Achieving zero health disparities through community and health system partnerships across Missouri

Health Justice: The Promise of Zero Health Disparities

We know that all communities experience harm from trauma, and those exposed to the trauma of racism are at higher risk of unjust health outcomes. The merger between the Regional Health Commission and Alive & Well Communities implement a statewide strategy of bringing together cross-sector stakeholders and community members around a common goal of building healthy, healed communities. We believe it is possible to facilitate co-creation between impacted community members and our state’s institutions to change the conditions in our state that lead to early death and to facilitate healing from the trauma of injustice.

Upcoming Events

  • Commission Board Meeting

    The Regional Health Commission is an appointed body of individuals dedicated to ensuring the financial sustainability of the health care safety net in St. Louis, developing and…

    Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:30 am - 8:30 am Zoom
  • Trauma Awareness Training

    This program is free of charge and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to participate. This presentation will explore: The presentation sets the groundwork…

    Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Kansas City Public Library Westport
    118 Westport Rd
    Kansas City, MO 64111
  • Joint Advisory Board Meeting

    All three advisory boards will meet in person to gather together to discuss perspectives and give feedback on the RHC transition. This meeting will take…

    Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:30 am - 10:00 am RHC Office
    1 Campbell Plaza
    Suite 2A
    St. Louis, MO 63139
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RHC and Alive and Well Communities Announce Affiliation to Advance Health Equity Across the State of Missouri

On March 16, 2023 the St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC) and Alive and Well Communities (AWC) announced an affiliation to advance health equity across the State of Missouri and beyond. AWC became a subsidiary of RHC, effective February 24, 2023.

The official merger event, “Health Justice: The Promise of Zero Health Disparities,” was held on Tuesday, September 26. The main event was held in Sikeston, MO with satellite locations in St. Louis and Kansas City.

Gateway to Better Health Impact

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Riisa Rawlins, Interim CEO of the RHC gives keynote speech at 2024 UMSL Women Trailblazer Awards

Riisa Rawlins, Interim CEO of the RHC gives keynote speech at 2024 UMSL Women Trailblazer Awards

Riisa Rawlins, interim chief executive officer of the St. Louis Regional Health Commission, quoted the remarkable Maya Angelou in her keynote address at the 2024 Women Trailblazer Awards at the University of Missouri–St. Louis last week. “I’m a woman. Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.” Maya Angelou, Phenomenal Woman Since its inception in 1995, the Women Trailblazer Awards recognize UMSL women…

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RHC Joins Sign-On Letter Opposing Anti-Diversity Legislation

RHC Joins Sign-On Letter Opposing Anti-Diversity Legislation

State legislators are currently deliberating on a number of proposed laws aimed at limiting the ability of public and private organizations to conduct training or implement initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some of these bills target only state departments, while others extend to public and private medical institutions within higher education. If passed,…

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