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Our holistic approach to promoting public health is at the core of our mission. In honor of #NationalPublicHealthWeek, learn how our Outreach And Public Safety Teams improve the well-being of individuals and advance health equity each day. https://bit.ly/3PNCdmx

WHAT ARE THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH? Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age. The five groups are: ?? Healthcare Access and Quality ?? Neighborhood and Built Environment ?? Social and Community Context ?? Economic Stability ?? Education Access and Quality We know wide health disparities and inequities exist, and that's why GFC strategically focuses on each sector to systematically reduce disparities that affect people's health and positively impact thousands of lives in our community. Just promoting healthy choices won't eliminate health disparities. Instead, GFC and our partners take action to improve the conditions in people's environments. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be taking a closer look at exactly how GFC recognizes and impacts all five categories, so make sure you're following along! Healthy People 2030, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. https://lnkd.in/du2wF4u

WALS: Protecting Health & Safety of Minnesotans | Science-Based Policies Discover how WALS took decisive action to ensure the health and safety of Minnesotans during challenging times. Learn about their collaboration with public health experts and the implementation of science-based policies for the benefit of all. #WALS #Minnesotansafety #PublicHealth #ScienceBased #HealthandSafety #CommunityProtection #Leadership #Minnesotanews #PolicyMaking #HealthCare

A defining development of the 20th century that changed the course of public health was when governments around the world improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. However, a binational study led by University of California San Diego researchers found that, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, people experiencing homelessness and individuals who inject drugs in San Diego and the bordering city of Tijuana, Mexico often did not have access to these basic resources. There are estimated to be 10,000 people who inject drugs in Tijuana and another 21,800 in San Diego, many of whom are experiencing homelessness. “We found that even in Southern California — one of the wealthiest parts of the world — people who use drugs often go without access to water, showers and toilets. The lack of these basic services also places people who use drugs at risk of serious, but preventable, illnesses, and poses risks to society at large.” — First author Alhelí Calderón Villarreal, MD, MPH, who will graduate in June with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health from the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego Researchers found that 78 percent of individuals interviewed did not have access to an acceptable toilet, 54 percent did not have regular access to showers, and 11 percent reported having insufficient access to drinking water. Only 38 percent of study participants had access to water and soap for handwashing and the same number of participants reported defecating outdoors, placing themselves and the general public at health risk. “Access to water, sanitation and hygiene are needed in both cities to reduce disparities and improve health and well-being among people who inject drugs, especially for those who are unhoused. It also benefits public health for the region as a whole.” — Senior author Georgia Kayser, PhD, assistant professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health “Providing everyone with access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services is necessary to prevent disease transmission and improve public health in the region.” — Gudelia Rangel Gomez, PhD, professor and investigator at the Colegio de la Frontera Norte and Border Health Coalition, Baja California, Mexico #PublicHealth #Homelessness #DrugUse #COVID19

Strengthening partnerships and collaboration is key in ensuring the health and well-being of communities worldwide. Together, we can build a healthier future for all. https://lnkd.in/eSsvADwA?

The American Public Health Association (APHA) sponsors National Public Health Week from April 3 to 9 to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important for improving our nation’s health. This year’s theme, Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health, emphasizes the way different cultures focus on health. As an FQHC, for My Community Health Center, public health is more than just health care. It is all the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are healthy. It is making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It is also the relationships we foster in our communities. We are all interconnected. When we all come together to support public health, all of us — individuals, families, communities, and the public health field — can achieve the goals of public health! https://lnkd.in/gHfePk3p #NationalPublicHealthWeek #centeringandcelebratingculturesinhealth #mchc #FQHC

Real talk: understanding community health needs is a big deal for us. ???? Your voice matters in shaping our services. So, let's chat! ?? Share your thoughts in the comments or hit us up via our bio link. Together, we can make healthcare better for all. #CommunityHealth #PharmacyCare #Lagos #AllwaysPharma