Texas A&M Researchers Redefine Healthy Aging

Health outcomes are shaped by a complex interaction of social, economic, environmental, and biological factors. Evidence from the World Health Organization and other public health research consistently shows that health cannot be assessed through physical appearance alone. Appearance-based assumptions in healthcare contribute to stigma, misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and poorer outcomes—particularly for women, racialized communities, people with disabilities, and people in larger bodies. A rights-based, trauma-informed health system centers evidence, dignity, and the structural determinants of health, rather than stereotypes. Care improves when decisions are guided by evidence and equity. #365DaysToEndGBV #HealthEquity #HumanRights #TraumaInformedCare

California’s 58 counties are at the core of the state’s #health, behavioral health, and public health systems, and are key to transforming ambitious reforms into measurable improvements in access and care. In our latest blog, we highlight key takeaways from two new California Health Care Foundation reports written by Sellers Dorsey experts Meredith Wurden Alexandra Kanemaru, MPH and Olivia Brown. Unpack why counties are the backbone of California's safety net and how they ultimately impact the health of millions of Californians. Read the blog: https://hubs.ly/Q042SYNj0

👵🏼 How can clinical excellence and compassionate caregiving come together to redefine complex continuing care? 🎧 In the latest episode of the Coming of Age Podcast, Andrea Thompson, VP of Long-Term Care, Community and Hospice at Kensington Health, joins Lucia Rocha, President of the Family Council at the Gardens at Kensington Health, to explore how long-term care homes are adapting to meet diverse and evolving resident needs. Tune in to learn how collaboration, customization, and empathy are shaping the future of long-term care. Worried about the costs of aging? You’re not alone. See how WRAP helps you age with confidence and security: https://gottogetawrap.ca/            📆 Grab a 30‑minute spot with Cheryl Siskind Solomon and Jack Pollak: https://lnkd.in/gt_8y9v3 https://lnkd.in/eEkM-yfU

Maternal outcomes are relational outcomes. The quality of care a birthing person receives is shaped not only by clinical skill, but by trust, communication, and continuity. Relationships influence stress levels, decision-making, and ultimately safety. This gap — between what research shows and how systems are designed — is exactly what MATRI Health Technologies is addressing. MATRI centers relational continuity and regulation as measurable, necessary components of maternal care. I’ll be sharing this work publicly in June, highlighting how relational care models can reduce harm and improve outcomes — especially for Black families. Follow MATRI Health Technologies and Wholistically Divine to stay engaged with this work and upcoming research insights. #NervousSystemCare #MaternalHealthEquity #SustainableLeadership #WholisticallyDivine

A new NYC Health Department study found that wealthier New Yorkers are more likely to report better health and less psychological distress, while Black and Latino respondents, even in higher wealth groups, often reported worse health outcomes. The study points to the impact targeted policies addressing wealth inequity and racial inequity could have on improving New Yorkers’ health. Learn more: https://on.nyc.gov/4734n5F

Not everyone has equal access to health and longevity. University of Michigan School of Public Health researcher Darrell Hudson explains why your ZIP code determines your health outcomes and what we can do about it. Hudson's research focuses on racial and socioeconomic health disparities, examining how systemic factors determine who gets sick, who stays well, and who dies too soon. Growing up in Detroit, he witnessed these inequities firsthand and now dedicates his career to creating change. Learn more about Darrell Hudson and researchers at Michigan Public Health who are protecting the health of all: https://myumi.ch/qZ37W

New research from the University of NSW shows that people with Down syndrome still have a shorter life expectancy than the general population. That needs to change. People with Down syndrome deserve the chance to live long, healthy lives. They need better access to quality health care at every age. DSA will keep advocating for stronger health policy and sustained government action to close this gap, including full funding for the implementation of the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability. Learn more: https://buff.ly/mHV9mgE We are also developing new Ageing Well resources to support people with Down syndrome and their families. These practical resources launch next month. The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health, of which we are a Consortium Member, is working to improve access to better, more responsive care. Read the research: https://buff.ly/yiYIfJd

From averages to capacity: Observable Movement Reserve. We show that accelerometry-based assessment of disability in MS improves substantially when focusing on upper quantiles and specific time of day: - disability is better detected with upper diurnal activity, not daily means. - focusing on 4–7 pm greatly improves discrimination. - upper quantiles improve EDSS prediction by 2.5×.

I attended the North Carolina Legislative Breakfast on Behavioral Health today in Chapel Hill. The discussions underscored the importance of aligning policy, funding, and delivery models to meet the growing behavioral health needs across North Carolina. Workforce capacity, Evidence based models, access to care, and sustainable infrastructure remain central challenges and also critical opportunities — for the system. However, the remarks from Dakota West were especially impactful. Her perspective grounded the broader policy conversation in lived experience, staggering statistics and served as a powerful reminder of why this work matters. It was a message that resonated deeply and was clearly what many in the room needed to not only hear but use as the fuel to do the work ahead. #BehavioralHealth #HealthcareLeadership #NCMedicaid #PublicPolicy #SystemTransformation #UnitedHealthcare

The future of healthcare depends on professionals trained to recognize and address the whole person. Integrating mental, social, and spiritual well-being is essential to value based care. New episode out now with Sharmila Makhija MD MBA: https://lnkd.in/g4Ba4yYi Paul Gatling | University of Central Arkansas #leadershipinhealthcare #medicaleducation #wholep