Building healthy communities by addressing root causes
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. While the U.S. has focused on improving access to healthcare, research shows that improving population health and achieving health equity is equally important. Read how CHC is building healthy communities by addressing these root causes.
Learn how we’re leading the SDOH effort from past events, interviews and blogs from SDOH experts:
Event: Scaling Up Neuro-Nurturing in Systems & Communities
Scaling Up Neuro-Nurturing in Systems & Communities Join the Population Health Learning Collaborative on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (ET) for a powerful discussion on scaling Neuro-Nurturing practices to improve child health, literacy, and wellbeing at a population level. CHC's Demetrius Geiger will be among the experts. Featured Experts: Dr. [...]
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Could Jeopardize Health of Millions
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Could Jeopardize Health of Millions CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is deeply concerned about proposed Medicaid cuts that could jeopardize the health of millions and destabilize the healthcare system as a whole. Right now, the U.S. Congress is considering drastic reductions to Medicaid—cuts that would strip lifesaving care from some of the most [...]
The Crucial Role of Black Doulas in Maternal Health
The Crucial Role of Black Doulas in Maternal Health By: Valerie Rochester, CHC Chief Health Equity Officer At CHC, we recognize that true progress and change begin with listening to and centering the experiences of those most impacted by systemic inequities and injustices. For supporting Black maternal health outcomes, a viable and supported Black [...]