Bridging the Digital Divide: Using Technology to Improve Access to Health Care for Public Housing Residents April 2020 View Publication The purpose of this report is to outline the digital needs and challenges of public housing residents, the risks and benefits of using technology to improve patient care, and recommendations on how to prepare health […]
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Social Determinants of Health for Public Housing Residents: Access to Healthy Food April 2020 View Publication Areas with insufficient access to fresh food, called food deserts, frequently include neighborhoods with public housing developments. Low-income neighborhoods often lack full-service grocery stores and farmers’ markets where residents can buy a variety of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and low-fat […]
Social Determinants of Health for Public Housing Residents: Diabetes September 2020 View Publication Diabetes is not only more prevalent among public housing residents, it is also more severe. Community assets, such as healthy food outlets and safe places to engage in physical activity, can determine diet and exercise, and in turn, obesity and diabetes rates. […]
Social Determinants of Health: Community Violence September 2020 View Publication Social, economic, and environmental factors, such as income, access to high quality health care services, and safe and healthy environments play a large role in determining the health status of public housing residents. This publication by NCHPH discusses various elements of community violence in public […]
Addressing Violence In Public Housing Communities: Case Examples of Violence Prevention and Intervention Strategies from Public Housing Primary Care Grantees January 2019 View Publication This publication by NCHPH provides insight into violence in public housing, while also providing case studies and best practices from health centers.