Author Archives: Sunnie Hodge and Lawren Bercaw

About Sunnie Hodge and Lawren Bercaw

Sunnie Hodge is a public health researcher at RTI International. Her experience includes conducting interviews, surveys, focus groups, and data analyses related to health care for older adults and people with disabilities, HIV prevention, and the impact of racism on health. Her interests include LGBTQIA+ health, social determinants of health, and health equity. She has a bachelor's in public health from Simmons University.

Using CLAS Standards to Advance Equity

To address calls for improving health equity, organizations could consider using CLAS Standards to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In recent years, health organization leaders have prioritized the need to address systemic inequities. A 2021 survey of health care organizations identified health equity as a top priority [pdf]. This focus has grown since theā€¦ Read More »