Population/Community Health
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking written public comments on 12 proposed new objectives for its Healthy People 2030 initiative. The new objectives cover chronic kidney disease, educational and community-based programs, environmental health, hearing and other sensory or…
The Department of Health and Human Services Sept. 29 declared a public health emergency for North Carolina due to health impacts from Hurricane Helene after making similar declarations for Florida and Georgia.
In this conversation, Rani Snyder, vice president, Program at The John A. Hartford Foundation, discusses the importance of Action Communities in age-friendly care, and why health organizations should use the tools they provide to build exceptional care frameworks.
Two clinicians and a vehicle — that's the model Sheppard Pratt has been using to give behavioral health access to its communities.
Boston Medical Center is the winner of the AHA’s 2024 Foster G. McGaw Prize, which recognizes the efforts of hospitals and health systems to improve the health and well-being of their communities.
The AHA awarded the Foster G. McGaw Prize to Boston Medical Center (BMC) Health System for its achievements in improving access to high-quality health care — particularly for underserved areas — and developing innovative partnerships with community organizations.
The AHA’s Hospital Community Collaborative has released "Healthier Together," a report about the program’s impact on community health throughout the country.
Health equity and social determinants have a direct impact on outcomes. And the role of social determinants of health outcomes has never been clearer. The AHA Center for Health Innovation can help hospitals and health systems partner with communities and redesign delivery systems to ensure seamless…
Collaboration is key to improving community health. And if you’re looking for inspiration to excel in this area, look no further than this year’s AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award winners.
The AHA June 13 released an infographic highlighting the many ways hospitals and health systems advance health and support their communities.