What's Happening

By Khaila Thomas & Samuella Ware, PhD | November 25, 2024

For over 40 years, HIV prevention and care has been a public health issue at the forefront of implementing science-informed, and evidence-based initiatives to support the people most impacted by the epidemic. However, there is still vital work to be done in this space today. It is imperative to consider what techniques can benefit communities, action-based groups, and organizations working to reduce HIV for the people most impacted. In this blog, there are three vital strategies to consider for those working to end the HIV epidemic and support people living with HIV (PLWH).

By Sadie Spargur & Ravena Soto | November 21, 2024

Annually on the third Thursday of November, the American Cancer Society recognizes the Great American Smokeout. This event is dedicated to encouraging smokers to quit smoking for one day as a start to their smokefree life while reducing their cancer-risk. Smoking causes an estimated 480,000 deaths every year and more than 16 million Americans live with a smoking-related disease. This heavily affects Native American communities since more than 1 in 4 American Indian and Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) adults smoked cigarettes in 2020—that’s 1.5 times higher than the national smoking rate.

By ETR's Native Health and Wellness Team | November 20, 2024

At ETR, we recognize that achieving health equity among Native American communities starts by acknowledging their role as the original stewards of this land. We affirm our commitment to partnering with Native communities to address the many health disparities rooted in historical trauma, systemic oppression, and the ongoing consequences of forced displacement as they continue to shape the health and well-being of Native communities today.

By Lauren Ranalli, MPH | August 6, 2024
Director of Communications and Public Affairs, ETR

Over the past few decades, minor consent laws have expanded significantly across the United States. These laws have shifted the discussion around healthcare access and utilization among adolescents.

By Reilly O'Neal | March 20, 2024
Contractor, ETR

Factors beyond our individual behavior can make it easier or harder to engage with HIV prevention and care. These factors are known as social determinants of health. In honor of LGBT Health Awareness Week, we wanted to highlight how social determinants of health can affect HIV prevention and care, as well as how you can access our free course on social determinants of health and HIV available through CDCTRAIN.  

By Janine Driver (JD), MA | November 9, 2023

In this blog series, ETR experts will share best practices for hosting accessible events and centering equity in convenings. We believe in the power and possibility of cultivating accessible spaces, especially in the fight for health equity. As an organization with deep expertise in convening people from around the world for dynamic in-person and virtual events, we are committed to creating learning environments that center the diverse needs of the communities they aim to serve. 

By Sarah Han, MPH | August 25, 2023

Young people face multiple challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, with stigma from providers and staff and compromised confidentiality and privacy as key barriers. Learn more about Sarah Han's experiences as a part of a globally representative advisory group of young professionals at Women Deliver 2023 in Rwanda for the Measuring Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (MY SRH) Initiative led by Metrics for Management.

By Lauren Ranalli, MPH | August 2, 2023

Virtual visits and telemedicine have become more readily available since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. As with in-person health care visits, the key elements of adolescent-centered care should be implemented when seeing patients remotely. By doing this successfully, we can empower young people to actively participate in their health care.

By Nasbah Ben | May 22, 2023

In honor of World No Tobacco Day 2023, ETR's Director of Tribal Projects Nasbah Ben shares reflections on the importance of tobacco education and prevention that is rooted in a health equity framework -- especially for the numerous recognized and unrecognized Tribes throughout the US.

By The ETR Team | March 10, 2023

On December 21, 2022, Proposition 31 went into effect in California, banning the sale of most flavored tobacco products. This ended a two-year referendum of senate bill 793 (SB 793) signed into law in August 2020. The passage of this law has sparked conversation across the state as the tobacco industry adapts its product lines, and residents and public health advocates work to understand what the flavor ban will look like in practice. Let’s explore key facets of the law, and how it promotes health equity and empowers local policy efforts.

By Sarah Han, MPH & Rebecca Braun, DrPH, MPH | December 14, 2022

The INSPIRE+ project empowers and collaborates with California youth to design innovative, creative, and youth-led solutions that address unhealthy substance use and promote community healing, using ETR’s Trauma-Informed Youth-Centered Health Design framework.