Social Determinants of Health Lessons Learned, Challenges, and Barriers: A Resource for Health Centers Vol. 3

Special and vulnerable populations (SVP) often face additional barriers to care, many of which are compounded by social determinants. When screening for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), health centers serving SVP will need to take into account the unique needs and circumstances of the populations they serve, particularly during times of crisis (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic). Screening for SDOH is the first step towards addressing these disparities. In 2020, from October to November, AAPCHO, HOP, MHP Salud, and NHCHC hosted the “Screening Methods and Using Outreach and Enabling Services to Address Social Determinants of Health.” Learning Collaborative for health centers serving SVPs to explore effective strategies to screen for SDOH and build effective practices to address SDOH through the provision of outreach and enabling
services (e.g., non-clinical services that facilitate access to care such as eligibility assistance, case management, and transportation). The content of this publication will include information from lessons learned, challenges, barriers, and impact stories shared from the four (4) sessions of the Learning Collaborative, interwoven with information gleaned from research.