Population/Community Health
Hospital and health system leaders must continue to focus on internal and community partnerships that drive the most affordable, accessible and social changes possible in a population health environment, a panel of hospital and health system leaders said at a recent AHA Executive Forum in Chicago…
Panelists discussed proactive, preventative approaches to care aid in population health strategies, and a case study in targeting opioid substance use disorder in communities.
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The AHA hosted a webinar on “Health Behaviors and the Role of Hospitals,” an accompaniment to an upcoming guide in our social determinants of health series. As hospitals and health systems are addressing more population health issues, unhealthy behaviors such as excess alcohol intake, smoking…
Spokane, WA
December 2017
The Coalition brings together nearly 25 partner organizations including 13 food banks, and Washington State University Extension, Rural Resources Communication Action, and the regional health district.
Carilion Clinic’s Fresh Foods Rx program was designed by Healthy Roanoke Valley and its partners, and modeled from the evidence-based model Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program by Bridgeport, Conn.-based Wholesome Wave.
Hot Springs, VA
December 2017
Greenville, SC
November 2017
New Impact is a healthy lifestyle and nutrition program for children with a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to the 85th percentile.