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Social determinants such as exercise, air, education, income & more affect our health. But how? A research project in search of better answers @HarvardGH @RWJF

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Joined May 2019
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IN 1 HOUR! Join HGHI, @FXBHarvard, & an expert panel of scholars & advocates for a timely discussion on immigration policy & the resultant public health crisis along the U.S./Mexico border. Register now! bit.ly/border_health @EuniceRendon @RESCUEorg @YaelSchacher
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"Identifying solutions to racial health equity issues in #HSR requires us to acknowledge the difference between race and racism when phrasing a research question". A deeply relevant commentary from our latest special issue @DriversofHealth ow.ly/Ma6150BXstu
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Amidst the pandemic, how do #SDoH shape health outcomes across diverse populations? Join us Oct 21 & 28 to find out! Hear from authors featured in the 2020 @HSR_HRET theme issue as they discuss their latest scientific findings on SDoH. Register now! driversofhealth.org/engage-w…
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Why do veterans take their own lives? A new @MasonCHHS study led by Dr. Farrokh Alemi finds surprising answers & identifies predictors of suicide >>> ow.ly/NhOK50BEkOL @MasonResearch @GeorgeMasonNews @DriversofHealth
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1 in 3 Americans are not confident in their ability to access basic resources to address their unmet #socialneeds – and this is unacceptable. Check out my recent @DriversofHealth post on @aboutKP’s work to lift the #totalhealth across communities. k-p.li/2M5RzCl
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When it comes to addressing our nation's critical health challenges, the greatest opportunity for lasting change often lives within public policies that affect #healthequity and well-being.
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This past Monday, we heard from two panels about how to better address #SDOH and #HRSN through the health system, community orgs, and other channels. Missed the meeting? Catch up by reading our blog post and watching the livestream below #DOHCambridge driversofhealth.org/2019/12/…
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Thanks @RWJF and @HarvardGH for hosting such a great day. I learned so much.
How can health systems work together to address social determinants of health? Gary Sing, @choucair, @betseytilson, and Shola Olatoye are ready to share their thoughts. #HGHItalks Tune in to our second panel here: bit.ly/33IGPQe
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Gary Sing of @MassHealth: social services and health services should improve awareness of each other to close loops and maximize impact - building relationships between pre-existing orgs is crucial to developing effective systems of care #HGHITalks #driversofhealth #SDOH
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At fascinating event today with nat’l expert speakers on the #driversofhealth. Proud that @HRiAction’s work on the social determinants of health - as convener, evaluator, facilitator, planner, & partner - directly aligns with this cutting edge research. #SDOH @DriversofHealth
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“The health disparities we see are a direct result of historical racial and gender oppression.” @lindagoler from @blkwomenshealth Critical to address power dynamics to advance change. #driversofhealth #dohcambridge @DriversofHealth @HarvardGH
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Alva Ferdinand, JD, PhD speaks to tailoring health goals to micropolitan communities: How can we adjust our benchmarks to create meaningful and achievable targets for rural communities? @DriversofHealth #SDoH #HGHITalks
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“Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to live their healthiest life possible.” Julie Morita from @RWJF opens up the #driversofhealth session in #CambMA. Advancing a transformational research agenda @DriversofHealth @HarvardGH
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Interested in the intersection of social factors and health? Join @DriversofHealth December 2nd for #DoHcambridge! Hear from two panels of experts on the health needs of different populations & the health system's role in serving those needs. bit.ly/2OnxKXk
Are you interested in the intersection of social factors & health? Attend a discussion on December 2 hosted by @DriversofHealth (a project of @HarvardGH). Hear from a panel of experts on the health needs of different populations: buff.ly/2XvdWFr
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Boston public health and health policy ppl: Are you going to the @DriversofHealth forum on Dec 2? We are! This free and public event will feature 2 panels on the health needs of different populations & the health system's role in serving those needs. driversofhealth.org/cambridg…
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"Health is political, and we can’t shy away from this." @natalialinou, executive director of @HarvardFXB, participates in a panel discussion with @dr_tonyiton and @hgse alum Daniela Lewy at today's @EdRedesignLab #ByAllMeans conference.
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To address social inequities, @AAMCtoday researchers interview citizens of Baltimore, soliciting their perspectives on how #MedEd, clinical care, & research can and should respond to social injustice and the social determinants of health: ow.ly/LtCk50wrhpf #SDOH #Inequity
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With 1/3 of Americans experiencing stress related to unmet #socialneeds, our Social Needs in America Survey suggests #SDoH should be screened for at every doctor's visit—yet @JAMA_current found only 32% of hospitals conduct these screenings.
Physicians rarely screen for #FoodSecurity, interpersonal violence, or other “social determinants of health." ms.spr.ly/6017TPS3l
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Why Denver Health and other hospitals are getting into the housing business dpo.st/2LRDmsJ via @denverpost