Addressing Health Disparities in Maryland Communities: Insights from a Public Health State Affiliate and Strategic Advocacy Recommendations

Authors

  • Oluwatosin Olateju
  • Ilona Argirion Department of Human Science, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, United States
  • Melanie Bolden Healthy Climate Maryland, Columbia, United States
  • Stephanie Klapper Maryland Health Care for All, Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative, Baltimore, United States
  • Jonas Nguh School of Nursing, Walden University, Minneapolis, United States
  • Chidubem Egboluche Department of Public and Allied Health, School of Community Health and Policy, Morgan State University, Baltimore, United States

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25259/IJTMRPH_15_2025

Keywords:

  • Affiliation,
  • Community Participation,
  • Educational Level,
  • Health Policy,
  • Intersectoral Collaboration,
  • Public Advocacy,
  • Partnership Practice,
  • Public Health

Abstract

The Maryland Public Health Association (MdPHA) and its Advocacy Committee tackle health disparities through legislative initiatives. By partnering with state affiliates, MdPHA influences critical areas such as environmental health, health equity, behavioral health, violence prevention, and food security. Their advocacy has led to significant legislative achievements that enhance health promotion and equity. This paper highlights MdPHA’s complex work in advocating for evidence-based policies in 2024 to reduce health inequities and lists recommendations for other state affiliates.

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2025-05-09
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How to Cite

Olateju, O. ., Argirion, I., Bolden, M., Klapper, S., Nguh, J., & Egboluche, C. (2025). Addressing Health Disparities in Maryland Communities: Insights from a Public Health State Affiliate and Strategic Advocacy Recommendations. International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health, 9(Continuous), e008. https://doi.org/10.25259/IJTMRPH_15_2025

Issue

Vol. 9 No. Continuous (2025): The International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health (IJTMRPH)

Section

COMMENTARY | PUBLIC HEALTH AND EQUITY

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Copyright © 2025 Oluwatosin Olateju, Ilona Argirion, Melanie Bolden, Stephanie Klapper, Jonas Nguh, Chidubem Egboluche. Published by Global Health and Education Projects, Inc., USA.

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