Voices of Health Equity: Building Thriving Communities through an Equity-Focused, Data-Informed SDOH Strategy
Voices of Health Equity: Building Thriving Communities through an Equity-Focused, Data-Informed SDOH Strategy
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) (EST)
Description
Session Description:
Institute for H.O.P.E.TM at The MetroHealth System expands the traditional medical model of care to include addressing the social drivers of health, yielding greater access to health care and improvements in health outcomes. With a focus on improving healthy equity for our most vulnerable communities, SDOH screening data is used to determine intervention opportunities through research, evaluation, resources, and programs. During this session, the presenters will provide several examples of programs that address social isolation, food insecurity, and housing quality and stability, through mutually beneficial partnerships with community-based organizations.
Key Takeaways:
1. Participants will learn to utilize SDOH screening data to identify social needs and develop impactful programs.
2. Participants will be able to develop a strategy for addressing social risk factors among patients focused on impact and health equity.
3. Participants will learn to create collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with community-based organizations.
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