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Learn how organizations can engage members of the communities they serve to build trust, advance health equity, and improve care outcomes in this new report from INSPIRE.

This is a great spotlight article on someone who deserves it! If you do not know her, you should! This article is a great place to start. #differencemaker

Do you all know what "civic health" is? RWJF's 2024 County Health Rankings is zeroing in on this: "Evidence shows that participating in our communities, whether through volunteering or joining neighborhood groups, strengthens our social connections and sense of belonging which in turn, benefits our physical and mental health" and highlighting the importance of public spaces that facilitate civic engagement and social cohesion. Yet another way that we can plan and design for community health! https://lnkd.in/gtvp7zDB

Thanks for elevating equity across systems, especially in healthcare!

In the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community, Dr. Vivek Murthy underscores loneliness as a paramount health concern. In our latest article, Susan Hartmann explores the power of Community Connection based on the National Strategy to Advance Social Connection, emphasizing the pivotal role of community organizations in rebuilding the social fabric. Key Initiatives: Enhancing Infrastructure: We're investing in our city's physical landscape, championing initiatives like the Trolley Trail expansion and bicycle network improvements. Community Empowerment: Partnering with local organizations, we're amplifying neighborhood connections and celebrating our shared heritage through events like Lakeland Day and Trolley Trail Day. Future Focused: By adopting a holistic "connections-in-all" approach, we're paving the way for stronger housing, transportation, public health, and education sectors. Discover the depth of our commitment and learn how you can be a part of this transformative journey. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gSgfdD5i Join us in shaping a more connected, resilient College Park! Let's make social bonds the foundation of our community's success. 🏡🌍 #CommunityEngagement #SocialImpact #BuildingConnections 💪🤝

A community has better civic health when everyone can have a voice in decisions that impact their well-being. Check out our 2023 report to learn about civic health in your community: https://lnkd.in/gJh--uWN #CivicHealthMonth

Civic health is how a community participates in activities that strengthen well-being, enhance interconnections, build trust, help one another, talk discuss issues, volunteer, stay informed, and help craft solutions to shared challenges. https://lnkd.in/gFXQN6VQ

In their new Forefront article, Evelyne Kane, Victor Murray, and Miguel Rodriguez of the Camden Coalition; Tanya Shah; Alayna Tillman of the University of California, San Francisco LACRC; Alyce Luna; Connie Montgomery of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation; Lauren Pelley; and Olivia Richard share recommendations for helping Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) navigate misalignments with their enrollee advisory committees, from the perspective of people with lived experience who have worked closely with the Camden Coalition—and other organizations—on multiple community engagement initiatives. "In our experience, good community engagement should reflect the community’s values and interests. As members of the Camden Coalition’s community engagement staff (Kane, Murray) and National Consumer Scholars program (Tillman, Luna, Montgomery, Pelley, Rodriguez, Richard), we are committed to building authentic partnerships between health care organizations and people with lived experience. From our extensive experience advocating for and representing consumers in community engagement initiatives, we know that building partnerships requires time, trust, and skill. While we agree that additional requirements can support the desired end-state of new D-SNP EACs—where these committees lead to meaningful improvement of health plan operations and member outcomes through health plan engagement with members in authentic, equitable, and mutually beneficial ways—real-world guidance is needed to help build such partnerships together." Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3vxcmZ0

It's sunny in Texas and that's perfect for National Walking Day! Today is a great opportunity to engage family, friends, and neighbors in a walk around the neighborhood or area park. Connecting with others and being active are key components of a healthy life. However, we know that many Texans just don't have the same opportunities to get out and be active. From missing sidewalks to unsafe parks, non-medical factors can have a direct impact on a person's health and well-being. That's why Episcopal Health Foundation supports solutions than promote equity and address non-medical drivers of health across the state. Part of that work includes helping community organizations push for policy improvements at all levels. Seemingly simple changes like the addition of sidewalks and safer pedestrian areas can make a considerable difference in daily physical activity levels and community health. So, as we walk today -- we're continuing our efforts to improve #HealthNotJustHealthCare in Texas! Fit Houston #Walk30 #HOUwalk