Children's National Health System, Howard University Hospital, Providence Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital and United Medical Center - District of Columbia Healthy Communities Collaborative

What is it?

The District of Columbia Healthy Communities Collaborative (DCHCC) is a collaborative of DC hospitals and federally qualified health centers sharing the goal of reducing health disparities and increasing health equity for vulnerable DC populations. In addition, the DCHCC conducted a community health needs assessment and developed a community health improvement plan addressing identified needs. DCHCC also sponsors “DC Health Matters,” an interactive web portal providing actionable local health information along with resources, best practices and information about community events.

Who is it for?

The DC community with a focus on the most vulnerable residents.

Why do they do it?

The community benefits from DCHCC members working together and sharing resources to advance health in an efficient and community-centered manner.

Impact

In 2014 alone, dchealthmatters.org attracted more than 3,770 unique visitors, 5,700 visits and 18,700 page views. Actionable community health data ensures focus on areas with the largest health disparities.

Contact: Marti Bailey
Director, Sibley Senior Association & Community Health
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Telephone: 202-660-5658
Email: mbaile35@jhmi.edu