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We’re not going back to normal. We died in normal: America needs to face health inequity // By Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, Dr. Reed Tuckson, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford and Debra Fraser-Howze

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Amid Hispanic Heritage Month, Health Equity Leaders Call on Congress to Urgently Prioritize Addressing Obesity’s Disproportionate Impact on Hispanic Americans

Amid Hispanic Heritage Month, Health Equity Leaders Call on Congress to Urgently Prioritize Addressing Obesity’s Disproportionate Impact on Hispanic Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. — In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the… Read More

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Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease

HECCD Statement on Ways & Means Markup of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act

HECCD Statement on Ways & Means Markup of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act We applaud Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) for their tireless work on… Read More

Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease

Top Five Takeaways: Oprah’s ABC Special Highlights Misconceptions About Obesity, Underscores Urgency of Expanding Access to Lifesaving Medications for Millions of Americans Living with Obesity

Top Five Takeaways: Oprah’s ABC Special Highlights Misconceptions About Obesity, Underscores Urgency of Expanding Access to Lifesaving Medications for Millions of Americans Living with Obesity WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, leaders… Read More

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ICYMI: Washington Post – Obesity Poised to Overtake Tobacco as the Number One Preventable Cause of Cancer

ICYMI: Washington Post – Obesity Poised to Overtake Tobacco as the Number One Preventable Cause of Cancer KEY POINTS: A new Washington Post story about how chronic diseases are driving… Read More

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ICYMI: KFF Health Tracking Poll Finds Broad Support for Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications; Health Equity Coalition Reaffirms Urgency to Address Obesity Epidemic

ICYMI: KFF Health Tracking Poll Finds Broad Support for Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications; Health Equity Coalition Reaffirms Urgency to Address Obesity Epidemic WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Health Equity Coalition… Read More

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Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease Applauds Introduction of the Treat & Reduce Obesity Act in U.S. Senate and House

Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease Applauds Introduction of the Treat & Reduce Obesity Act in U.S. Senate and House With Nearly Half of all Black and Hispanic Americans Combating… Read More

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Growing Number of Health Advocates, Racial Equity Leaders & Medical Experts Call for Urgent Action to Remove Barriers to Obesity Care for Communities of Color

Growing Number of Health Advocates, Racial Equity Leaders & Medical Experts Call for Urgent Action to Remove Barriers to Obesity Care for Communities of Color As Council on Black Health… Read More

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As CMS Health Equity Conference Kicks Off, 30 National Health Equity Leaders & Obesity Advocates Call On CMS to Expand Access to Obesity Care for Communities of Color

As CMS Health Equity Conference Kicks Off, 30 National Health Equity Leaders & Obesity Advocates Call On CMS to Expand Access to Obesity Care for Communities of Color Spearheaded by… Read More

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