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Explore existing AHA tools and resources that relate to topics covered withing the self-assessment tool.
The TEP advises the Community Health and Environment initiative in its efforts to address environment as a social driver of health.
Health disparities must be addressed during childhood.
Engaging patients, family members, and communities to design care that meets their priorities and needs.
Vaccines prevent kids from contracting viruses.
Non-medical social factors can have a significant impact on a pregnant person’s health and well-being. These AHA resources highlight how hospitals can address their patients' social needs to achieve better health outcomes.
Infant mortality rate in the U.S is on a rise. These resources showcase ways hospitals and health systems are preventing infant mortality within and outside hospital walls.
Rural populations have limited access and availability of quality maternity care. With many labor and delivery units closing, hospitals and health systems are exploring various ways to provide maternity care. AHA highlights stories from rural hospitals below.
A comprehensive and coordinated care approach among health care professionals can improve health outcomes. Resources below highlight ways hospitals and health systems are implementing various perspectives and skillsets to meet the needs of mothers and families.
Using digital strategies can expand reach of care and meet people where they are. These AHA resources explore the use of technology and digital solutions to improve maternal health outcomes.