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By Cailin McDaniel, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholar, 05/30/2024

Growing the Pipeline of Future Geriatric Providers

When I was 12, my dad had a stroke. Spending time with him in nursing homes and care facilities, I recognized a need to improve how we provide care for older adults. Pursuing a career in nursing was the best way for me to help make that change, and I made a commitment to becoming a geriatric provider.

By America's Health Rankings, 12/11/2023

America’s Health Rankings in Conversation: Glen Mays, PhD

America’s Health Rankings sat down with leaders in the public health space to discuss how access to actionable data helps them to address key health challenges. Glen Mays, PhD, is a Professor of Health Policy and Chair of the Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy at the University of Colorado School of Public Health, focusing his research on healthcare and public health delivery systems.

By America's Health Rankings, 12/05/2023

America’s Health Rankings in Conversation: Dr. Rhonda Randall

America’s Health Rankings sat down with leaders in the public health space to discuss how access to actionable data helps them to address key health challenges. Dr. Rhonda Randall serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President for UnitedHealthcare’s Employer & Individual, where she works to improve health care quality and affordability for the more than 26 million Americans enrolled in employer-sponsored plans.

By Dr. Roxana Cruz, Director of Medical and Clinical Affairs, Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC), 12/05/2023

A Data-driven, Community-centered Approach to Addressing Disparities in Chronic Conditions

Community health centers’ mission is to provide affordable care to all, regardless of income level or insurance status. They are governed by boards that include at least 51% patients, helping each center truly understand the needs of the communities they serve.

By America's Health Rankings, 11/06/2023

America’s Health Rankings in Conversation: Hannah Darr, MPH

America’s Health Rankings sat down with leaders in the public health space to discuss how access to actionable data helps them to address key health challenges. Hannah Darr is a Master of Public Health graduate from the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health.

By America's Health Rankings, 10/16/2023

America’s Health Rankings in Conversation: Mylynn Tufte

America’s Health Rankings sat down with leaders in the public health space to discuss how access to actionable data helps them to address key health challenges. Mylynn Tufte currently serves as the Senior Director for Population Health at Optum Advisory, where she uses technology to improve health equity and the social determinants of health for vulnerable populations.

By Veronda L. Durden, President and CEO, Any Baby Can, 10/04/2023

To Improve Maternal and Child Health Outcomes, Holistic and Family-Based Approach Needed

At Any Baby Can, we work with clients in central Texas to build stability in families. We help parents develop skills to navigate complex systems, advocate for themselves and reach their full potential, one family and one child at a time. We work on the ground with parents and children who face medical, educational and financial obstacles.

By America's Health Rankings, 09/05/2023

America’s Health Rankings in Conversation: Nancy Krieger, PhD

America’s Health Rankings sat down with leaders in the public health space to discuss how access to actionable data helps them to address key health challenges. Nancy Krieger, PhD is a Professor of Social Epidemiology at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health and an American Cancer Society Clinical Research Professor.

By America's Health Rankings, 08/30/2023

America’s Health Rankings in Conversation: Kari Rockhill

America’s Health Rankings sat down with leaders in the public health space to discuss how access to actionable data helps them to address key health challenges. Kari Rockhill serves as the Senior Biostatistician at Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety, an organization that specializes in drug surveillance research, as well as case management, emergency services and regulatory compliance.