Healthier Washington's quarterly webinar - equity in health system transformation

May 17, 2018 - Healthier Washington's Quarterly Webinar series presents

Building equity into Washington State’s health system transformation

 

    "Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."

    Martin Luther King’s declaration sets the stage for Healthier Washington’s upcoming webinar, “
    "Building equity into Washington’s health system transformation."

    The webinar will be held June 6, from noon to 1 p.m. Register for this webinar.

    Health Care Authority director Sue Birch will introduce this webinar, which will describe how the state's commitment to health equity is embedded in the work of Healthier Washington. 

    "Equity in health care is not a new concept," Birch said. "It’s embodied in our constitution, the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." 

    "To live full, happy lives, people need healthy minds and bodies," Birch continued. "Our communities flourish when we ensure whole-person health for everyone who lives there.”    

    Katharine Weiss, Healthier Washington’s equity program specialist, acknowledges that while "a rising tide does not necessarily lift all boats, Healthier Washington is working to make sure the rising tide of health system transformation is inclusive and equitable for all Washingtonians."  

    Weiss will co-present the webinar with Hadley Morrow, Associate Director of Community Engagement at the Spokane-based Accountable Community of Health, Better Health Together.

    This webinar is part of Healthier Washington's Quarterly Webinar series.