Population/Community Health
This has been a very disturbing and emotional week for our country. We know full well that there are racial disparities in our health care system and we are working hard to address them. Further, we know that there are racial disparities in our criminal justice system and we see them taking place.鈥
This guide features case studies of the 2015 Foster G. McGaw Prize winner and finalists. These exemplary hospitals and health systems fully embody the prize's criteria: leadership, commitment, partnership, breadth and depth of initiatives, and community involvement.
Hospitals and health systems are going above and beyond to address and treat the myriad behavioral health concerns in their communities. To highlight and honor the dedicated women and men who care for and keep our communities health during Mental Health Month, the AHA sat down with members of the鈥
As AHA President Rick Pollack noted in his Friday blog post, this week we come together to celebrate the more than five million dedicated women and men working in America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems for National Hospital Week. How can your hospital get involved? Join the AHA鈥檚 #MyHospital鈥
There are more than five million dedicated women and men working in more than 5,000 hospitals in every state and community across America. While those numbers tell an impressive story about the critical role America鈥檚 hospitals play in our national life, there鈥檚 a better story. It鈥檚 a story best鈥
Eliminating disparities in care is the 鈥渘ext frontier鈥 in the transformation of America鈥檚 health care, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial today told AHA members, commending the association 鈥渇or developing concrete steps to guide each and every one of you in the work you do in our鈥
The 黑料正能量 Association Grassroots Champion Award recognizes those hospital leaders who most effectively educate elected officials on how major issues affect the hospital鈥檚 vital role in the community, who have done an exemplary job in broadening the base of community support for the鈥
A recent blog post for the New York Times highlights the important role caregivers have at discharge 鈥 the time of transition from hospital care to care at home and beyond.
Improving behavioral health is one of the top priorities for hospitals and the communities they serve. A new guide from the AHA鈥檚 Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence outlines how hospitals and health systems can address the challenges of integrating physical health with behavioral health, enhance鈥
A collaborative network of hospitals and community organizations is improving behavioral health care in Connecticut. Norwalk Hospital partnered with community stakeholders to establish the Greater Norwalk Community Care Team, focusing on delivering enhanced care to individuals with complex medical鈥