April 2023

A newsletter for Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs) brought to you by the Technical Assistance (TA) Team, Office of Health Equity, CDPH, every first Wednesday of the month. Subscribe to The Equity Scoop!

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San Joaquin County Spotlight: Health Equity Webpage​​​​​​​



In July 2022, San Joaquin County Public Health Services (PHS) launched the Health Equity webpage, “Moving Together Towards Health Equity,” housed within its department website. The webpage features:

  • An overview of health and racial equity
  • Why addressing health disparities is a priority in San Joaquin County
  • Resources and actions that can be taken to promote health equity

The goals of the webpage are to raise awareness about health inequity and share how PHS is collaborating with community partners to advance health equity. The webpage includes data, reports, and publications that highlight the county’s greatest health needs and how they are being address, including links to the San Joaquin County Community Health Needs Assessment and Priority Neighborhood Profiles.

The website also offers the opportunity to explore the community’s perspective on “social inequity.” Some responses from the community include:

“The first thing I think of is social economic factors, pollution, higher mortality rate. Those living below federal poverty level.”

"Persons economically challenged. Disenfranchised due to gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion and class."

PHS will continue to improve the webpage as their health equity work evolves over time. If you have any questions about the webpage, please contact Sterling Hill, Public Health Educator. ​​​​​​​


 

National Public Health Week: April 3-9, 2023


Each year during the first week of April, the American Public Health Association (APHA) brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week (NPHW) as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health. Every year, the Association develops a national campaign to educate the public, policymakers, and practitioners about issues related to each year's theme.


This year’s theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health” to ensure everyone, in all cultural communities, has a chance at a long and healthy life. Our cultures have always shaped our health. We learn from the communities we build together. We celebrate the unique and joyful ways different cultures focus on health. And we aim to learn from each other, with humility and openness.


To learn more about 2023’s theme and to download factsheets and social media posts, please visit the NPHW website.      


 

Health Equity Lead Onboarding Guide for Local Health Jurisdictions


​​​​​​​The Equity TA Team has developed a Health Equity Lead Onboarding Guide for Local Health Jurisdictions that includes information on who we are, vision and goals, technical assistance services available, and the California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) grant. View the guide on the Equity Portal.

 

Latest News & Program Reminders

April 11, 2023:

Maximizing the Virtual Equity Toolkit in Your LHJ: TA Office Hours


The TA Team is happy to release the first working draft of the Virtual Equity Toolkit, a compilation of resources based on the 12 competencies identified in the organizational assessment. The Virtual Equity Toolkit provides helpful tools to assist Health Equity Staff in their efforts to advance health equity. Office Hours will be held from 12:30-1:30pm. Join the meeting on Zoom.



April 12, 2023

Oceans and Sea Level Rise: Impacts on Health and Equity Webinar


Join the UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity in exploring new ways of thinking about and taking action on the climate-health crisis. Expert speakers will discuss climate justice and mental health, sea level rise, food systems, and communication for health professionals. Register for the webinar.

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April 13, 2023 

Equity Portal Office Hours for LHJs 


We are taking all requests, questions, and technical assistance inquiries in the new Equity Portal. Use the “Start an Inquiry” button to submit your Inquiry, and your TA specialist will send you a response within a few business days. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, come to the monthly Equity Portal Office Hours for LHJs, held the second Thursday of every month at 11 am. Or email EquityPortalSupport@cdph.ca.gov for assistance.   ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

April 15, 2023:

Provide Public Comment on Regional Climate Collaboratives Round 2 Draft Guidelines


The Regional Climate Collaboratives (RCC) is a grant program designed to help communities establish partnerships, funding pathways, plan and policy readiness, and a local network of TA providers to pursue funding and implement climate projects​. Eligible applicants include: California Native American Tribes, community based organizations and nonprofits, local government agencies, small businesses, and organizations with a history of providing community-based outreach and technical assistance. The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) recently released their draft Round 2 program guidelines and is seeking public feedback through April 15. SGC is hosting a public comment workshop series in early April (see exact dates and registration links here).

Joining a workshop is a good opportunity to: 

  • Learn more about the program and the application support available to help determine your interest in applying 
  • Provide feedback on the draft guidelines before SGC releases the final version and application materials in early July

Access the draft guidelines here. Questions and comments can be submitted to CACE@sgc.ca.gov.


April 21, 2023:

CERI Year 2, Quarter 3 Expenditure Reports & Invoices DUE


Please email updated spend plans, expenditure reports, and invoices for Y2Q3 directly to your Equity TA Specialist by Friday, April 21st.

April 26, 2023: 

Learn, Grow, Thrive: Delivering on the Promise of Healthy Schools Virtual Symposium 


CDPH Safe Schools for All and the Virtual Training Academy will host a virtual symposium on school-based health. Symposium sessions will explore recognizing the connections between health and education outcomes; approaches to improve student health, well-being, and attendance; strategies for achieving gains with limited resources; and pearls and pitfalls when implementing health programs in the school settings. Get more information and register today.


May 3, 2023:

 Organizational Assessment for Equity Infrastructure Webinar


The Equity TA Team will host an informational webinar on the one-year follow-up Organizational Assessment for Equity Infrastructure. We will cover the importance of submitting the assessment, strategies to fill out the assessment, and how results will be used. Register for the webinar.

 

Training of the Month


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Learn about how storytelling can be an effective communication tool for public health by clicking on the FREE training below!


Storytelling for Public Health

 


Resources


Communications Tool: Plain Language for Public Health


The Public Health Communications Collaborative has created a new Plain Language for Public Health guide to support public health communicators in creating messaging to advance health literacy, build trust in your organization, and promote overall community health.


Racial Equity Toolkit



The Racial Equity Toolkit, developed by the Collective Impact Forum, is designed to support backbone staff and partners operationalize racial equity throughout their collective impact work. It includes a mix of personal reflection exercises, conversations, and activities to center racial equity and support collective goals.

 


Technical Assistance (TA) Services Available:


For general inquiries or to schedule a 1:1 consultation, send an email to your Equity Specialist (below) via the Equity Technical Assistance Portal:


Rural North (RANCHO) | Haley Ni

Greater Sierra-Sacramento | Claudia Medina

San Joaquin Valley/Central California | Janis Ho

Bay Area (ABAHO) | Salina Ramachhita

Southern California/Los Angeles | Jessica Medina


 


To share an event, resource, job opportunity, or highlight a success story from your LHJ, please email us at the Equity Portal by the 20th of the month.

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