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
What is a gun? Ghost Guns and Beyond
As the Supreme Court hears a case on ghost guns, a decades old debate on the definition of firearms rekindles.
More Resources for Post-Election
If you missed our recent "When We Wake Up On Wednesday" events to prepare for the election, don't despair! You can download the handout HERE. You can also take advantage of two additional offerings from the City of San Antonio that touch on some of the same themes of...
Ep. 409 “Are You With Us?” Immigration Ministries in the Public Square
This week we are excited to introduce Robert Rivera, who wears many hats. Among them, he is Vice President of the Synod Council of the Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He is also part of the Houston Faith Votes…
US Supreme Court Declines to Block Implementation of Methane Rules
The United States Supreme Court declined to pause the Environmental Protection Agency’s methane standards. This means that the standards will go into effect while the lower court considers lawsuits against the regulations. The EPA methane standards are common sense...
What Do Dropping Crime Rates Mean for Gun Violence Prevention?
Dropping crimes rates indicate some early signs of success for gun violence prevention measures, however, the US still has a long way to go.
Rapid Intensification and Extreme Rain, Texans Should Heed Warnings About Future Storms
At the beginning of this Atlantic Hurricane Season in June, scientists projected a record active year, with dozens of named storms and several very strong hurricanes. It seemed as though those predictions would come to fruition early in the season with two landfalls:...
Ep. 408 Thru-Lines: Continuity and Change in Texas Impact’s Legislative Agenda
This week we are excited to introduce Texas Impact’s legislative agenda with our Executive Director, Bee Moorhead. Listeners will remember a few weeks ago we had three board members join the program at the conclusion of the three day board retreat…
The Sanctity of Public Space
Despite data showing that more guns in public spaces leads to more violent encounters, states like Texas continue to challenge firearm regulations at public gatherings.
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