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Ending inequities demands creative collaboration, health care leaders, advocates say

State and local government, companies, foundations, nonprofits and other institutions can work together more productively to boost community health as federal cuts to equity-related programs addressing food, housing and the environment take hold, panelists said
October 30, 2025
 
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OHF Panelists Oct. 27, 2025
Left to right, panelists Kristen Anderson and Stephanie Barr, moderator Dr. Marguerita Lightfoot, and panelists Mary Peveto and Laura Golino de Lovato talk about collaborative approaches to ending health inequities at the Oct. 27 Oregon Health Forum. | JOANNE ZUHL/THE LUND REPORT

It’s time to get creative, boost collaboration and eliminate duplication to have an impact on