Reimagining Justice: Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health
Sponsored by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc., and DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement
Health equity should be a primary concern for faith communities. Because local congregations interact with vulnerable people through a variety of outreach activities, we are well-positioned to understand the connections between the many social determinants that impact health. Access to healthy food, the availability of safe, affordable housing, and proximity to sources of pollution are all examples of these “social determinants of health” – the things that influence and impact health status.
We hope this podcast series inspires you to learn more about health equity and the social determinants of health in your local community, so you can be an effective advocate for a healthy future for ALL Texans.
Featured Episode
Environmental Impacts of Health Equity with Bee Moorhead
For our series finale, Scott Atnip is joined by Executive Director Bee Moorhead to discuss the environmental impacts of health equity.
Episode 10 | 25min
Previous Episodes
Health Equity and South Texas w/ Jaime Wesolowski
Children's Health w/ Laura Guerra-Cardus
Maternal Mortality w/ Rep. Shawn Thierry
Health Equity w/ Laura Guerra-Cardus
Health Equity and Oral Health w/ Dr. Josefine Ortiz Wolfe
Social Determinants of Health w/ Dr. Annaliese Cothron
Health Equity w/ Scott Darius
Health Equity and Older Texans w/ Scot Kibbe
Health Equity w/ Taneika Duhaney
16: Ep. 16 Merily Keller, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
Merily Hodge Keller, co-coordinator of the Texas Suicide Prevention Council, discusses how congregations can get involved with suicide prevention, and how to care for people in their community dealing with mental health issues.
15: Ep. 15 Joshua Houston, Primary Runoff Election Wrap Up
Texas Impact’s general counsel and director of government affairs, Joshua Houston, discusses the results of the primary runoff election, what it means for November’s general election, and the outlook for Texas.
14: Ep.14 UMC Texas Annual Conference, Faith and Advocacy
Live from the Texas Annual Conference reception – Four Texas Impact Board Members, Rev. Scott Moore, Dr. Rev. Randy Smith, Rev. Glynden Bode, and Rev. Kevin Young discuss their personal journeys to advocacy, the importance of getting involved in…
13: Ep. 13 Cathy Herzog and Imaad Khan, Legislative Visits and Ramadan
Texas Impact Board Member and former Texas Senate District Director Cathy Herzog talks about the importance of visiting district legislative offices and tips for success. Texas Impact Policy Analyst Imaad Khan then discusses the Muslim holy month of…
12: Ep. 12 Anne Dunkelberg, Public Charge and Immigration Policy
Anne Dunkelberg, associate director of the Center for Public Policy Priorities (CPPP), discusses immigration policy and the proposed changes to public charge regulations.
11: Ep. 11 Erica Nelson, Responding to Family Violence
Erica Nelson, Project Director of Texas Impact’s “Responding to Family Violence: Toolkit for Congregations,” talks about ways to help people experiencing family violence, how congregations can begin reconciliation within their communities, and…
10: Ep. 10 Bishop Michael Rinehart, SNAP and Immigration
Bishop Michael Rinehart, Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, discusses the 2018 farm bill, immigration, and why people of faith should participate in advocacy.
9: Ep. 9 Kathy Green, Farm Bill and SNAP
Kathy Green, Sr. Director of Advocacy and Public Policy for the Central Texas Food Bank, discusses the 2018 Farm Bill: its current status, how it will affect families and individuals, and its impact on food stamps (SNAP).
8: Ep. 8 2018 Spring Membership Drive
Two longterm members of Texas Impact join Scott to discuss our 2018 Spring Membership Drive. They both share past advocacy efforts, how they got involved, and how Texas Impact has helped them engage with their legislators.