Population health Anchoring hospitals in the community Growing network of health systems takes on social determinants June 11, 2018 Laurie Larson No Comments A growing network of health systems seeks to rebuild underserved, low-income neighborhoods along more equitable and sustainable lines.Read More
Population health Investing in healthy cities Initiative transforms civic collaboration to improve low-income communities May 14, 2018 Laurie Larson One Comment When health care, community development and finance work together, health equity can be the result.Read More
Community health Community violence’s burden on hospitals Leaders can use AHA data to fuel conversations about targeted funding for violence intervention and prevention initiatives February 12, 2018 Marty Stempniak No Comments Leaders can use AHA data to fuel conversations about targeted funding for violence intervention and prevention initiatives.Read More
Executive Briefing Hospitals and food insecurity Hospitals can build healthier communities by improving access to better foods October 9, 2017 American Hospital Association (AHA), Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET), and Association for Community Health Improvement No Comments Lack of accessible and affordable food is a major population health issue in the United States.Read More
Community health Clinic provides care with LGBT focus PROUD Family Health clinic is thought to be the first of its kind in New Jersey July 10, 2017 Matt O'Connor No Comments The PROUD Family Health clinic is thought to be the first of its kind in New Jersey.Read More
Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence Community health improvement: The role of trustees Board engagement essential in community health assessments June 12, 2017 Julia J. Resnick and Katya Seligman No Comments As hospitals refine their population health strategies, trustee engagement in community health assessments is vital.Read More
Viewpoint Know your community for population health Health systems must establish partnerships with local organizations for successful engagement April 10, 2017 Phillip Robinson, Chinwe Onyekere, and Norma A. Padron No Comments Understanding the social and economic factors that help determine well-being is an important first step in population health management.Read More
Executive Briefing Community health: The next generation Hospitals have important role to play in supporting, making possible healthy choices March 13, 2017 AHA Committee on Research No Comments An American Hospital Association report encourages improving community health, discusses strategies and spotlights best practices.Read More
Voices From the Field Leadership through partnership: Improving community health New AHA report points to ways health systems can help advance a population's well-being February 13, 2017 Mary K. Totten and Lawrence Prybil Ph.D. No Comments Five systems show how better health depends on building a culture that helps everyone attain and sustain a healthy life.Read More
Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence Hospital-community partnerships need a framework for success AHA guide outlines process for building, maintaining relationships beyond health system October 10, 2016 Cynthia Hedges Greising and Katya Seligman No Comments A new AHA guide outlines a process for realigning existing partners and identifying new ones to build sustainable and effective relationships outside a health system.Read More