Join HealthBegins for an end-of-year conversation as we look back on a pivotal year for health equity and collective action. This year, we saw ideology replace medical expertise, authoritarianism assault public health and the practice of health care, health equity advocates navigate despair and uncertainty, and communities begin to translate fear into courage. Already, we’ve learned a lot about what’s at stake and what to do about it.
This interactive conversation will bring together luminaries in the fields of health equity, democracy, policy transformation, and organizing—leaders who inspire and challenge us to imagine what’s next. Together, we’ll create a space not only to reflect on the challenges that have shaped 2025 but also to exchange resources, ideas, and opportunities that strengthen our collective work. As we come together to decompress, honor resistance, and rekindle hope, we’ll celebrate the power of collaboration and community in driving lasting change.
Speakers:
- Rishi Manchanda, MD, MPH, CEO, HealthBegins
- Sadena Thevarajah, JD, Managing Director, HealthBegins
- Jeffrey Ring, PhD, Health Psychologist, Leadership Coach and Health Justice Champion
Webinar Objectives:
By the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Grieve, breathe, and rest with a community of fellow health equity champions
- Honor the power of shared action, resistance, and the importance of our collective efforts to protect communities and vital institutions
- Build resilience, solidarity, and resources to protect democracy and health equity in the year to come
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.
