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Could doulas improve maternal health outcomes in the U.S.?

Association of Health Care Journalists

These disparities highlight the urgent need for innovative approaches to maternal care that address not only clinical needs but also the social determinants of health that contribute to these disparities. Doula care may not be a panacea, but it is a solutions-focused tool in the larger effort to achieve maternal health equity.

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New Releases: SDOH Toolkit and Learning Forum Sessions for the Health IT Community

Health IT Buzz

The new Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Information Exchange Toolkit is a practical, on-the-ground resource designed to aid the health IT community in the implementation of initiatives that recognize the importance of using SDOH information. food, housing, transportation insecurity, clinical care).

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Breastfeeding is a Black Community Imperative

Black Health Matters

One of the reasons we celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week is because it is a health equity call to action, according to Bintou Diarra, Editorial Lead at Mama Glow, MS2 at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. The Social Determinants of Health often factor into our story, and they are present even with breastfeeding.

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

The MCH Policy Ideation to Action Learning Collaborative will provide state and local public health leaders with the tools, resources, and support they need to address key social determinants of health, such as housing and food security, through innovative policy approaches,” said Terrance E.

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Kelly Thompson – Bringing sex and gender differences to the forefront

Frontiers

Having led the Global Women’s Health program at The George Institute as Program Manager, Kelly has more than five years of experience overseeing research on the health of women across the lifespan. Kelly is currently serving as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Global Women’s Health.

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Hospital Systems: A Framework for Maximizing Social Benefit

The Health Care Blog

More specifically, a health system’s societal contribution should be evaluated based upon: Its ability to reduce per capita care costs in the populations they serve Its ability to reduce errors and increase measured patient satisfaction by improving the care experience.