Data Discovery: Snapshot of Social Determinants of Health in Public Housing Primary Care Communities
Data Discovery: Snapshot of Social Determinants of Health in Public Housing Primary Care Communities March 2022 View Publication This brief describes the findings of an online mapping resource that shows the distribution of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) indicators across counties with Public Housing Primary Care (PHPC) health centers. The publication will summarize the importance […]
Finding Healthy Food: The Effects of ‘Food Deserts’ on Public Housing Residents Living with Diabetes
Nutrition is one of the key elements to living a healthy lifestyle and is particularly important for persons living with diabetes. It is one of the main factors that can affect a person’s quality of life. While a diabetic patient may be eating at least three meals every day, the nutritional value of the food […]
Guide to SDOH Screening Tools for Public Housing Residents
Guide to SDOH Screening Tools for Public Housing Residents View Publication Patients served by health centers are more likely to be affected by one or more SDOH when compared to the general population. Therefore, it is important for health centers to fully document the SDOH of their patients to determine the best approach to providing […]
The Impact of Health Literacy on Diabetes
The Impact of Health Literacy on Diabetes Health literacy is a measure of patients’ ability to read, comprehend, and act on medical instructions. Poor health literacy is common among racial and ethnic minorities, elderly patients, patients with chronic medical conditions, individuals with fewer years of education, and lower socioeconomic status. Addressing health literacy in […]
Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Diabetes Outcomes
Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Diabetes Outcomes Public housing residents often have complex health issues that are impacted by where they live. A report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows that individuals that receive HUD assistance are more likely to have chronic health conditions such as diabetes […]