Root Cause Solutions Exchange

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The Root Cause Solutions Exchange (the Exchange) is a new initiative by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).

The Exchange is a resource hub and network that builds local capacity and resilience by implementing strategies to reduce health inequities (e.g., chronic diseases, infectious diseases) and change unjust conditions related to climate change, economic systems, food systems, and housing. 

The exchanges uses a Leading with Race framework which leads explicitly, but not exclusively, with race to guide work. 

Leading with Race Framework:

"We lead explicitly — though not exclusively — with race because racial inequities persist in every system across the country, without exception. When you look within other dimensions of identity — income, gender, sexuality, education, ability, age, citizenship, and geography — there are inequities based on race. Knowing this helps us take a more intersectional approach, while always naming the role that race plays in people’s experiences and outcomes." - Human Impact Partners

https://healthequityguide.org/about/why-lead-with-race/
MAPC | A Core Partner

As a core partner of the Exchange, MAPC provides coaching and technical resources that address the root causes that stand in the way of healthy communities. Our work supports initiatives and activities related to:  

  • Racial Justice  
  • Community Engagement  
  • Policy changes related to the social determinants of health (built environment, education, violence and trauma, employment, housing, social environment, and others) 
  • Partnership with other sectors  
Join the Exchange

To further support this work, the Exchange will provide resource support including opportunities for technical assistance, coaching, identification and curation of materials and data, and funding. Exchange resources can be used to support both existing initiatives/activities as well as new and emerging work related to the activities above.

Interested in learning more about the Exchange and resources to support your root cause work?
Contact Sarai Zelada ([email protected]).

The picture depicts a tree. The different parts of the tree symbolize different factors that affect health outcomes. The soil & groundwater of the tree represent dominant culture & narratives that influence health. The roots represent the root causes of health, such as racism and sexism. The tree trunk represents social determinants of health, such as education and housing. The tree branches represent health behaviors, such as substance use and smoking. The tree leaves represent health outcomes, such as heart disease and depression.

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The picture depicts a tree. The different parts of the tree symbolize different factors that affect health outcomes.

The soil & groundwater of the tree represent dominant culture & narratives that influence health. The roots represent the root causes of health, such as racism and sexism. The tree trunk represents social determinants of health, such as education and housing. The tree branches represent health behaviors, such as substance use and smoking. The tree leaves represent health outcomes, such as heart disease and depression.

Image Source: https://mahealthfunds.org/health-racial-equity/