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1Denise Brooks-Williams, FACHE, is senior vice president and CEO of market operations at Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan.
Frontiers of Health Services Management
|November 22, 2022
Summary
Henry Ford Health addresses healthcare disparities and social injustices in urban areas. They developed innovative strategies to tackle health challenges, focusing on equity for underserved communities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Equity
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Healthcare disparities disproportionately affect underrepresented urban populations in the US.
- Social determinants of health have long been recognized as drivers of unequal care and outcomes.
- The COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest, and racial injustice highlighted the urgent need for effective change in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address social and racial injustices within healthcare systems.
- To develop innovative strategies for meeting the needs of underserved populations.
- To create authentic and scalable social change addressing racism and discrimination in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration with leading local community organizations.
- Creative needs assessment and service delivery for underserved groups.
- Strategic development of programs addressing social, economic, and educational health challenges.
Main Results:
- Henry Ford Health (HFH) committed to addressing social and racial injustices.
- Development of innovative approaches to meet the needs of the underserved.
- Strategic initiatives launched to combat health disparities in Metro Detroit.
Conclusions:
- HFH is strategically creating scalable social change to address health inequities.
- Addressing social determinants of health is crucial for reducing disparities.
- Continued commitment to equity is essential for combating racism and discrimination in healthcare.
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