People with disabilities require specific healthcare needs and supports in order to thrive. These needs are dependent on many factors, including their identity and access to the Social Drivers of Health. In a new series of infographics, the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) discusses how our systems need to care for those with disabilities more accommodatingly. One example…
Political outcomes and legislation have long-term impacts on population health that are often vague and complex. This is one of the reasons why many people across the nation lack access to sufficient and informative healthcare information, hindering their ability to navigate the system and obtain needed care. In “A Vote for Health” from Milbank Quarterly, author Sandro Galea connects the…
HOPE Building Block 1: Relationships Launching our HOPE Building Blocks series, we delve into the transformative influence of Relationships. Let’s explore why these connections hold such significance. In 1938, researchers began a longitudinal study of male Harvard students to track their longterm health outcomes. Over the years, the research unveiled a crucial insight: loneliness can have detrimental effects, while close…
SPI MSW Intern Mara Christian Scher recently interviewed Steve Carroll, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services for the San Diego LGBT Community Center, to discuss the shortcomings of the healthcare field in supporting the specific needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Click HERE to view the full write-up of this conversation, the findings from a focus group discussion, and additional resources…
The CDPH has developed two new resources for prevention surrounding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)! The first resource, titled “Prevention Data Brief: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use Among Teens in California, 2021” covers statewide prevalence of ACEs and association with substance abuse. View this report here The second resource is an overview of ACEs trends from 2015-2021 across the state.…
Native Americans face a lower life expectancy than other ethnic or racial groups, at about 5.5 years less, and are also 2.3 times more likely to die from diabetes, facing a higher risk of suicide. This month, as part of Native American Heritage Month, SPI wants to bring attention to the stark health disparities that Indigenous Californians face, but also…
September is National Recovery Month! Join SAMHSA as they celebrate everyone who identifies as being in recovery and their families to recognize that “Hope is real. Recovery is real.” The recovery journey isn’t just for the person with the substance use or mental health issue—it includes everyone who cares about them. View a brand new graphic about holistic recovery on…
“Health” comprises much more than physical or mental health, and is dynamically affected by our complex history of federal and local policies. In order to promote and facilitate health equity, the National Academies, under direction of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health, convened a committee of experts to identify policies contributing to health inequity and…