This study provides insight on the experiences of patients of a national health plan with 2 structural determinants of health—health care discrimination and health literacy—and how those interact with ...

While resources and strategies to combat social determinants of health do exist, effectively leveraging them requires a coordinated approach involving supportive policies, technical assistance, ...

Country and continent-wise trends in mortality rates of ovarian cancer from 1980-2021: An analysis of GBD study 2021. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2024 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. This ...

As we enter a new year, we take the time to reflect on the successes and challenges of this past year, but more importantly set our sights on the future. Healthy individuals, community and environment ...

Race is not a social determinant of health (SDOH). This is because SDOHs are aspects of a person’s environment that affect their health, not aspects of themselves as individuals. However, racism can ...

The Community Health Equity Research Institute, with an award from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), provides pilot study grants to support projects in health ...

At a recent meeting, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors honored Nurses Week with a proclamation. Several nurses from across the department were in attendance to show support and receive the ...

Decode Colorado, digs into the healthcare landscape in Colorado. When you consider how, when, and why you get sick or deal with certain health conditions, are factors like race, socioeconomic status, ...

Despite significant advancements in medical technology and public health infrastructure, systemic racism remains a fundamental determinant of health, ...

Recent advances in health IT are transforming how providers manage patient safety, compliance, and equitable access to care. From AI-driven follow-up systems and automated immunization decision ...