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North Sound ACH

North Sound Accountable Community of Health

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North Sound Race and Health Equity Alliance

Healthcare professionals from around the region have united to advance health justice and eliminate racial health inequities. The North Sound Race and Health Equity Alliance hosts an annual conference, bringing speakers and discussions to learn more about regional health inequity and how we can take action to better serve the needs of all patients. The Alliance also established the North Sound Health Equity Scholarship (view scholarship website here), which supports students of color on the path to receiving their advanced medical degrees and increases diverse representation in health care in the North Sound region.

Stay connected and see what we’re up to by joining our email list, click here. When you sign up you’ll receive our quarterly newsletter (view previous newsletters here) which usually contains updates, health education opportunities throughout the North Sound region, new health equity learning opportunities, and events! If you’re interested in joining our planning team, connect with us at nsrhe.alliance@gmail.com.

NEW! The Area Health Education Center for Western Washington is thrilled to share a free, online self-paced course, Advancing Health Equity through Cultural Humility. This course is in accordance with Washington Substitute Senate Bill 5229 (chapter 276, laws 2021) which requires health care professionals credentialed under Title 18 RCW and subject to continuing education requirements to receive a minimum of two hours of health equity continuing education every four years.

The course takes two hours to complete, which includes time to take a quiz and minimal exploration of the “go deeper” resources. The go deeper resources are a fabulous resource for continued learning as well. Once the course is completed and the quiz passed, learners receive a Certificate of Completion, which documents their Health Equity Continuing Education for two hours in compliance with Washington Substitute Senate Bill 5229 (chapter 276, laws 2021).

Of note, the Washington State Department of Health approved this course to be listed on the WA DOH Health Equity Continuing Education webpage . Now, healthcare providers from all over the state will be able to find this course with ease.

Click here to learn more and enroll in the course: https://ahecww.thinkific.com/courses/Cultural%20Humility

Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Race and Health Equity Conference!

The North Sound Race and Equity Alliance held the 5th annual conference on May 9, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Health Education Center in Bellingham, WA with the focus being on the health of women and its centrality to community well-being. Featuring the following speakers:

  • – “Cardiovascular Health at the Intersections of Gender and Race: from Menarche to Menopause” with Dr. Nandita Gupta, MD
  • – “Navigating the Duality of Roles: Empowering Women in Healthcare through Intersectional Support & Community Action” with Therese Horan, CNM
  • – “Centering on the Next Generation” with Devyn Nixon, ARNP
Click on image to view and share flyer!

Thanks to the support of local sponsors, this year’s conference was free for attendees! Please consider donating to the North Sound Health Equity Scholarship in lieu of attendance fees. Join us in making a difference for our students and future medical professionals!

Health Equity Scholarship

Designed to support students of color pursuing advanced medical degrees and increase diverse representation in North Sound healthcare. The Alliance accepts applications from September 15 – October 31 each year, students of color pursuing an RN, BSN, ARNP, PA, MD, or DO degree with the goal of working in the North Sound region, are encouraged to apply!

Scholarships make a difference by removing financial barriers and showing students that someone believes in their future. For underrepresented students or those facing additional barriers due to their skin color, a scholarship can be life-changing.

Join us in increasing the representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in our healthcare teams, creating a community where everyone has access to the best care to be healthy and thrive. Last year, thanks to your support, the Alliance raised over $5,000 for the North Sound Health Equity Scholarship! Meet previous scholarship recipients and contribute today to support this vital cause by clicking here.

Past Conferences

You can explore our YouTube page and view the full playlist of past conferences, click here, or below, to start watching!

2024 Conference
2023 Conference
2022 Conference
2021 Conference

Special thank you to the amazing sponsors that make these conferences, scholarships, mentorship opportunities, etc. all possible!

Contact Shu-Ling Zhao at Shu@chuckanuthealthfoundation.org for more information on becoming a sponsor.

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