Advancing Healthcare Equity in Underserved Communities

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Quest Diagnostics recently supported a community COVID-19 testing event in Newark, NJ, as part of its Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) initiative. This program, established in 2020, aims to address health disparities exacerbated by the pandemic, particularly among marginalized groups. Q4HE focuses on providing essential resources through education, engagement, empowerment, and access. Key strategies include COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, funding programs to tackle health inequities, and partnering with organizations to drive lasting change. The initiative underscores Quest's commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved communities.

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• Initiative Q4HE launched to address health disparities.
• Community support initiatives, including COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, implemented.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 23, 2023 / Quest Diagnostics

Quest mobile unit supports a community COVID-19 testing event in Newark, NJ.

"Together, we will leverage our insights, our knowledge, and our collective commitment to help ensure everyone- regardless of income, ethnicity, geography, or demographics- has equal opportunity for better health."
Mandell Jackson, Vice President and General Manager, Q4HE

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on those from certain racial and ethnic groups. This has served to further expose the enduring healthcare disparities that existed long before the pandemic. We continue to engage in meaningful cooperative initiatives to face and help resolve the root causes of the systemic inequities fueling this crisis and work towards impactful solutions.

Launched in 2020, Quest for Health Equity, or Q4HE, is an initiative established by Quest Diagnostics and the Quest Diagnostics Foundation focused on taking action to address health disparities across the US. Through education, engagement, empowerment, and access, Q4HE aims to provide access to essential resources for underserved communities.

Q4HE strategies

• COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and treatment
• Funding programs that address the root causes of health inequities
• Partnering with organizations focused on creating lasting change for persons in groups that have been historically marginalized, initiating education and outreach efforts, and otherwise enabling better health outcomes

With strong support from Quest Diagnostics leadership, Q4HE draws upon leadership and expertise from across the organization. Because Quest understands that achieving health equity is a marathon, not a sprint, Q4HE is supporting multiple national, regional, and local programs directed at the critical challenges faced by traditionally underserved communities. Following are a few snapshots of Q4HE's many efforts.

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FAQ

What is the Quest for Health Equity initiative by Quest Diagnostics?

Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) is aimed at addressing health disparities through education, engagement, and resource provision.

What activities does Quest Diagnostics' Q4HE include?

Q4HE includes COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, funding programs to address health inequities, and community partnerships.

When was the Q4HE initiative launched?

Q4HE was launched in 2020 by Quest Diagnostics.

How does Quest Diagnostics support underserved communities?

Quest provides COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and funds programs aimed at tackling health inequities.

What was the recent event supported by Quest Diagnostics?

Quest Diagnostics supported a community COVID-19 testing event in Newark, NJ.