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Wicked Problems: The Social Determinants of Health

Web1. Why socially determined health disparities are wicked problems. Socially determined health disparities are difficult to define. Human health is comprised of compounding factors such as genetic …

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The Intersection of Social Factors and Health Policy: A Deep Dive …

WebToday, the conversation around healthcare has expanded beyond traditional medical treatments to include a broader understanding of the social circumstances that …

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#WickedProblemsinWellness: Food Justice and Health Equity

WebResearch indicates a strong correlation between food insecurity and adverse health outcomes. According to a report by the United States Department of Agriculture …

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#WickedProblemsinWellness: The Role of Financial Wellness in …

Web“The first wealth is health.” American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson stated this in 1860, and it continues to ring true today. But what exactly is the link …

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Adopting a Multi-Pillar Solution to Address Social Determinants of

WebIn the ongoing pursuit of improving public health outcomes, tackling Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) has emerged as a top concern for regulatory agencies …

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U.S. Potential Path to Addressing Health-Related Social Needs: …

WebToday, 40% of Americans face significant material hardship, which includes limited access to vital resources such as nutritious food, medical care, affordable …

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Addressing Veteran’s Needs through Holistic Care

WebVeteran-serving organizations address various needs, including healthcare, mental health care, housing and homeless assistance, and financial and employment …

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How can states build better relationships between Health Care

WebHealthcare providers, organizations, and payers recognize the connection between social needs and health outcomes. These social needs are often described as …

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Medicaid Changes Could Address Health-Related Social Needs …

WebMichelle Shumate, Northwestern University In 2023, 40% of Americans will face significant material hardship: limited access to essential resources such as nutritious food, medical …

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Real-World Wicked Problems

WebBOF, founded in 2016, is a network of organizations and sectors working together to improve educational outcomes for children in the area through a specific …

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Networks and Systems Change: The Washing Machine Model

WebBy Anne-Marie Boyer Conversations around social issues are regularly punctuated with the term “systems change.” Systems change recognizes that problems …

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#SystemsofCare: What is cultural competence, and how can we …

WebBy Brett Mayfield Health disparities in the United States continue to be an area of focus for many nonprofits. In 2021, NNSI Founder and Director Michelle Shumate …

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Research Summary: Implementing culturally competent transplant …

WebBy Brett Mayfield Health inequalities continue to pose a significant public health problem, so nonprofit leaders often must intervene with this challenge head-on. …

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Tips & Tools for Network Instigators: Actor Mapping

WebIn their book, Networks for Social Impact, Michelle Shumate and Katherine R. Cooper provide tips and tools on the best ways to set up a network. When creating a …

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“Wicked” problems: What are they, and why are they of interest to …

Webby: Katherine Cooper Not too long ago, I sat in on a meeting of local leaders as they wrestled with an education initiative that they were trying to implement in the …

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Implementing Inter-Agency Referral Technologies

WebThe main goal of referral systems is to improve and streamline patients’ access to health and social service providers. The referral process involves directing a …

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Understanding U.S. Veterans and Military Connected …

Web2 About the Organizations About AmericaServes AmericaServes is a model for coordinated care intended to revolu onize the health and human service delivery process for …

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Navigation Systems: An introduction to the four types of …

WebAs shown in our previous blog, “Understanding and navigating saturated referral landscapes,” the number of navigation systems is exploding. But, not all …

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