Nonprofit Partners With Newark Black Churches To Bridge Health Disparities

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Quest Diagnostics through its philanthropic initiative Quest for Health Equity partnered with Choose Healthy Life to address health disparities in Black and brown communities. The collaboration emerged following observations of disproportionate COVID-19 impact on underserved populations. Quest provided COVID-19 testing support and funding to help bridge healthcare gaps. Rev. Kimberly L. Williams, Choose Healthy Life's executive director, highlighted that pre-existing conditions contributed to higher mortality rates in these communities.

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• Strategic partnership to expand healthcare access in underserved markets
• Corporate social responsibility initiative potentially improving brand reputation

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By Amira Sweilem | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Originally published by NJ Advance Media on Mosaic.NJ.com

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 5, 2024 / "A lot of the reasons why people died at alarming rates within Black and brown communities was due to pre-existing conditions," said the Rev. Kimberly L. Williams, Choose Healthy Life's executive director.

Mike Prevoznik agreed.

"We saw the disproportionate impact that COVID had on underserved populations, and we wanted to do something about that," said Prevoznik, co-executive sponsor of Quest for Health Equity, a philanthropic initiative of Quest Diagnostics, which contributed COVID-19 tests and funding to support the effort.

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Choose Healthy Life Choose Healthy Life Executive Director Rev. Kimberly L. Williams speaks during an event held on Sept. 10 addressing health disparities on Capitol Hill. (Photo provided by Choose Healthy Life.)

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FAQ

What is Quest Diagnostics' (DGX) partnership with Choose Healthy Life?

Quest Diagnostics partnered with Choose Healthy Life through its Quest for Health Equity initiative to address health disparities in Black and brown communities by providing COVID-19 testing and funding support.

How is Quest Diagnostics (DGX) addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities?

Quest Diagnostics is addressing healthcare disparities through its Quest for Health Equity initiative, providing COVID-19 testing and funding to support Black churches and underserved communities in Newark.

What health equity initiatives has Quest Diagnostics (DGX) launched in Newark?

Quest Diagnostics has partnered with Newark Black churches through Choose Healthy Life, offering COVID-19 testing and funding to address health disparities in underserved communities.