Human Services Secretary Highlights Focus on Social Determinants of Health, Whole-Person Health Care and Employment Programs
"Social determinants of health can take many forms and are often barriers to good physical and mental health and economic well-being. When these conditions build up, it can make a person feel as though no matter what they do, they will be unable to advance and better their situation," said Secretary Miller. "If we do not seriously consider them when treating a person for a health condition or helping them prepare for success in the workforce, we are not fully addressing the barriers that people may not be able to overcome on their own."
The forum centered around differing approaches to integrating social determinants into health care and better leveraging relationships between health care providers, local human services offices, and community partners. The event, held at the
At the state level,
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"By prioritizing barrier remediation and integrating social determinants of health into the core of our work, we have a better chance to make a meaningful impact and help people achieve health, well-being, and the step up that should be possible," said Secretary Miller. "These efforts are an investment that can help individuals and families break intergenerational cycles of poor health, address barriers to success in the workforce, and improve overall well-being."
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