When Health Becomes a Decision of Power (The Politics of Being Well)

We often talk about health in terms of the choices we make and the resources available to us. But who gets to make the decisions that shape those resources, opportunities, and the conditions surrounding our everyday lives?

In the final episode of The Politics of Being Well, a three-part Equity Matters series, I explore the connection between power, democracy, and health equity. Through the life and legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer, we examine the difference between having a voice, being heard, and having influence over decisions that affect our well-being. We close with a question that challenges how we think about democracy and public health: What would it mean to build a society where people not only have the opportunity to be well, but also have a meaningful say in shaping the conditions that make well-being possible?

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