HealthBegins is committed to catalyzing the upstream movement by creating spaces for conversation and sharing materials and resources. Here are some resources that we developed with other leading experts in the field that we hope you will find relevant for your work.
We welcome your feedback. Please feel free to contact us with questions or suggestions.
HealthBegins Upstream Communication Toolkit
HealthBegins Levels of SDH Integration Framework
Navigating the Journey Upstream – A case study Synthesis and Analysis
Featured Content
How to Read the New Federal Dietary Guidelines as a Health Equity Advocate
The new Dietary Guidelines released by the Department of Health and Human Services not only run counter to established health standards, but also against health equity goals. Here are the the issues with these guidelines and what actions health equity advocates can take for better outcomes.
Small Practices Improve Health and Health Equity in Big Ways
The EQuIP-LA effort led to statistically significant health improvements and highlighted lessons that could help amplify the impact of small practices in advancing equity in more places.
Building Community to Improve Maternal Health: Lessons from Group Prenatal Care
HealthBegins supported health centers across the country to find new ways to make maternal health more equitable and effective. The solution was Group Prenatal Care—a means of fostering community as part of the care—and the outcome was nothing short of inspiring.
