Hospital Week: Celebrating the Heart of Our Communities

Posted By The Center for Health Affairs | 5/13/2025

Every May, National Hospital Week is recognized as a way to celebrate the more than 6,000 hospitals in the U.S. that serve as the cornerstone of our communities, and care for more than 30 million patients each year.

Northeast Ohio Nurse Leaders Turn Workforce Challenges Into Action

Posted By Greater-Cleveland-Organization-for-Nursing-Leadership | 5/8/2025

Regional Panel Spurs Vision for Collaboration as Nurses Week 2025 Highlights Ongoing Healthcare Strains

Call to Action During National Minority Health Month 2025: Part 2

Posted By Kim Byas, PhD | 5/1/2025

Last week, in observance of National Minority Health Month, commemorated in April in the U.S., we explored some of the many health disparities that persist today and negatively affect underrepresented populations. Today, we turn our attention to solutions.

Call to Action During National Minority Health Month 2025: Part 1

Posted By Kim Byas, PhD | 4/24/2025

National Minority Health Month (NMHM) is observed every April in the United States. Its purpose is to raise awareness about the health disparities that continue to affect underrepresented populations.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: How We Can Support Survivors

Posted By The Center for Health Affairs | 10/24/2024

Every October, communities, organizations, and individuals in the United States come together to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and raise awareness about the devastating issue of domestic violence (DV). It’s a month dedicated to understanding the complex nature of abuse, educating the public, and supporting those affected by intimate partner violence.

Racial Concordance in Healthcare Can Improve Health Outcomes and Lower Costs

Posted By Kim Byas, PhD | 9/26/2024

Healthcare organizations and hospital systems are increasingly recognizing the vital importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) as core principles. These values not only promote a fair and inclusive environment but also serve as essential drivers of improved patient outcomes, trust in the healthcare system, and community well-being. At the heart of DEIB lies a powerful concept known as racial concordance. This term refers to the alignment of racial or ethnic identity between healthcare providers and their patients.

Preventing Firearm Suicides Among Vulnerable Populations by Addressing the Root Cause

Posted By Kim Byas, PhD | 9/19/2024

September is National Suicide Prevention month, a reminder to be watchful of and responsive to those around us who may be struggling or in crisis, to seek help if we ourselves are struggling, and to make use of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if needed. It is also an opportunity to consider more closely how structural racism and poverty are linked with firearm suicide nationwide and right here in Cleveland, and to take action in order to save lives.

National Recovery Month: A Time to Reflect and Support

Posted By Jodi Mitchell | 9/5/2024

Since its designation in 1989 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the month of September has been recognized as National Recovery Month — a month dedicated to promoting and supporting new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the service providers making recovery possible.

A World-Class Pilot Program: Intergenerational Housing Model with Wraparound Services

Posted By Kim Byas, PhD | 8/22/2024

Can a housing model be a solution for reducing health disparities? In 2023, The Center for Health Affairs announced the launch of the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Innovation Hub. Powered by Amazon Web Services, the Hub was created to analyze data and strategize solutions to health disparities.

Reflections on National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Addressing Root Causes of Behavioral Health Challenges

Posted By Kim Byas, PhD | 8/1/2024

At the conclusion of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, observed in July, it is important to reflect on the enduring mission of Bebe Moore Campbell, who worked tirelessly to end the stigma surrounding mental health among underrepresented communities. Despite the efforts since the observance’s designation by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, the barriers to mental healthcare for underrepresented populations remain significant.