Driving Innovative Health Care Access Solutions through Leadership Development

Health care access

Applying a proven solution to a new issue or sector (using an existing model, tool, resource, strategy, etc. for a new purpose)

There is a pressing need for initiatives that address and promote healthy equity. Despite advances in healthcare, significant disparities persist, disproportionately affecting marginalized and underserved populations. These disparities are often rooted in systemic inequities, including social, economic, and environmental factors, that create barriers to accessing quality healthcare. Addressing these disparities requires a multifaceted approach beyond traditional healthcare interventions. It necessitates a focus on healthy equity, which encompasses equal access to healthcare services, the removal of systemic barriers, and the promotion of social and environmental conditions that enable everyone to achieve their full health potential. By prioritizing healthy equity, we can create a healthier, more resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and lead fulfilling lives.

The program will foster robust leadership development for health equity professionals, driving innovative solutions to the most entrenched health care access and health equity issues in the region. Participants, including public health specialists, healthcare providers, health educators, social workers, health policy analysts and advocates, and community organizers, will undergo experiential cohort-based programming through a unique blend of immersive learning, peer collaboration, and capacity-building sessions with experienced leaders and facilitators. By engaging with diverse stakeholders such as community members, policymakers, and advocacy groups, the program aims to develop cross-sectoral collaboration to advance solutions to the health care access crisis. Coro Southern California's goal is to cultivate a cohort of health leaders capable of developing solutions grounded in community experiences. Ultimately, the program aims to improve health outcomes and promote greater equity for all individuals in the region.

Through this initiative, Los Angeles County can envision a future where everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, has equal access to healthcare, resources, and opportunities. By dismantling systemic barriers and fostering social and environmental conditions conducive to health, the program seeks to create a more resilient community where every individual can thrive and lead fulfilling lives. The health equity program equips leaders with the tools and support necessary to effectively tackle the underlying issues contributing to health inequities. By fostering collaboration and innovation, Coro Southern California aims to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive environment where leaders can amplify their impact within their organizations and communities. Through these concerted efforts, Coro is dedicated to advancing the well-being of the community and empowering leaders to drive lasting change, fostering a more equitable and resilient society for generations to come.

Coro defines success by seeking the following outcomes in participants:
Become health equity stewards by embedding systems thinking into decision-making processes
Expand their leadership capabilities and build capacity for change through effective inquiry and adaptive leadership
Challenge existing systems through innovative solutions in response to health equity issues
Develop a supportive network of key partners to enhance cross-sectoral collaboration
Coro administers pre- and post-program surveys to measure program impact. Surveys ask participants to rate their leadership skills and understanding of content-specific areas of knowledge, such as:
Value and incorporate multiple perspectives
Recognize how power structures influence public debate
Read the nuances within current challenges facing Greater Los Angeles
Pace the connection between observation and interpretation
Understand the landscape of the region's civic structure
Manage ambiguous or uncertain situations