Health Equity: Why Your Health Is About More Than Just Healthcare
Health Equity: Why Your Health Is About More Than Just Healthcare When people think about health, they often think about doctors, medications, hospitals, and treatments. But the truth is, our health is shaped long before we ever enter a medical office . At AKG Advocacy, we see this every day. Health outcomes are deeply influenced by social conditions, public policy, and systems that were never designed with everyone in mind. This is where health equity —and advocacy—becomes essential. What Is Health Equity? Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to achieve their highest level of health . It does not mean everyone receives the same care—it means people receive the care they need , taking into account the barriers they face. Those barriers are often invisible in exam rooms but painfully present in real life: Limited income or unstable employment Inadequate or unsafe housing Transportation challenges Lack of insurance or underinsurance Disab...