RESOURCES
This is a highly curated list of resources to support public health change agents advancing population health and equity. Many more tools to take action can be found in the population health and equity resource databases below.
PORTFOLIO 2: SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING
Meeting Individual Social Needs Falls Short of Addressing Social Determinants of Health
By: Health Affairs, Brian Castrucci and John Auerbach
Description: Distinguishes social needs from social determinants/upstream community conditions
Public Health’s Unique Role in Addressing Both Social Needs and Social Determinants
By: National Alliance to Impact the Social Determinants of Health
Description: Issue brief describing the role of public health in addressing social needs and social determinants
Advancing CHW Engagement in COVID-19 Response Strategies
By: Community Based Workforce Alliance
Description: Framework and strategies to equitably engage a community-based workforce in public health response
HHS’s Strategic Approach to Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Advance Health Equity - At a Glance
By: Health and Human Services (HHS)
Description: Brief summary of HHS approach to address social needs, social determinants and health equity
Community Health Worker Roles and Resources
By: C3: The Community Health Worker Core Consensus Project
Description: Resources for engaging a community health worker workforce