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
39: Ep. 239 Unpacking Christian Nationalism
This week we wrap up Texas Impact’s Texas Interfaith Advocacy Days week with a conversation with friend of the program Guthrie Graves-Fitzimmons, Communications Director for BJC, the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Freedom. Guthrie joins us…
38: Ep.238 Celebrating Our Diversity
We are excited to welcome Representative Salman Bhojani to the program this week. He represents District 92 around Euless, Bedford, Grand Prairie and Arlington and was one of the speakers at Texas Impact’s Interfaith Service of Public Witness at the start of session in January. He has been making news because he is one of the first two Muslims and South Asians elected to the Texas House, and held a press conference last week focused on his religious freedom agenda, which we will talk about during the conversation.
The Path of Hope: A 4-Part Study for Faith Communities
The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities is a discussion series built around four 15-minute videos. View The Path of Hope The videos feature interviews with US faith leaders; representatives of impacted communities from the global South; and...
37: Ep. 237 A Church for Tomorrow
This week Scott had a chance to talk with a United Methodist Bishop who grew up and served in South Texas before spending time as a Bishop in the Great Plains. We are excited to welcome Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. back to Texas where he will be serving in the North and...
Texas United Women in Faith Legislative Event 2023: Faith in Action Despite Ice and Rain
My first time attending and participating in the three-day Texas United Women in Faith (UWFaith) Legislative Event this past month has left me filled with much hope for this legislative year. A room full of Texans from various denominations who are putting their faith...
Paving the Way for Religious Freedom in the 88th Legislative Session
In a press conference on February 7, Representative Salman Bhojani of House District 92 announced his new Religious Freedom Agenda, a package of bills that expands religious protections in Texas, with a focus on optional state holidays, state exam test dates, and...
Save Money, Save the Planet
Download The Inflation Reduction Act: Save Money, Save the Planet The passage of the IRA is a boon to climate change mitigation efforts, but we’ll only realize the potential energy savings and climate benefits of the legislation when everyone is adequately...
36: Ep. 236 The Ties That Bind: Women in Faith Talk About Lobbying and Legacy
This week we are joined by United Women in Faith leaders Mary Brown and Darlene Alfred for a conversation about UWFaith and civic engagement. Mary Brown served as committee chair for this year’s UWFaith Texas Legislative Event. Darlene Alfred serves on the national board of UWFaith, and is a Texas Impact Board Member.
35: Ep. 235 Building on Faith
This week Texas Impact’s Executive Director Bee Moorhead fills in for Scott. She had a chance to sit down with Maria Coyne, President and CEO of the United Church of Christ’s Cornerstone Fund. They discussed legacy giving and how faith-based funds like Cornerstone can work with congregations to engage in and support justice ministries through the wise use of buildings and other real property.