The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team is committed to promote understanding and improve the orientation of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for North Carolinians. In order to support these goals, we will share a publication on SDOH each month on our Practice Support Blog.
Addressing the Social Determinants of Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Ensuring Equity, Quality, and Sustainability (Clone)
Sep 6, 2021 8:17:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Social Determinants of Health, COVID-19, health equity, equity
Social Determinants: housing needs and home ownership in Watauga County, NC
Apr 1, 2021 9:02:59 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Social Determinants of Health, Healthcare Insights, Healthy Opportunities, health equity, rural health, housing
Social determinants awareness has become a consistent consideration in healthcare as we've become intentional about recognizing the environmental, social, and other factors leading to suboptimal health outcomes. Housing and the demand for safe and affordable housing is a challenge in many communities.



