What Is Healing Justice?
In public health, we often talk about “closing the gap in health inequities” in order to create conditions for optimal health for all. These discussions reflect a growing consensus that health is a human right, which sets the stage for a shared vision of health justice. They also mirror ongoing efforts to achieve racial equity by addressing structural racism and its attendant injustices, in the process expanding the health focus from the individual to the collective and society. These conversations and the work they inspire position the field of public health as a major actor in helping to protect, promote, and preserve our well-being.
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By
Nineequa Blanding, Nonprofit Quarterly
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Published
Feb 03, 2023
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Subject Area
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
- General Health and Wellness
- Mental Health and Wellness
- Non-profit / Charitable sector
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Audience
- Health Authorities
- Government
- Academics
- Funders
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
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Category
- Other Topics
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