Population/Community Health
The commitment to address and work to end violence in our communities and hospitals is a priority for all members of the hospital staff and care teams. Often, our volunteer workforce is on the front lines confronting these incidences of violence.
With summer now upon us, and as temperatures rise,…
More than 1,000 creative minds will come together at the fourth annual Spotlight Health to discuss the cutting-edge health issues of our time. Spotlight Health is the opening segment of the annual Aspen Ideas Festival and takes place June 22-25 in Aspen, Colo.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity is defined as a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food with either disrupted eating patterns or reduced food intake. Food insecurity, a determinant of health, affected more than…
All social and community ills seem to eventually find their way to the hospital. Certainly the results of violence do.On June 9, Hospitals Against Violence Hope (#HAVhope) Friday will focus national attention on hospitals’ efforts to end violence with a digital media campaign – shared tweets,…
The AHA is focusing on several areas, including health equity and eliminating care disparities, violence and workplace safety, health system and community collaborations to advance health, and social determinants of health. AHA is working to build on this agenda through innovative campaigns and…
This week, June 4-10, 2017, the AHA's Association for Community Health Improvement is celebrating Community Health Improvement Week, a national event to raise awareness, demonstrate impact and celebrate the individuals and organizations that work to improve the determinants of health in their…
Keeping people healthy makes a lot more sense than treating them once they become ill. That’s why hospitals are increasingly engaged in health improvement strategies to build healthier communities and complement the health care they deliver.
As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, we would like to thank the many hospitals and health systems across the country that are addressing their communities’ behavioral health needs, often by working with local organizations to coordinate care beyond the walls of a hospital.
Discover the comprehensive Community Health Assessment Toolkit, a web-based tool designed to guide and support a community-engaged health assessment process. Explore the nine-step pathway and strategies for each step.
On May 7, 2017, I swore an oath to become the 118th chairman of the American Hospital Association. It is the honor of a lifetime. The challenges we face in health care right now are real. They won't be met easily or quickly. But after this year's Annual Membership Meeting, I am confident of one…