Social Drivers of Health

Important to the achievement of optimal health is an understanding of how social and physical environments influence health outcomes.
Social Determinants of Health
Social Drivers of Health (SDoH) are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work and play that affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes. These factors include education, employment, food security, housing, access to health services, social isolation and transportation.

The health care industry's ability to address SDOH in partnership with individuals and their communities is key to improving population health. The Foundation is committed to expanding its knowledge and offers resources and information to help build awareness and an understanding of the implications of SDOH.

Whole-Person Health

In the wake of suicide, Crisis Connections provides comfort to survivors

In the wake of suicide, Crisis Connections provides comfort to survivors
Losing a loved one to suicide is devastating. Cambia Health Foundation recently sponsored Crisis Connections to create comfort care packages … Read More

Meeting the needs of our community after disasters

Meeting the needs of our community after disasters
The Foundation reserves funds for scenarios that require an immediate response, allowing us the ability to be flexible and agile when natural disasters strike.… Read More

We Accept All Patients. We Always Have. We Always Will.

Idaho Primary Care Association (IDPCA) celebrates National Community Health Center week.… Read More

Overall Health and Wellbeing in Four Oregon Rural Communities Significantly Improved

Overall Health and Wellbeing in Four Oregon Rural Communities Significantly Improved
New impact report shows how communities can cultivate resilience in the face of economic and health challenges. … Read More

Whole Health Care. Whole Lives. Whole Community

Whole Health Care. Whole Lives. Whole Community
Innovative initiative connecting stable housing and physical/mental health services for Portland’s homeless community. … Read More

Re-imagining the Future of Healthcare through Technology

Re-imagining the Future of Healthcare through Technology
Named a TED Audacious Project for 2020, tech nonprofit, SIRUM, plans to redistribute almost $1 billion of prescription medication in the next five years.… Read More

Community Health Centers: Building a More Equitable Health Care System

Community Health Centers: Building a More Equitable Health Care System
Addressing disparities and serving those most in need.… Read More

Cambia Health Foundation Awards $1.6 Million to Build Health Equity

Grants support innovative whole person care strategies focused on eliminating disparities. … Read More

University of Utah’s Comprehensive Approach to Support Adolescent Wellbeing

University of Utah’s Comprehensive Approach to Support Adolescent Wellbeing
This blog is part of a series featuring the game-changing initiatives of our Healthy People, Healthy Communities grant partners. … Read More

Cambia Health Foundation Awards Over $2 Million to 14 Northwest Nonprofits to Transform Health Care

Grants to change the way people experience health care… Read More
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