Name
Block 4: Utilizing the social determinants of health framework to align with community health goals
Date & Time
Monday, April 8, 2024, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Location Name
Denver 4
Focus Area
Centering community partner voice in decision-making
Session Type
Promising Practice (two 20-minute sessions per block)
Description

How should a community go about addressing the most challenging health issues facing its residents? Health departments across the country are working to address these issues. An emerging best practice involves focusing on social determinants of health and aligning with the community health improvement plan. This is the approach that the Ogden Civic Action Network and the Weber-Morgan Health Department has utilized for the past five years. The Weber-Morgan Health Department leads three committees that align with the Community Health Improvement Plan. The three areas of focus are mental health, substance use, and healthy living. Interventions are funded by OgdenCAN to address these needs. So far nine interventions have been funded totaling $249,313.