The EveryONE Project

Advocating for Health Equity

Public policy plays a vital role in creating conditions that improve health and address the social determinants of health (SDOH) fundamental to health equity. It ensures the health impact of all policies, even those traditionally viewed outside of health care, are viewed as important for advancing health equity. Examples include:

• Developing and implementing policies that have created new standards to protect indoor air quality in housing near congested roads;
• Improved access to parks;
• Increased access to nutritious food options;
• Safe and affordable housing for low-income residents; and
• Street designs that promote safe walking, cycling, and transit access.¹

The AAFP launched The EveryONE Project to empower family physicians to advance health equity. The project provides policies and information related to diversity, SDOH, and health equity, along with tools to help with advocacy in your community.

Health Policy Resources

Advocacy Resources and Opportunities

Family physicians can mitigate health inequity, including systemic racism, by collaborating with community stakeholders to affect positive change for the populations they serve. 

The Academy is committed to developing strategies that promote health equity through identifying and incorporating social determinants of health in all health care delivery systems — with the goal of prioritizing preventive health and management of chronic conditions.

Learn more about the Academy's efforts »

References

1. Wernham A, Teutsch SM. Health in all policies for big cities. J Public Health Manag Pract. 2015;21(Suppl 1):S56-S65.