Meet our N-SISS Fellows! Dr. Theresa Schultz’ research focuses on eliminating health inequities impacting marginalized populations, especially LGBTQ+ youth who have a disproportionate risk for suicide: https://bit.ly/3Jdg3tr

Despite a prevailing sense that the public is more divided on issues than ever, the IPS 2025 National Health Inequities Survey shows health equity is an issue on which most adults in the U.S. agree. Medical Xpress: https://medicalxpress.news.html Health Medicinet: https://healthmedicinet.com/poll/

Our latest IPS Policy Rx looks at our multi-pronged approach to ending health inequities. We recap our convening on the US opioid & behavioral health crisis & scalable solutions. Also, a look at how we shape media on health inequities & a preview of our 2025 Annual Report: https://bit.ly/4u4rF4S

This #NationalNursesWeek, as policies limit access to advanced degrees, it’s even more vital to honor our fundamental truth to protect & promote U.S. health. A representative workforce dedicated to ending health inequities is essential to fix our broken health system. #ThePowerofNurses #IPSNow

Meet our N-SISS Fellows! University of Illinois Chicago postdoc researcher Dr. Jamal-Eddine’s research seeks to improve nursing education and practice using strategic teaching methods and community-based approaches shaped by the experiences of marginalized disabled people: https://bit.ly/3Jdg3tr

Thanks to Johns Hopkins University’s the Hub for featuring findings from the IPS 2025 National Health Inequities Survey report, & for helping challenge narratives that insist our nation is more divided on health than we think: https://bit.ly/4d1OPm0 Get the full survey report at IPSNow.org.

Meet our N-SISS Fellows! UMass Boston Assistant Professor Dr. Sabreen Darwish’s research examines developing family and community-based interventions to reduce tobacco use among Arab Americans and other marginalized groups: https://bit.ly/3Jdg3tr

Grateful to IPS Affiliate @NMAC for highlighting the need to increase visibility to address the US Latino HIV Cascading Disaster at Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit 2026! Thanks to all bringing visibility to the crisis & implementing solutions to reverse it. More at CLAFH.org: https://bit.ly/3QeXPvo

Meet our N-SISS Fellows! UTHealth Houston Cizik School of Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Higinio Fernandez-Sanchez’s research centers on health inequities affecting Latin American migrants & populations impacted by systems of oppression & inadequate policies: https://bit.ly/3Jdg3tr

This National Public Health Week, IPS highlights our mission to eliminate health inequities, starting with those furthest from opportunity. The 2025 IPS National Health Inequities Survey shows U.S. adults broadly support eliminating health inequities: https://bit.ly/4ulH4Oz

I will present “The Price of Invisibility: A Cascading Disaster in the Latino HIV Epidemic” on April 10, 10:45 AM-12:15 PM ET & moderate a session on April 9, 9-10:30 a.m. ET, next week at IPS Affiliate NMAC's 2026 Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit in Chicago. Register now: https://bit.ly/4mf2cTc

Data from the 2025 IPS National Health Inequities Survey are clear: The U.S. public supports eliminating health inequities. The findings challenge us to pursue this goal, starting with people furthest from opportunity. Explore the report here now: https://bit.ly/4ulH4Oz

So proud of our IPS Nursing Science Incubator for SDOH Solutions (N-SISS) Fellows. An assistant professor at UCSF School of Nursing, Charisee Ahmed’s research focuses on addressing health inequities among women & girls affected by violence in the US & Zambia. More on N-SISS: https://bit.ly/3Jdg3tr

For families in Mott Haven, NY, accessing affordable, high-quality substance use prevention & treatment can be difficult. CLAFH.org is addressing gaps w/ Safe Families—a community-based overdose prevention & treatment program designed to provide family-centered care: https://t.jh.edu/5DEf44

So proud of our IPS Nursing Science Incubator for SDOH Solutions (N-SISS) Fellows! A PhD graduate & postdoctoral scholar, Dr. Borkowski’s work explores informatics utilization for healthcare providers serving populations disproportionately impacted by harmful SDOH. On N-SISS: https://bit.ly/3Jdg3tr

At IPS, we believe eliminating health inequities is the winning solution our nation needs on health reform. Our 2025 National Health Inequities Survey shows the US public largely agrees —challenging narratives that say there is more that separates us than binds us: https://bit.ly/4ulH4Oz

IPS 2025 National Health Inequities Survey findings challenge narratives the US is too divided. A crucial insight from the report is a majority of the public agrees eliminating health inequities to repair our broken U.S. health system is the winning solution we all need: https://bit.ly/4ulH4Oz

I’m especially honored to be presenting on "The Price of Invisibility: A Cascading Disaster in the Latino HIV Epidemic" at IPS Affiliate NMAC’s 10th Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit in Chicago, April 8-10! Register today for the summit’s early bird rate: https://t.jh.edu/uM4Gvr

The unrecognized US Latino HIV Cascading Disaster has worsened for more than 10 years even as we’ve made progress overall in reducing new infections. Thanks @Uncloseted Media for highlighting how federal actions impact lives of Latinos living with or at risk for HIV infection: https://bit.ly/3MMxpjj

At a time when division feels constant, the first of its kind 2025 IPS National Health Inequities Survey tells a different story: U.S. adults want solutions, and they’re more aligned on healthcare than we think. Read & share the report: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/430854979/

I'm exceptionally proud to announce our IPS Affiliates Program flipbook is live! IPS Affiliates are partners aligned with & committed to the core mission of IPS, eliminating health inequities as a strategy for fixing our nation’s broken health system. Meet our Afffilaites now: https://bit.ly/4s4x4qX

I'm honored to be presenting at this year's 2026 ICN NP/APN Network Conference hosted by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing! An incredible opportunity to showcase & share insights with nursing leaders around the world. Register: https://icn-npapn-2026.com

I’m honored to serve on the Program Committee for IPS Affiliate NMAC’s 2026 Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit! This year’s theme is “The Syndemic Approach: Strengthening the HIV and Public Health Workforce.” Learn more and register: https://www.nmac.org/bhps/registration/

Join IPS in eliminating health inequities to stay informed on Bridging our Divide! Sign up for our mailing list for all the latest updates on IPS, including our March 31 convening on the U.S. opioid and behavioral health crisis. Join the mailing list: bit.ly/3Sp58ya

Honored to receive the 2026 Penta Brighter Future Award. This recognition inspires me to accelerate my work to eliminate health inequities using family-centered prevention & care solutions to protect adolescent health & support community resilience. More at IPSNow.org. Award: https://bit.ly/4rqVGdw

I look forward to presenting on "The Price of Invisibility: A Cascading Disaster in the Latino HIV Epidemic" at IPS Affiliate @NMAC's 10th Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit in Chicago, April 8-10. Learn more or register to attend: https://t.jh.edu/uM4Gvr #HIV #LatinoHealth #BridgingOurDivide #IPSNow

We’ve lined up an expert panel in the fields of substance use & behavioral health for our March 31 IPS convening on the U.S. opioid crisis. We’ll also highlight evidence-based solutions showing how we can move from crisis to recovery to resilience. Register now: https://t.jh.edu/5DEf44

I'm honored to present on March 12 as @Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health's 2026 Buckley Scholar. Please join in-person or virtually for "Bridging the Divide: Eliminating Health Inequities in the United States." Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHvpBsAP #BridgingOurDivide #IPSNow

In December, IPS hosted the launch of our national Bridging Our Divide campaign and initial findings from the first IPS National Health Inequities Survey. Look for the full report later this month, and check out our next IPS convening on March 31: https://t.jh.edu/5DEf44

Dear friends I invite you to watch & share our brief IPS Bridging Our Divide video. The campaign offers a rare opportunity for those interested in fixing our broken US health system to build bridges that realize a healthier nation for all—but we need your support. Learn more: https://t.jh.edu/PcLz3H

We’ve lined up an expert panel in the fields of substance use & behavioral health for our March 31 IPS convening on the U.S. opioid crisis. We’ll also highlight evidence-based solutions showing how we can move from crisis to recovery to resilience. Register now: https://t.jh.edu/5DEf44

Proud of our 2026 IPS Nursing Science Incubator for SDOH Solutions (N-SISS) Fellows upon completing their first sessions in DC! N-SISS advances design & implementation of research by nurse scientists & scientists in aligned fields, focused on eliminating U.S. health inequities: t.jh.edu/hTFv3M

We’ve lined up an expert panel in the fields of substance use & behavioral health for our March 31 IPS convening on the U.S. opioid crisis. We’ll also highlight evidence-based solutions showing how we can move from crisis to recovery to resilience. Register now: https://t.jh.edu/5DEf44

Addressing the US opioid & behavioral health crisis calls for evidence-based solutions. Join IPS on March 31, virtually or in person, for ‘Filling the Gaps: Eliminating Health Inequities in the US Opioid and Behavioral Health Response,’ including expert insights. Register: t.jh.edu/5DEf44

This IPS Policy Rx, we reflect on ICU nurse Alex Pretti, what his death means for nursing, and how our response can help to bridge divides. When diverse groups come together to address a shared problem, this can show that Bridging Our Divide is possible: https://lnkd.in/eHUSBzJs #IPSNow

Join IPS in eliminating health inequities to stay informed on Bridging our Divide! Sign up for our mailing list for all the latest updates on IPS, including our March 31 convening on the U.S. opioid and behavioral health crisis. Join the mailing list: bit.ly/3Sp58ya

Excited to host our 2026 Fellows in DC for Phase I of the Nursing Science Incubator for SDOH Solutions program! N-SISS advances design & implementation of innovative research by nurse scientists & scientists in aligned fields to eliminate U.S. health inequities. Meet them: t.jh.edu/wytVzM #Nursing

Don’t miss this powerful article by IPS N-SISS Fellow Latesha K. Harris, on the hidden costs of black women’s health resilience @KevinMD. Health inequities harm us all, but they most severely impact marginalized populations: t.jh.edu/sUplG1 #YourHealthIsMyHealth #BridgingOurDivide #IPSnow

Health inequities—preventable, unfair, unjust ways health care is structured & delivered—are a national issue affecting all in the U.S., but they fall hardest on historically marginalized groups. Learn how you can help Bridge Our Divide: t.jh.edu/y4YQ3T Join our next event March 31: t.jh.edu/5DEf44

Addressing the US opioid & behavioral health crisis calls for evidence-based solutions. Join IPS on March 31, virtually or in person, for ‘Filling the Gaps: Eliminating Health Inequities in the US Opioid and Behavioral Health Response,’ including expert insights. Register: t.jh.edu/5DEf44

Please consider posting your thoughts on the tragic death of Alex Pretti, RN. Many of us are deeply reflecting on our role as nurses in addressing the critical moment our nation faces. I share a bit of my personal feelings & reaction to this weekend's events. All views are welcome: lnkd.in/eHDNnf9B

Proposed federal changes to nursing degrees will make it more difficult for people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to afford nursing school and careers in nursing, impacting workforce representation & staffing shortages. Thanks @mississippitoday.org for this story: t.jh.edu/KNo5iz

Americans continue to rank nurses as the most trusted profession in 2026, reports Gallup. But we're still too rarely seen as leading voices in shaping health & health care. Designing, elevating, & implementing nurse-led solutions is therefore key to eliminating health inequities: t.jh.edu/ZtPckB

The U.S. Department of Education’s proposed framework to reclassify nursing degrees holds challenging implications for nursing, workforce representation, and the health of people across the U.S. Thanks to Medpage Today for reporting on the potential impacts of this action: t.jh.edu/30fCfE

Behavioral health care workforce representation is essential to effectively address the U.S. behavioral health crisis. A new @springernature.com Nature Mental Health paper details specific actions to promote patient-provider concordance and improve outcomes for everyone. Read now: t.jh.edu/U989gF

Multi-sector collective action is urgently needed to reverse the U.S. Latino HIV Cascading Disaster. Thanks to IPS Affiliate National Minority AIDS Council for raising awareness of the crisis & our new HIV Latino Cascading Disaster microsite at CLAFH.org: t.jh.edu/m70vie

Data show the public agrees the U.S. healthcare system is broken, but disagree on how to fix it & who should be responsible. Thanks MedPage Today for the story on Bridging Our Divide & the first IPS National Health Inequities Survey: t.jh.edu/CDvtbC

The IPS Bridging Our Divide campaign offers a rare opportunity for those interested in fixing our broken US health system to build bridges for a healthier nation. Eliminating health inequities is the solution to fix our broken health system. Help bridge the divide: nursing.jhu.edu/institute-fo...

Bridging Our Divide: Eliminating Health Inequities for A Healthier Nation is a bold new campaign to confront the systemic and structural health inequities that harm the health of the country. Visit IPSNow.org for more: nursing.jhu.edu/institute-fo...

In findings from our IPS National Health Inequities Survey, 67% of U.S. adults agree care should cost the same regardless of insurance type, & people should be billed the same amount for the same service regardless of their insurance type. Tune in now for more: lnkd.in/e2cBtV9F