Health Equity Committee
Health Equity is the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. The Tampa Bay Healthcare Collaborative Health Equity Committee works to promote equity in health and access to care, provide resources to share, and offer capacity building opportunities.
Meeting Information
The TBHC Health Equity committee meets the 4th Wednesday of each month from 9:00AM – 10:00AM via conference call.
Conference Call Information – Number: (605) 475-3200; Access Code: 891248#
Goals
- Promote health equity and increase community awareness
- Strengthen the skills, competencies, and abilities of local organizations to address health equity
- Provide support and resources for others to engage in/implement activities to foster health equity
To see Health Equity resources click here.
The Health Equity committee developed the Cultural Competency Toolkit (CCTK) – a compilation of resources and information designed to help organizations address cultural and linguistic barriers. To access the CCTK click here.