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Life expectancy & the Trump vote, by Jacob Bor & comment "Public health... has failed the nation." posted on the Spirit of 1848 list serve by Stephen Bezruchka.
Miles to go before we sleep: Racial inequities in health (2012)
The effects of whiteness on the health of whites in the USA. (Malat, Mayorga-Gallo, & Williams 2017)
Forces of Change Assessment of WePLAN 2020
Tackling Health Inequities by Focusing on Structural Determinants
Presentation at Advancing the Work: A Social Determinants of Health Toolkit for Reducing Infant Mortality by CHE Cook County Team Lead Jim Bloyd
Community Health Equity Report of 2012 "Place Matters for Health in Cook County"
Healthier Foods Cost More, by Adam Drewnoski (2010, Nutrition Reviews)
The voices of residents--- Cheryl Johnson of Altgeld Gardens, Jason Berry of Blue Isand, Angelique Harris of Bronzevlle, Bonnie Rateree of Harvey, and Organizer Janel Bailey of Chicago--- describe a vision of a community where health is possible, and their struggles to build power sufficient to change policy so that food and other basic resources are available in their neighborhoods. This video also features responses from US Rep. Robin Kelly, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and Cook County Commissioner Jesus Garcia to the 2012 health equity report.
(Please Note: The Collaborative for Health Equity Cook County was formerly known as 'Place Matters.') Video Production: Jim Bloyd and Anne Lombardi, Intern. Narration: Jim Bloyd, Anne Lombardi, and Johnnie L. Owens, Jr.