Bruin Equity in Health

Bruin Equity in Health is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting equity in healthcare for all members of the UCLA community. Our website serves as a platform to provide information and resources related to health equity issues. Our website blog is a space for discussion and education on a variety of healthcare topics, including the disparities that exist in healthcare for marginalized communities, the evolution of private health insurance, the high cost of care, and the lack of insurance coverage. We will also explore issues related to poor amenable mortality rates, rising healthcare expenditures, and more. In addition to our blog, our website features sections that introduce our organization, our mission statement, and our various wings/branches. Our outreach wing focuses on organizing social events, speakers, and recruitment efforts to engage with the larger UCLA community. Our blog/writing committee will oversee the blog writers and ensure that we are providing informative and thought-provoking content. We also have an educational committee that will work on giving talks about the importance of certain healthcare topics at elementary schools in low socioeconomic neighborhoods. These talks can cover topics such as nutrition, exercise, diet, mental health, and child dental health. Lastly, we will have a volunteer committee that aims to partner with volunteer organizations to provide assistance to communities in need. We understand that this may be a difficult area to organize, but we are committed to making a positive impact in the community. Anyone who is passionate about promoting equity in healthcare can join our organization and get involved with our various initiatives. Together, we can work towards a more equitable and just healthcare system for all.

http://www.bruinequityinhealth.org
Bruinequityinhealth@gmail.com

Signatories: John Santaniello, Noah Behrendt, and Anish Marripati

Advisor: Maria Anna Salazar Capinpin