How to Address Patients’ Social and Legal Needs During COVID-19  November 10

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020
12 - 1 p.m. Eastern; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Central; 9 - 10 a.m. Pacific

Hospitals and health systems are forming partnerships to create a network of services that better address the social and legal needs of vulnerable populations. These medical-legal partnerships are advancing health equity and improving community health and well-being. Medical-legal services include activities such as screening for legal needs so patients can be connected to on-site or community resources and offering in-house training for providers and staff so they’re aware of the availability of services associated with social determinants of health. Hear several organizations describe their programs to address patients' unmet legal needs and how COVID-19 has shaped the focus of medical-legal partnerships.  

Speaker:

Katie Feldman
Managing Attorney
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Thom Olmstead
Director, External Affairs
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center

Genevieve Birkby
Program Manager, Rainbow Center for Women and Children
University Hospitals