| For Immediate Release May 17, 2021
Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 Wisconsin Department of Health Services Creates Office of Health Equity Announces Search for Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Structural racism contributes directly to unequal access to wealth, housing, food and health care. All of these factors, in turn, have a profound impact on how long people live and how healthy they are. To improve health outcomes of historically underrepresented groups, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is creating an Office of Health Equity. The office will conduct research and policy analysis to address the social determinants, or root causes, of health. This includes, but is not limited to, access to housing, stable income, and health care. "One of my top priorities has been making health care more accessible and affordable while working to improve health outcomes," said Governor Tony Evers. "COVID-19 has only underscored the work we have to do to address inequities, reduce health disparities, and build a state that works for everyone. I'm proud of the work our agencies have been doing to connect the dots on this issue and that DHS is doing to make long-lasting changes that prioritize the health and well-being of folks across our state." View the entire news release. | 
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