Mobilizing the Power of Lived/Living Experiences to Improve Health Outcomes for all

Patient and community involvement were central to the design, development and implementation of this project and resulting manuscript. Equity Mobilizing Partnerships in Community (EMPaCT), including its Community-Engaged Health Equity Assessment (CEn-HEA) framework, was co-created with diverse patient partners who have lived/living experiences of health inequities. In the preparation of this manuscript, patient partners were involved in codesign sessions to define the focus, structure and language of the manuscript. They collaborated in discussions to refine key concepts, articulate challenges and highlight solutions that are grounded in their lived realities. In the preparation of this manuscript, patient partners reviewed early drafts, contributed feedback to ensure accessibility and relevance of the content and shaped the actionable recommendations. This manuscript reflects EMPaCT's commitment to justice, inclusion and meaningful change.