Animated explainer: Building equitable health systems for all families

Americans spend significantly more on health than other wealthy countries. Yet, we face the worst health outcomes with the lowest life expectancy and highest maternal and infant mortality rates among peer nations. While our current health system fails everyone, it doesn’t affect all communities equally. This animation explains how the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is supporting efforts to build equitable health systems where every person, regardless of background, has access to the essential ingredients of optimal health.

Our partners and grantees are investing at the intersection of healthcare, education and community systems to create conditions where all children and families can thrive. We fund initiatives that create culturally respectful health and social support systems that enable better communication and building trust between individuals and providers, which leads to improved health outcomes and reduces disparities.

We also support a well-funded and equitable public health system that invests in preventive care. We need affordable and quality health care, paid family leave, respectful maternity care and a diverse and culturally affirming public health workforce. Together, we can build a future where the wellbeing of all children, families and communities is a fundamental right.