Building Lasting Confidence in Addressing Social Needs
A service-learning project created by Socially Responsible Surgery highlights the advantages of integrating hands-on experience with social determinants of health into medical education.
Read MoreEquipping Pediatricians with the Tools to Discuss Firearm Safety
A tablet-based video and survey show potential in educating caregivers and reducing unsafe firearm storage, a new study finds.
Read MoreUniversal Screening to Protect Patients from Energy Insecurity
Many people eligible for utilities shutoff protections due to their health are unaware of it, but providers can look to universal screening to help bridge the gap.
Read MoreShifting the Culture of SDOH Screening in Specialty Clinics
Research from a sickle cell disease clinic hopes to shift the philosophy of subspecialty clinics to embrace a more holistic view of patient health.
Read MoreHealth Equity, Social Determinants, and the Role of Social Work
Recognizing the historical roots of health inequities — and why social workers bring a valuable perspective to solving intractable healthcare challenges
Read MoreHow Climate Change Jeopardizes Patient Health Today
Those on the front lines describe how we must transform our approach to care and infrastructure to safeguard patient health.
Read MoreNutrition Is a Healthcare Intervention Itself
The CEO of Community Servings discusses the evolution of medically tailored meals and the value of food-based intervention in addressing complex medical needs.
Read MorePoliticians, Physician Organizations, and the NRA
Physician organizations and the NRA often back the same congressional candidates with political donations. How do their contributions influence votes on gun-related legislation?
Read MoreImproving Children’s Healthcare Outcomes: A Walk in the Park?
A parks prescription movement catching on among healthcare providers may be a low-cost intervention for some of children’s biggest healthcare issues.
Read MoreFood Access and Education Take Root in Hospital Farms
Onsite farming provides ripe opportunity to improve food access and engage patients in better nutrition, benefiting outcomes and healthcare spending.
Read MoreCommunity Health Centers a Role Model for Addressing Social Needs
In the era of accountable care organizations and social determinants of health, the story of community health centers is more relevant than ever.
Read MoreA Smarter Policy Approach to Improving Housing Stability
Childcare costs, taxes, and eviction policies have an intertwined influence on housing stability, according to a new report from Children’s HealthWatch.
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