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"Breaking the Barriers to Health: Unpacking Social Determinants in Low-Income Communities 💡 Access to healthcare is just the tip of the iceberg. In this video, We explore how education, housing, employment, and social support systems shape health outcomes for underserved populations. Together, let's build awareness and drive meaningful change. #HealthEquity #SocialDeterminants #CommunityCare #PublicHealth #HealthForAll" PEV113 CA2 In video:Kartik Bansal Rahul Kumar Anumalasetti D N S Veerabhadra Rao sreeja mandhadapu

Last year we held a webinar for #HealthProfessionals to discover the world of #SocialHousing and why working with the sector brings many benefits to employees, organisations and patients! The webinar covered: 👉 What do you think of when you hear 'social housing'? 👉Do you know how the sector works? 👉How are social housing, health inequalities and patient pathways interlinked? 👉And why should working collaboratively with the social housing sector matter to you? 👉What are the social value benefits of health and housing collaborations? You can watch the recording here 👉 https://buff.ly/3XZMlxJ #HealthAndHousing #Collaboration #NHS

Why Community Health Workers Are Transformative for Their Communities Community health workers (CHWs) are more than healthcare providers—they are trusted neighbors, cultural bridges, and advocates for change. Coming from the same communities they serve, CHWs have a deep understanding of local languages, traditions, and challenges. Their unique position allows them to: ✅ Build trust and overcome cultural barriers. ✅ Deliver care tailored to their community's specific needs. ✅ Act as vital links between underserved populations and formal healthcare systems. When equipped with the right training and resources, CHWs empower their communities, improve health outcomes, and create sustainable solutions that last for generations. 💪💙 Let’s continue to support and celebrate the incredible impact CHWs have around the world. 🌟 #CommunityHealthWorkers #GlobalHealth #EquityInHealthcare #SustainableDevelopment

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are essential in delivering healthcare to the last mile, especially in underserved areas where resources are limited. At Pendeza, we’ve seen firsthand how the right training and digital tools can empower CHWs to improve health outcomes in their communities. However, access to reliable Internet remains a significant challenge, impacting their ability to fully benefit from online education platforms. With the support of uQualio®, which offers accessible digital education, and initiatives like the Community Health Impact Coalition we are working to bridge these gaps. By providing CHWs with the tools they need, we’re ensuring they can access vital knowledge and resources, even in areas with limited connectivity. Incorporating digital tools like music therapy and AI-powered solutions for mental health, we aim to empower CHWs with innovative methods to improve healthcare delivery. Together, we are creating a future where every community, no matter how remote, has access to quality healthcare. #CommunityHealth #CHWEmpowerment #DigitalEducation #LastMileCare #MentalHealthAwareness #Uqualio #CHIC #PendezaCommunity Antony Okungu | Adeola O. Akinyode | Mercy Moraa | Mercy Mwende | Martha D. Karimi | Carla Birnberg | Christian Bjerre Nielsen | Raissa Levy | Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN) | Climate Mental Health Network | Common Thread | Global Mental Health Action Network

Public housing agencies, including those in Boston, Seattle, and Austin, are addressing resident health through #innovative partnerships, reflecting the impact that housing has on physical and mental #health. For example, Boston’s Healthy Start in Housing program, launched in 2011, helps low-income women with high-risk pregnancies by providing stable housing and health services through collaboration with the Boston Public Health Commission. Seattle’s Behavioral Health Outreach Program, established in 2019, supports public housing residents with behavioral health issues through personalized care from nonprofit service providers. Austin’s housing authority partnered with federally qualified health centers to open a comprehensive healthcare clinic. These efforts suggest that, through resident engagement, health services utilization data, and partnership building, housing agencies can play an important role in improving health outcomes for residents. Read more on HUD User’s #PDREdge: https://lnkd.in/eZ5x5PiT

Social care needs ‘radical reform’, says Stephen Kinnock at Care Show 2024. The new Minister, serving as an MP since 2015, recently shared the government’s vision for adult social care with care professionals and the sector at large. A key takeaway? The need for more widespread adoption of technology to streamline care delivery and support our care workforce. You can read more on the new minister’s speech here: https://lnkd.in/eayqhPyN Discover economists’ insights and predictions on how lifestyle monitoring could transform the health and care system over the next decade. Dive into the report, “From Passive to Proactive: How Monitoring Technology Can Help Solve the Health and Social Care Crisis,” to explore the impact this technology could have on supporting better outcomes for all. https://lnkd.in/drRzxVJy #remotemonitoring #socialcare #healthtech #careshow #government #policychange #healthcaretechnology #minister #eldercare #data Home Care Insight

It is crucial for health and social care practitioners to regularly reflect on their own values, beliefs, and experiences to ensure that they do not negatively impact the care they provide instead influence it positively. By fostering self-awareness and embracing cultural competence, practitioners and care givers can strive to deliver person-centred care that respects the service users individuality and diversity. #healthcareassistant

Happy National Health Center Week! Did you know that Mosaic is a "Community Health Center"? Do you know why that makes us different? Community Health Centers were founded out of the Civil Rights Movement and the War on Poverty in the 1960s as a way to address population health issues beyond just clinical diagnoses — by focusing on the root of health disparities caused by poverty, inequality, lack of access to care, and other socio-economic factors. Since then, the Health Center Program has grown to become a key part of the nation’s healthcare system. Partially funded by government grants, Community Health Centers MUST meet the Health Center Program requirements, which include: - Having a governing board where a majority of its members are patients - Focusing on the needs of the groups of people and the areas they serve - Developing systems of care that center on the patient - Serving everyone, even if they cannot pay - Charging for services on a sliding fee scale - Providing all required services - Following everything else the Compliance Manual requires Learn more about the history of Health Centers and their birth during the 1960s on the National Association of Health Care Centers blog: https://loom.ly/_1Ihdkw. #NHCW24 #ValueCHCs #QualityCareForAll

A Week of Realizations: Rural Healthcare and Social Isolation My first week as a clinic manager in rural Minnesota has revealed some hard truths. In this diverse community, access to healthcare isn’t just a logistical issue—it’s deeply tied to social isolation. Many of our patients face the reality of living in remote areas, where the healthcare system feels distant, not just geographically but emotionally. They aren’t just lacking medical attention; they’re missing the human connection that makes seeking care feel safe and worthwhile. What’s a well-known, but still shocking fact, is that social isolation can have the same impact on mortality rates as smoking 15 cigarettes a day (U.S. Surgeon General). It’s a silent killer. In rural settings, this isolation is intensified by poverty, lack of transportation, and limited social support. A solution? What about fostering partnerships between both rural and urban clinics with community organizations to offer wellness visits or other events/offerings in local gathering spots—schools, churches, and even grocery stores? Build some familiarization and relationships with these patients, increase the trust and social connection with them so they do not feel so socially isolated from a community of healthcare workers who want to serve them. By integrating healthcare into the flow of everyday life, we can start to meet people where they are, combat isolation, and build trust in the process. Real change starts with acknowledging that healthcare is more than just medicine—it’s connection.

🌟 Community Health Workers: The Heart of Health Equity 🌟 “You cannot understand the trust, commitment, expertise or authenticity of Community Health Workers without considering the populations and communities from which they originate – those which have experienced historic and structural marginalization, othering, stigma, oppression and barriers to the social drivers of health and well-being.” – Denise Octavia Smith 💬 This powerful quote reminds us of the foundation of Community Health Work (CHW). CHWs are more than health educators or navigators—they are rooted in the lived experiences of the communities they serve. Many CHWs share the same struggles, face the same systemic barriers, and embody the resilience of those they support. 📢 Reflection Moment: - How can we honor the trust, expertise, and authenticity CHWs bring to public health? - How can we work to dismantle stigma, marginalization, and inequities that harm our communities? 💡 Advancing health equity starts with listening, reflecting, and taking action to address these systemic barriers. Let’s commit to this essential work and uplift CHWs, who are the backbone of healthier, more equitable communities. ✨ Together, we can create a world where everyone thrives. #CommunityHealthWorkers #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #HealthForAll #SocialJustice #CHWAdvocacy #HealthMatters #EquityInAction #WellnessForAll #CommunityCare