Health equity is “the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.” The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) strives to improve the health of America’s medically underserved populations and establish a robust and diverse workforce to help transform communities to achieve health equity for all. The reality is that the patients served by ACU’s network suffer disproportionately from lack of healthcare access and inequities across the healthcare system.

We can help change this. A key component of advancing health equity is increasing knowledge and education about these issues. Help us raise awareness about health equity with our free “Envision Health Equity” Toolkit of shareable graphics and resources. Use the sample posts shown below or create your own messaging to accompany the materials. Use the hashtag #EnvisionHealthEquity, and please tag us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X so that we can help amplify your messaging. Stay tuned to this page as we add more graphics and resources to help us all #EnvisionHealthEquity.

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Shareable Social Media Images: Suicide Prevention

Social Media Messaging: Suicide Prevention

Facebook/LinkedIn:

  • Suicide is a growing public health crisis and the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2018 alone, more than 48,000 individuals in the U.S. died by suicide—accounting for one death every 11 minutes. #EnvisionHealthEquity #SuicidePrevention
  • Suicide is rarely caused by any single factor. Diagnosed depression or other mental health conditions are reported for less than half of suicide deaths. Factors that contribute to suicide deaths include relationship problems, substance use, physical illness and chronic conditions, job loss, and financial troubles. #EnvisionHealthEquity #SuicidePrevention
  • Healthcare professionals are significantly more likely to end their lives by suicide than the general population, and many don’t seek treatment for fear of stigma or professional repercussions. We can change this: on #NPSADay, let’s care for the healers. Learn how: bit.ly/suicidesafer
  • Physicians are far more likely to end their lives by suicide than the general population. So are nurses and other healthcare professionals. Clinicians shouldn’t have to cope alone with stress, burnout, and fatigue even as they provide care for others. Learn how organizations can support staff and help reduce risk on #NPSADay and beyond: bit.ly/suicidesafer
  • Healthcare professionals can’t care for others without also caring for themselves: clinicians are significantly more likely to die by suicide than others. Stigma is a barrier to care that we can all work to address on #NPSADay. Learn what you can do: bit.ly/suicidesafer
  • Join us in honoring National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (#NPSADay) on Sept. 17. Healthcare professionals are significantly more likely to die by suicide than others, and the impacts on providers and patients alike is devastating. Let’s work to change this: bit.ly/suicidesafer

X/Twitter:

  • Suicide is a growing public health crisis & the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2018 alone, more than 48,000 individuals in the U.S. died by suicide—accounting for one death every 11 minutes. #EnvisionHealthEquity #SuicidePrevention
  • Suicide is rarely caused by any single factor. Factors that contribute to suicide deaths include relationship problems, substance use, physical illness & chronic conditions, job loss, & financial troubles. #EnvisionHealthEquity #SuicidePrevention
  • Join us in honoring National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (#NPSADay) on Sept. 17. Healthcare professionals are significantly more likely to die by #suicide than others, and the impacts on providers and patients alike is devastating. We can change this: bit.ly/suicidesafer
  • 1 in 15 physicians in the U.S. have thought of ending their lives by #suicide. Clinician suicide is a preventable crisis, and organizations and individuals can take steps to reduce stigma and care for the healers. Learn how: bit.ly/suicidesafer #NPSADay #suicideprevention

Shareable Social Media Images: Eye Health and Vision

Social Media Messaging: Eye Health and Vision

Facebook/LinkedIn:

  • Eye health is an indicator of overall health. From diabetes and high cholesterol to heart disease and stroke, a comprehensive eye exam isn’t just about vision—a visit to the optometrist can often catch the first signs of other medical conditions. #EnvisionHealthEquity #EyeCareIsHealthCare

X/Twitter:

  • Eye health is an indicator of overall health. From diabetes & high cholesterol to heart disease & stroke, an eye exam isn’t just about vision—a visit to the optometrist can often catch the first signs of other medical conditions. #EnvisionHealthEquity #EyeCareIsHealthCare

Shareable Social Media Images: National Health Service Corps (NHSC)

Social Media Messaging: National Health Service Corps (NHSC)

Facebook/LinkedIn:

  • Creating a workforce representative of the communities we serve can lead to better health outcomes, and the @NationalHealthServiceCorps is helping to do just that: 25% of NHSC physicians identify as Black or Latinx, compared to only 11% of overall U.S. physicians. #EnvisionHealthEquity

X/Twitter:

  • Creating a workforce representative of the communities we serve can lead to better health outcomes, & the @NHSCorps is helping to do just that: 25% of NHSC physicians identify as Black or Latinx, compared to only 11% of overall U.S. physicians. #EnvisionHealthEquity

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Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI)

Social Media Messaging: Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI)

Facebook/LinkedIn:

  • Community Health Centers provide care and services to 1 in 10 people across the United States. Providing care in medically underserved communities, health centers serve low-income patients and families, those living in rural areas, people who are uninsured or publicly insured, and members of historically marginalized groups. #EnvisionHealthEquity
  • Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the cornerstone of a thriving workforce. Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion programs foster a workplace where everyone feels valued—resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention. #EnvisionHealthEquity

X/Twitter:

  • CHCs provide services to 1 in 10 people in the U.S. Providing care in medically underserved communities, health centers serve low-income patients, those living in rural areas, people who are uninsured or publicly insured, & historically marginalized groups. #EnvisionHealthEquity
  • Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the cornerstone of a thriving workforce. Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion programs foster a workplace where everyone feels valued—resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention. #EnvisionHealthEquity

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