Social Determinants of Health in Primary Care Settings

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In this presentation, Mid-America MHTTC provides a rationale to address Social Determinants of Health in primary care settings. The presentation provides a broad overview of the topic and serves as introduction to future presentations of specific conditions by which people live, work and age. In particular, participants of this presentation will:

  • Define social determinants of health, health equity and health disparities
  • Describe the impact of social determinants on health outcomes
  • Understand the importance of assessing for common social determinants of health in primary care settings
  • Identify actionable steps to screen and refer to community supports for social determinants of health

Learn more about Context Clues: Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to Enhance Treatment.

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