Health Equity

Why Health Equity?

Health Equity is achieved when every person has the opportunity to experience a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.

To achieve health equity, we must address the root causes of health inequity - differences in health related to unfair, unjust and avoidable conditions.

Equity Stories

• RWJ Foundation Culture of Health Videos

How can YOU promote health equity in your community?

Know the facts

about conditions that contribute to poor health outcomes, and the strategies that improve community health. Visit CountyHealthRankings.org

Get involved

in efforts to support educational equity in your community.

• APHA: Health and Educational Equity
• National Education Policy Center: Investing in Equal Opportunity

Call out prejudice

such as of racism, sexism, genderism, ageism and ableism.

Be aware of legislation

that affects your community, such as housing laws and allocation of funding.  Mobilize community members to collectively advocate for decision-making that promotes wellbeing for everyone.    

• Federal Laws and Regulation
• California Legislative Information
• Shasta County Code of Ordinances
• How to Contact Your Representative or Senator: A Beginner’s Guide – The Library of Congress

Interested in becoming a community leader but not sure where to start?

Check out our COIL Program!

More Resources:

• Shasta County Community Health Data
• 2016 Shasta County Community Health Assessment (CHA)

Contact us! If you’d like to learn more about our work, contact Amy Sturgeon, Public Health Program and Policy Analyst at (530) 245-6456 or at asturgeon@shastacounty.gov.