SIC4Change’s Post

I asked 50 people for their favorite things of the year: • Mobile Clinics • Community Outreach • Healthcare Access • Underserved Populations • Improved Health Outcomes Then I spent weeks compiling answers to create the Best of Healthcare Curation. Here’s the recap of each one: Mobile clinics bring healthcare to those in need. Community outreach improves access. Order your medical supplies today. Share or comment if you support community health initiatives!

At the heart of every thriving community is the promise of healthcare – a fundamental right that binds us together in our most vulnerable moments. Healthcare is the lifeline that ensures our collective well-being and community resilience. But for all the good it does, we must recognize that true healing goes beyond the walls of any clinic or hospital. It lies in the promise of health equity – the belief that everyone, regardless of race, income, or background, deserves access to the same high-quality care. Health equity means ensuring every mother-to-be receives compassionate, culturally competent care. It means every child, no matter where they live, has a fair chance to grow up healthy and strong. We’re all in this together. Achieving health equity is a journey we must take in partnership. ↳ It requires us to tear down barriers preventing many from accessing the care they need. ↳ It calls on us to listen to voices of the underrepresented, to understand their struggles, and to act with urgency and empathy. As we stand together, united by our shared humanity, we, at KC Health Collaborative, urge you to commit to helping us make healthcare the center of our community. Together, we can ensure healthcare allows everyone to feel seen, heard, and valued. Let’s get to work! - Follow KC Health Collaborative to stay up-to-date about our efforts in fostering health equity and community connections in the Kansas City region. #HealthEquity #CommunityCare #HealthCare #KansasCity

What are QIN-QIOs? Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organizations (QIN-QIOs) bring Medicare beneficiaries, providers and communities together in data-driven initiatives that increase patient safety, make communities healthier, better coordinate post-hospital care and improve clinical quality. Watch this 60-second video on how QIN-QIOs make community healthcare better! https://lnkd.in/gsjvmMqX

To all of the health care providers, workers, and administrators, this week we recognize your ceaseless efforts to keep us safe, healthy, and thriving. You are the people we turn to when we need it most, and we are so grateful for your dedication to serve your community. Share this post to spread the word about this important week! #CSUGlobal #CSUGlobalCampus #NationalHospitalWeek

🌟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐀 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 🌟 As we reflect on the recent observance of National Minority Health Month, it’s clear that addressing health disparities is a vital, year-round endeavor. At Archo Advocacy, LLC we are committed to elevating the conversation around health equity and sharing impactful initiatives in this field. Lee Community Healthcare's Associate Director, Rachel Walter, reminds us that achieving health equity requires more than just monthly recognition—it demands our ongoing commitment. Health disparities represent significant, real-life challenges for many and exacerbated by barriers like inadequate healthcare access, poor nutrition, and unsafe environments. We aim to spotlight organizations like Lee Community Healthcare, which works tirelessly with public health agencies and community-based partners to deliver equitable, culturally sensitive care. Their approach emphasizes the importance of providing everyone with culturally and linguistically appropriate information to better manage their health outcomes. We invite everyone within the healthcare ecosystem to engage with us in this crucial conversation. Educate yourself about the social determinants of health, volunteer, support educational programs, advocate for inclusive health policies, and use your influence to promote health equity. #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #HealthcareInnovation

Lots of questions today on where Team Based Primary Care is happening in Canada. See The Alex and hear the voices of patients and providers on the value of, the meaning of, and what it takes to implement true team-based primary care. See other examples at www.TeamPrimaryCare.ca #teambasedprimarycare #primarycarecrisis

“Battles in Washington between different types of health care companies dwarf conventional Right vs. Left or private sector vs. government dynamics. Despite the sheer scale of this industry competition, very little has been comprehensively documented in the public domain in a way that is accessible to policy and industry analysts. Since policy debates are often presented without accompanying industry context, they are frequently misunderstood.” Demystifying these fierce commercial competitions could help policy makers more accurately diagnose America’s most pressing health care policy challenges. Checkout Baron’s latest health care report, “The Insider’s Guide to America’s Health Care Wars.” https://lnkd.in/gbkXaPuC

Ever wondered what a healthcare system led by the community could look like?🌟 Imagine this: Bringing community leaders to the table to set healthcare priorities. What if our focus wasn't just on treating illnesses but on understanding and addressing what really matters to the people we're here to serve? It's about authentic community engagement and leadership shaping a healthcare system that tackles the issues close to our hearts. Housing, food, transportation, safety – these are more than just checkboxes; they're the upstream determinants of health. By letting the community guide us, we're not just treating symptoms; we're getting to the root causes. It's time to shift our healthcare investments, putting communities in the driver's seat to create substantial and sustainable positive health outcomes. Excited about this shift? Curious to hear your thoughts in the comments! 🗣️ #communityledhealthcare #socialdeterminantsofhealth

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