The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” The concept of well-being has evolved over the years to include the Socioecological Model and the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines SDOH as “the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life. These forces and systems include economic policies and systems, development agendas, social norms, social policies, racism, climate change, and political systems.” (CDC-adapted definition from WHO 2022.) The broad concept of healing is not limited to treatment or diagnosis of medical conditions, but also includes honoring the cultural beliefs, and respecting the traditional healing, values, religions, and spirituality of evolving cultures. With centuries of systemic oppression upon Peoples of Color, much of healing involves overcoming intergenerational trauma and community empowerment. The Equity in OC Initiative stands in solidarity with marginalized communities and is focused on promoting health equity for all.
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