
alonzo plough
@alonzoplough
Vice President of Research, Evaluation, and Learning and Chief Science Officer @RWJF. Epidemiologist pursuing a #CultureofHealth across America.
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http://www.rwjf.org 14-04-2014 03:46:37
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We cannot advance health equity without addressing the health inequities that people with disabilities face. I highly recommend you read George Hobor’s article discussing how improved data can protect the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities. bit.ly/47IsYLz


“Data collection is directly tied to our ability to improve people's lives and to set better policy objectives.” - Meeta Anand When states go beyond the federal standard and capture more accurate race data, we can better understand and address inequity. bit.ly/3HpCTtW

Wealth and health are intricately connected. To address racial health disparities, we must address the resource gap that contributes to them. I sat down with FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard’s Dr. Mary T. Bassett to explore the #PublicHealth case for reparations. Learn more. rwjf.ws/4bKB6xq

It was an honor to talk to Dr. Mary T. Bassett and learn about her work exploring the public health case for reparations. Her insights and the preliminary findings from her team’s research suggest a pathway to improving health equity for future generations. rwjf.ws/3I4agTo


Congratulations to RWJF Data Commissioner Ninez Ponce for receiving the 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award from the CDC Foundation! Thank you, Ninez, for all the important work you do to eliminate health disparities and improve our public health data. cdcfoundation.org/blog/Ninez-Pon…

For the first time in more than 25 years, @OMBPress today published updates to the standards for maintaining, collecting, & presenting federal data on race and ethnicity. These revisions will allow us to more accurately capture ethnic and racial diversity. whitehouse.gov/omb/briefing-r…


While there has been improvement over the years when it comes to data collection, LGBTQ individuals aren't prioritized. There are methods that need to be improved to ensure we have equitable data for all. Learn more from AcademyHealth: bit.ly/49oIf4i

ICYMI: @OMBPress updated federal race and ethnicity standards to include historically excluded communities. Tina Kauh unpacked the change and what it’ll mean for racial equity with Meeta Anand, mayaberry, Rosalind Gold NALEO Educational Fund, and Terry Ao Minnis Check it out. bit.ly/4aZptSi

Recently, CDC Foundation launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report. Learn about their work to modernize public health data infrastructures to help effectively address health disparities. bit.ly/4d0PLoG

Comprehensive data can empower community members and strengthen their work to make real change. In a recent blog post, Urban Institute shares tips on how communities can use data to advocate effectively. Learn more: medium.com/local-data-for…



This report on loneliness from KFF Health News is a great example of how disaggregating data can help us better understand and address public health and wellbeing concerns that disproportionately affect historically excluded communities. kff.org/mental-health/…

When it comes to data, narrative matters. I recently had a great conversation with my colleague Dr. Gail C Christopher about what it means to use asset-framing in data, why it’s important, and how it can be done. I encourage you to give it a read ⬇️ linkedin.com/pulse/gail-chr…



We cannot close the gaps brought on by structural racism without accurate, equity-centered data. My colleague Dr. Gail C Christopher and I recently dove into how this data reform can be incorporated into our health systems. Check out our conversation here: linkedin.com/pulse/gail-chr…