Health Disparities

Fourth Annual DC Public Health Case Challenge: The Changing American City and Implications for the Health and Well-Being of Vulnerable Populations

by Laura DeStefano | Oct 9, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  In 2016 the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Roundtable on Population Health Improvement, of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies) held the fourth annual District of Columbia (DC) Public Health Case...

Social Determinants of Health 101 for Health Care: Five Plus Five

by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 9, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  Introduction Social determinants of health (SDoH) is a relatively new term in health care. As defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), SDoH are “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These circumstances are shaped by the...

Public Health 3.0: A Call to Action for Public Health to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century

by Jenna Ogilvie | Sep 7, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

    This article is a joint publication initiative between Preventing Chronic Disease and NAM Perspectives. Summary  Public health is what we do together as a society to ensure the conditions in which everyone can be healthy. Although many sectors play key...

The Interplay of Community Trauma, Diet, and Physical Activity: Solutions for Public Health

by Jenna Ogilvie | Aug 7, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  Diet- and activity-related illnesses—such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and type 2 diabetes—can shorten life spans and adversely impact quality of life. Over the past 15 years, the public health field has made important progress in addressing these...

Health Literacy and the Arts: An Intersection Worth Exploring

by Jenna Ogilvie | Jul 17, 2017 | Commentary, Perspectives

  Introduction In recent years, health literacy is increasingly viewed as aligning complexities and tasks with people’s skills and abilities. With this understanding of health literacy, there comes a growing recognition that we, as health care providers, need to...

A Proposed Framework for Developing Health-Focused Public-Private Partnerships Based on National Sustainable Development Priorities

by Jenna Ogilvie | Jul 10, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) constitute a broad and ambitious agenda for the world to achieve by 2030. Although governments are the primary drivers for implementation of the agenda, it has been widely acknowledged that public-sector...

Standardized Screening for Health-Related Social Needs in Clinical Settings: The Accountable Health Communities Screening Tool

by Jenna Ogilvie | May 30, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

The impacts of unmet health-related social needs, such as homelessness, inconsistent access to food, and exposure to violence on health and health care utilization, are well-established. Growing evidence indicates that addressing these and other needs can help reverse...

Philanthropy and Beyond: Creating Shared Value to Promote Well-Being for Individuals in Their Communities

by Jenna Ogilvie | Apr 21, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

  This article is a joint publication initiative between The Permanente Journal and the National Academy of Medicine.   Abstract Health care organizations can magnify the impact of their community service and other philanthropic activities by implementing...

Building Health Literacy and Family Engagement in Head Start Communities: A Case Study

by Jenna Ogilvie | Apr 14, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

Policy makers, government agencies, and community organizations seeking to improve health outcomes in vulnerable populations are paying increased attention to family engagement and health literacy as key elements of a population health approach. To capitalize on the...

Working Toward Engaging Local Businesses in Community Obesity Solutions: A Preliminary Account from the Field

by Jenna Ogilvie | Apr 3, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives

Childhood obesity continues to be a serious public health concern in the United States. About 12.7 million children and adolescents aged 2–19 years, or 17 percent of the population, have obesity (CDC, 2016). In addition to genetic and behavioral factors, the...