CDC’s Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities: Lessons Learned

The American Journal of Public Health has released a significant new collection titled "CDC’s Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities: Lessons Learned." This collection features a range of promising practices from state, local, and territorial organizations that were funded through the COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant.

 

The grant aimed to address health disparities exacerbated by the pandemic, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups and people in rural areas. By providing a crucial funding boost to 108 health departments, the grant enhanced their capacity to tackle systemic inequities and build lasting infrastructure. As the fall respiratory virus season approaches, these lessons offer valuable guidance for future public health efforts. Read more from AJPH here.