In order to achieve health equity, access barriers need to be removed and high quality, need-based resources allocated. Health equity promotion is the aspirational guarantee of optimal health for all.

In this article, five actionable strategies for promoting health equity are summarized by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Often, meaningful equity work requires major shifts in approaches, dedicated resources, and targeted efforts toward social justice.

Such shifts require committed leadership and collaboration among many stakeholders. The five strategies outlined in the article offer practical guidance for taking action and creating a more equitable society. Read the article here.