Health Policy Institute of Ohio

Many Ohioans struggle with poor health outcomes that result in early death. These deaths are largely preventable and have a tremendous impact on Ohio families and communities. HPIO is partnering with the Ohio Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Prevention & Promotion to take a closer look at what's driving the trend of early death at a free webinar on July 24. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eqXJ3kAf

Check out HPIO's latest brief, which details the social factors driving crime (https://lnkd.in/eFQ2d-y3). It's the latest in a series of publications on the link between criminal justice and health (https://lnkd.in/eca23Uz3). “Even with laws and penalties such as arrest and incarceration in place, violent crime persists and causes significant harm to victims and communities,” the report states. “Community conditions and societal structures can support or prevent violent crime. Since the research evidence is clear that arrests and incarceration are detrimental to the health of individuals, families and communities, it is important to take an upstream approach for violence prevention.”

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Thank you to the 75+ people who joined us today for our "Partnering to Address ACEs" event that we organized in partnership with Franklin County Public Health. The audience heard from Dr. Wendy Ellis, Director of the Center for Community Resilience at The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health, who detailed the Center's Building Community Resilience approach and Dr. Lauren Forbes, Policy Director at Joining Forces for Children, who talked about Cincinnati's community-wide collective impact initiative that aims to improve child health and development by reducing the effects of toxic stress. A panel featuring Central Ohio organizations highlighted innovative programs addressing ACEs. You can find slides and more resources here: https://lnkd.in/eyecYmE8

HPIO is honored to have the support of generous funders from across the state. Through their contributions, we are advancing evidence-informed policies that improve health, achieve equity, and lead to sustainable healthcare spending in Ohio. bi3 The Bruening Foundation CareSource Cleveland Foundation The Columbus Foundation The George Gund Foundation THE HEALTHPATH FOUNDATION OF OHIO The Mt. Sinai Health Foundation NORD FAMILY FOUNDATION North Canton Medical Foundation Ohio State Bar Foundation Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland

Hot off the Presses! HPIO has released a new brief titled, “Taking Action to Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Ohio” (https://buff.ly/4bREara). It summarizes the information and resources available through HPIO’s Ohio ACEs Impact Project https://buff.ly/3KErNTj)

As national celebrations continue for #PrideMonth, HPIO analysis of data on LGBTQ+ youth shows that large disparities exist in poor mental health and suicide attempts, compared to heterosexual teens, although community support can play a key role in reducing those numbers (as illustrated below). There are evidence-informed strategies that Ohio leaders can adopt to improve health disparities for LGBTQ+ Ohioans. By ensuring access to developmentally appropriate care, improving provider education and including sexual orientation and gender identity in anti-discrimination laws, Ohio can create more accepting communities and close gaps in health outcomes for LGBTQ+ Ohioans.

Don't miss HPIO's "Partnering to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)” event on Monday, June 17th at Franklin County Public Health. Tomorrow is the FINAL DAY to register: https://lnkd.in/eZPeTCc9

May is Asian/Pacific Island Heritage Month, and HPIO has created a new #datagraphic using Census Bureau data. The data shows that Asian Ohioans come from 38 different ancestries, and more than 193,000 Ohioans live in a household that speaks an Asian or Pacific Islander language. HPIO’s recently released 2024 Health Value Dashboard (https://lnkd.in/e7wGmuAN) includes, for the first time, an equity profile on Asian Americans. The profile highlights that Asian Ohioans collectively experience worse outcomes than white Ohioans across measures of healthcare access and the physical and social environment. However, it also points out that different groups within the population experience different outcomes. The Dashboard notes that collecting and grouping these diverse communities together can mask disparities and the underlying challenges experienced by specific groups. For example, while Asian Americans, as a group, may perform well on certain indicators, existing data on groups from Southeast Asia and Bhutanese and Nepali refugees suggest that these communities experience poorer outcomes. Oversampling when collecting data can help ensure that data is representative, especially for groups with smaller population sizes, and allow for more meaningful disaggregation.

[GRAPHIC OF THE WEEK] May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and data from the Ohio Department of Health (illustrated below) shows that Ohio students who experience more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are less likely to have social connections. This important protective factor can buffer children and families from the well-documented harmful effects of toxic stress and adversity and contribute to better overall mental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “When people are socially connected and have stable and supportive relationships, they are more likely to make healthy choices and better mental and physical health outcomes. They are also better able to cope with hard times, stress, anxiety, and depression.” Learn more about ACEs in Ohio here: https://lnkd.in/eWXtqUEJ