Health remains a top priority for Black Californians, who actively strive to maintain physical and mental well-being. However, individual efforts alone cannot achieve health equity. To address persistent disparities, California must invest in initiatives that enhance medical care for Black patients.
In late 2023, the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) issued a call for innovative projects aimed at improving clinical care for Black Californians. The response was overwhelming, with proposals from community clinics, hospitals, and tech start-ups statewide, all dedicated to addressing gaps in the care continuum.
The CHCF’s Pulse of Change: A Black Health Initiative has awarded grants to eight forward-thinking organizations that aim to create a safer, stronger health care system for Black Californians. These groups possess a deep understanding of the relationship between health systems, cultural strengths, and health outcomes.
Over the next two years, these organizations will implement quality improvement interventions, track their progress, and develop sustainability plans to embed these changes into regular clinical practice. Throughout this journey, lessons learned will be shared to empower health equity leaders to adopt and refine these approaches….
