Shifting 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.
Read MoreA Model for Integrating SDOH Screening and Referral in the EHR
Study shows success in using EHR technology to streamline social determinant of health screening and referrals to hospital and community resources.
Read MoreStreetCred: Transforming Pediatrics Through Tax Prep
Three years after it was founded by two pediatrics interns, a clinic-based tax-prep service can now be found in nine health systems around the nation.
Read MoreHealthcare Anchor Network: Shifting Care Upstream
A national organization helps health systems leverage their influence and assets to impact local economies for improved community health.
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