The High Cost of Being Poor: Health Effects and Outcomes of Poverty in North Carolina (Includes Poverty Simulation)

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Target Audience

This course targets individuals who are interested in examining the intersection of health care and poverty.

Description

Description: Researchers, clinicians and policy makers are beginning to recognize the importance of social determinants as contributors to the health of patients and communities. The County Health Rankings model (http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/explore-health-rankings) suggests that social and economic factors contribute to 40% of the quality of life and length of life of communities, which is twice as much as the contribution of clinical care. Participants will begin with an overview of the impact of poverty, a key social determinant, on health and health care in our state, and efforts focused on addressing this determinant to improve the overall care of communities. Participants will be exposed to the realities of poverty, including the challenges of navigating the complex world of government services and other essential service providers. Participants will then end the educational experience with a poverty simulation that is sure to heighten your awareness.

Speakers:
Sveta Mohanan MD, FAAFP, AAHIVM
Interim Chief Medical Officer
Charlotte Community Health Clinic

Rachael Pennell, MSW, LCSW
Director of Integrated Behavioral Health
Charlotte Community Health Center

Bonnie Tiernan
Director of Community Engagement
Crisis Assistance Ministry

Objectives

• Identify and explore evidence that links poverty and other social determinants to health and health care.
• Discuss and explore cultural, physical and environmental barriers to addressing Social Determinants within health care in NC.
• Review efforts to address social determinants to improve health in North Carolina.
• Better understand the realities of poverty through simulation.

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