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 […]
Category: Social Determinants of Health
Addressing Violence in Public Housing Communities: Genesee Health Systems, Flint, MIViolence is a significant social determinant of health for public housing residents. Exposure to violence is higher in communities where there are limited economic opportunities, high concentrations of poverty and unemployed people, and limited access to health and social services. And experiencing violence of any […]
Addressing Violence in Public Housing CommunitiesSocial, economic, and environmental factors, such as safe and healthy environments play a large role in determining the health status of public housing residents. Health Centers located in or immediately accessible to public housing developments are more likely to be in areas with higher rates of violent crime, defined as […]
Webinars: Addressing Violence in Public Housing CommunitiesSocial, economic, and environmental factors, such as safe and healthy environments play a large role in determining the health status of public housing residents. Health Centers located in or immediately accessible to public housing developments are more likely to be in areas with higher rates of violent crime, defined […]
Using Information Systems and Technology to Enhance Diabetes Care Thursday, February 21, 2019 Recording | Slides Patients and physicians require new tools to manage the growing burden of chronic illness. For providers responsible for the care of diabetic patients, developments in information management, real-time health education and feedback, and new approaches to self-monitoring and insulin […]