/tags/health-equity health equity en-US Copyright Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:09:02 GMT /show/university-showcase/2023-01-20/unm-alum-works-to-reclaim-indigenous-birthing-practices On this episode we talk with Nicolle Gonzales, She is a nurse-midwife from the Navajo Nation and has dedicated her life to addressing Native American maternal health disparities around access to care while reclaiming indigenous birthing practices and supporting the return of indigenous midwives to communities. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:09:02 GMT /show/university-showcase/2023-01-20/unm-alum-works-to-reclaim-indigenous-birthing-practices Megan Kamerick /local-news/2022-08-24/advocates-present-data-to-state-lawmakers-that-being-unhoused-is-dangerous-to-health-safety Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless’s Rachel Biggs told the legislature’s Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee Monday that investing in housing can keep people with extremely low incomes from committing or being victims of crime. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:53:44 GMT /local-news/2022-08-24/advocates-present-data-to-state-lawmakers-that-being-unhoused-is-dangerous-to-health-safety Kaveh Mowahed /local-news/2022-07-08/public-health-task-force-seeks-public-input-on-health-equity-in-new-mexico A public health task force mandated by state lawmakers has been meeting since last September and is now seeking public input on its recommendations to strengthen the state’s public health infrastructure in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The draft report names racism and climate change as top priorities in New Mexico. 91°µÍø reporter Jered Ebenreck explains. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 23:41:37 GMT /local-news/2022-07-08/public-health-task-force-seeks-public-input-on-health-equity-in-new-mexico Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-05-27/wildfire-heros-provide-disaster-resilience-in-their-communities UNM HSC HERO program provides support to communities impacted by wildfires Fri, 27 May 2022 22:50:09 GMT /local-news/2022-05-27/wildfire-heros-provide-disaster-resilience-in-their-communities Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-05-10/changing-covid-19-metrics-and-mask-mandates-leaves-those-at-risk-wondering-who-cares At-risk musician and advocate discuss COVID-19 risk policy Tue, 10 May 2022 19:38:31 GMT /local-news/2022-05-10/changing-covid-19-metrics-and-mask-mandates-leaves-those-at-risk-wondering-who-cares Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-05-06/our-lungs-are-where-climate-change-and-covid-19-intersect Jered Ebenreck speaks with Austin Fisher of Source NM about climate change, wildfires, COVID-19, and masks. Sat, 07 May 2022 00:17:00 GMT /local-news/2022-05-06/our-lungs-are-where-climate-change-and-covid-19-intersect Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-04-21/expanded-healthcare-coverage-for-new-mexicans-takes-another-step-forward The state approved nearly $800,000 in the recent legislative session to study how a proposed law would change healthcare coverage and costs. Officials must now prioritize which areas to research. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:10:49 GMT /local-news/2022-04-21/expanded-healthcare-coverage-for-new-mexicans-takes-another-step-forward Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2021-04-09/vaccine-town-halls-emphasize-equity-during-public-health-week The first week of April is National Public Health Week – a time set aside to recognize recent successes of public health workers and a time for them to… Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:00:20 GMT /local-news/2021-04-09/vaccine-town-halls-emphasize-equity-during-public-health-week Kaveh Mowahed /public-health-new-mexico/2018-05-02/black-families-in-n-m-face-health-risks-from-racism When pregnant women experience discrimination and stress, their babies do, too. This could help explain disturbing racial inequities in maternal and… Wed, 02 May 2018 23:25:53 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-05-02/black-families-in-n-m-face-health-risks-from-racism May Ortega