The leadership core provides strategic direction and vision for the center and its activities. It provides guidance for the work of the Executive Committee and coordinates outreach activities and communication efforts with the other two Public Health Centers of Excellence.
The PHCOE-DC Health Equity Task Force works across the Center to ensure health equity is centered in its programs, research, tools and resources, and leadership.
In collaboration with our Public Health Center of Excellence at large, the team focuses on accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment among all communities, including Black, Latino, Indigenous and American Indian persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and other people of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.
The Health Equity Task Force helps the Center and its partners identify, develop and disseminate culturally tailored and dementia caregiver-centered support to public health shareholders. It also provides feedback on the Center’s engagement strategies to ensure the inclusion of diverse and minority-serving shareholders.
We thank our student interns, Jaylah, Jaleese and Tony, for the great work and support they provided to our Health Equity Task Force (HETF) team over the past year!
At PHCOE-DC we recognize that building a diverse public health and aging workforce is critical for advancing equity and improving the aging experience for older adults of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to elevating and supporting the career development of students in communities that have traditionally been underrepresented in aging research and scholarship, and are grateful for having been able to offer this internship opportunity. We hope that the skills, connections and knowledge acquired while working with our Center, will serve our interns well and help them build successful careers in equity and aging.
We also thank the members of our Health Equity Task Force, Dr. Epps, Dr. Parker, Mr. Le and Mr. Resendez, for their dedication, mentorship and guidance to the students throughout the internship experience.
“Working with the HETF has helped advance my goals in many ways. The mentorship with resume building, exploring different careers in public health and recommendations have been great for career advancement.”
“Being a part of the PHCOE-DC Health Equity Task Force was a great experience for me as an aspiring healthcare professional. I was able to learn and grow in research, and also gain applicable knowledge in equity. This was also my first opportunity to prepare and present at a conference, which was great networking and gave me skills I need to be successful in my future career.”
A core strength of our Public Health Center of Excellence is its robust member network of national organizations and leaders in the development and dissemination of tools, resources, and evidence-based programs in the field of dementia caregiving. Depending on their areas of expertise, partner organizations will lead selected Road Map actions, provide assistance to public health officials and leverage their national networks to ensure broad reach of all dissemination efforts.
NACDD unites 7,000 chronic disease professionals across the United States working in state, tribal and territorial health departments, nonprofits, academia and the private industry to promote health and to reduce the burden of chronic disease. NACDD advocates, educates and provides technical assistance to inform programming and grow chronic disease prevention knowledge, leadership and capacity among its membership while promoting social justice and wellbeing so that communities can build healthier futures.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Alzheimer’s Association addresses the global epidemic of dementia by providing education and support to the millions of people who face dementia every day, while advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. Learn more
The American Geriatrics Society is the national coordinating center of the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Programs and the many resources these programs provide across the U.S. to support dementia caregivers. Learn more
The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center promotes the development of and connects people to respite and crisis care in the community. It is the leading national organization advancing our understanding of respite’s role in the care of older persons in the U.S. Learn more
Area agencies on aging (AAAs) are some of the primary providers of community-based services and supports for older persons, and the National Family Caregiver Support Program is operated out of many AAA offices throughout the U.S. This extensive experience in service delivery will be utilized in the PHCOE-DC to inform public health efforts to educate and support dementia caregivers throughout the U.S. Learn more
The Benjamin Rose Institute, in collaboration with the Family Caregiver Alliance, created the Best Practice Caregiving tool, a state-of-the-art online resource that can inform providers about evidence-based programs that support dementia caregivers. Learn more
The Diverse Elders Coalition is an association of six national organizations representing American Indian and Alaska Native Elders; Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian older adults; Black and African American older adults; Hispanic and Latinx older adults; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults across the country. The DEC will lend its expertise in developing tools and programs for racially, ethnically and culturally diverse aging communities to the PHCOE-DC. Learn more
The Family Caregiver Alliance is one of the nation’s leading organizations that aim to improve the lives of family caregivers. Among their many initiatives and programs include hosting the Best Practice Caregiving tool, along with an array of other services and resources for families, providers, and healthcare systems designed to support family caregivers. Learn more
The Gerontological Society of America is the leading scientific and professional organization with a focus on aging. The GSA has long been at the forefront of disseminating important tools, resources, and information designed to ensure successful aging. Learn more
The University of Washington Health Promotion Research Center (UW HPRC) served as the coordinating center for the CDC Healthy Brain Research Network . UW HPRC conducts community-based research that promotes the health and well-being of middle-aged and older adults in collaboration with local, regional, and national partners.
The John A. Hartford Foundation is a national leader in the dissemination and implementation of innovative geriatric care models, learning collaboratives, and other efforts to advance the care of older Americans. Learn more
LeadingAge represents thousands of non-profit aging service providers around the country, and has advanced our understanding of and solutions for addressing care needs for older people. Learn more
The National Adult Day Services Association is the leading national advocacy organization for adult day programs in the U.S., and has enhanced adult day services’ profile as a leading community-based provider of therapeutic services to clients and respite to caregivers. Learn more
NIA IMPACT’s goal is to build our nation’s research infrastructure and capacity to evaluate innovative dementia care interventions in healthcare systems. The NIA IMPACT lends expertise in dissemination, implementation, and stakeholder engagement to the PHCOE-DC. Learn more
The RAND Corporation is one of the leading research institutes in the U.S., and will take a lead role on evaluating the PHCOE-DC. Learn more
The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program is a collaborative dementia care model that has enjoyed wide dissemination in benefiting people with dementia, families, and healthcare systems. It is designed to help patients and their families with the complex medical, behavioral and social needs of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Learn more
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s exists to conquer Alzheimer’s disease. “We take on the toughest problems; bring all of “Us” together to break down barriers; advocate for research that will speed treatments to market; and drive changes that matter most to people living with the disease. We will not rest until brain-span equals lifespan – for everyone.” Learn more
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is a leader in conducting policy analysis and tracking legislation dealing with family caregiving issues. In addition to policy, the NAC conducts research, develops national best-practice programs, and works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues. Learn More
The LEAD Coalition (Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease) is the uniting voice of over 200 member and allied organizations working to improve quality of life for people facing dementia while advancing science to end all causes of dementia. Learn More
Is your agency ready to implement dementia caregiving programming but unsure what public health strategy would be most effective? Do you need help adapting an existing program to diverse caregiver groups? Whatever your needs are, we are here to help you support dementia caregivers in your community.