PlusInc works to improve health disparities among marginalized communities in the United States.
“Health cannot be a question of income; it is a fundamental human right” – Nelson Mandela
Health Disparities Portfolio
2022 – Current
PlusInc addresses ongoing public health disparities among numerous chronic health conditions, such as cancer (colorectal, melanoma), cardiovascular disease, COVID-19, extraintestinal pathogenic escherichia coli (ExPEC), HIV/AIDS, respiratory conditions (RSV, Asthma, COPD), substance use disorder (opioids, stimulants), and viral hepatitis (HBV, HCV). It also monitors emerging issues and their general impact on marginalized communities, including behavioral health, maternal health, and mental health.
Sponsors
2022 – Current
PlusInc receives financial support from numerous funders, including advocacy organizations, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical drug manufacturers, specialty pharmacies, and trade groups.
Staff & Governance
2022 - Current
PlusInc is managed by a team of respected professional consultants:
Brandon M. Macsata, Executive Director
Marcus J. Hopkins, General Consultant
Sergio Gomez, Creative Consultant
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PlusInc is governed by a dedicated, diverse volunteer Board of Directors, each committed to health equity:
Michelle Anderson (Waxahachie, TX)
Mary M. “Meg” Cooksey, RN-BC (Washington, DC)
Laura Friedman (New York, NY)
Vanessa Lathan, MPH, BSW (Arlington, VA)
Kassy Perry (Sacramento, CA)
Michael Pickering (Washington, DC)
Glen Pietrandoni, R.Ph., AAHIVP (Chicago, IL)
Kimberly Williams (Washington, DC)