Community Health Solutions

Digital access is essential for advancing equity in education, health, housing, economic opportunity, civic engagement, and more. The good news is, we can advance digital equity by working together at the community level. We invite you to check out our new article, 20 ideas for advancing digital equity through community innovation. https://lnkd.in/esHFSPMx

New post in elevation! In this series of short videos Linda A. Hill of Harvard Business School shares insights and ideas on what works from her research in leading innovation. https://bit.ly/3Sdp1qX

We are pleased to announce our latest refresh to the elevation network, featuring the elevation podcast series along with new ideas for leading innovation, tapping the power of storytelling, using words that work for advocacy, and more. Visit elevation https://bit.ly/3zkyLs1

New elevation podcast episode! Positive teamwork is a choice, not an accident. Terry Laine of CHS shares insights and lessons learned from her deep experience in helping community organizations create positive and productive teams. Listen here https://bit.ly/3yCM1qb

As another school year comes to a close, we are reminded that teachers can change lives and transform communities, one child at a time. Thank you teachers and everyone in our schools! Visit elevation to watch the video https://bit.ly/3QvFt4Y

We've got fresh ideas on community health innovation in elevation! Visit the network to see these and more Friday inspirations. https://elevatinghealth.mn.co

New video in elevation! Aligning health and economic development for positive impact. This short video shows how community residents can work with local leaders and businesses to create better health and economic opportunity. The story is focused on Hispanic communities, but the same types of creative strategies can work anywhere. (From the CDC) Watch here https://bit.ly/3vPW62M

New video in elevation! This insight from an actual patient reflects the profound impact of receiving a diagnosis, and along with it, the importance of sustaining a sense of control in the care process. In this short video we learn how a team from Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital used design thinking to develop a toolbox that empowers patients to control their care experience. https://bit.ly/36O1DNN

Design thinking for breast cancer care "The information of having breast cancer sort of knocks the wind out of you.....This toolbox allows the patient to take control of the timeframe in which they're ready to receive information."This ...

New video in elevation! The 'EHR State of Mind' video by ZdoggMD is a few years old now, but always worth revisiting. First and foremost it is brilliantly executed and a lot of fun. It is also a classic tutorial in how NOT to do human-centered design. In short, EHR designers did not pay enough attention to the end-user experience, and as a result we had years of hellish implementation problems before things worked themselves out. A good lesson for all of us involved in designing community services and operating infrastructure. Enjoy! https://bit.ly/3tLcsZD

New video in elevation! Despite our best efforts, it is all too easy to sacrifice human touch for the sake of efficiency in community healthcare. This video shows how a digital concierge program at Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital purposely created 'human touch' to change the lives of Sibley's cancer patients and the staff that care for them. That program was conceived in the Sibley Innovation Hub by a team committed to using design thinking principles to transform care. These same principles can be applied to humanize any community health service or support. Watch https://bit.ly/3toIhr7

These are challenging times for all of us, including team members and leaders in mission-driven organizations. In this first episode of our new elevation podcast, we welcome Lynne Hughes, founder and CEO of Comfort Zone Camp. Lynne has deep experience in helping health and human service professionals respond to life challenges in resilient ways. In today's podcast Lynne shares practical insights and strategies for finding resilience within ourselves, and doing what we can to help those around us find hope and healing. Please join us! https://bit.ly/3u2Rd4k

Community art might not be the first strategy that comes to mind when we think about community health improvement. But art can infuse the heart and soul with insight, hope, and healing. The Richmond Memorial Health Foundation's Health Equity and Arts (HEArts) initiative enables community artists to raise awareness of community needs and assets through their creative work. Visit elevation to watch the video and learn more. https://bit.ly/3pWFdA4

Today's nonprofits operate in a changing community landscape with shifting expectations from funders, partners, and other key stakeholders. In this environment the ability to innovate is imperative for achieving the mission and sustaining the organization. This short article outlines five keys for building a more innovative organization. You can also download a quick-start strategy checklist and link to a Practice Guide with more detailed steps for putting the five keys into practice. https://bit.ly/360c9R6

Rates of social isolation are soaring in communities around the world, with profound impacts on health and wellbeing. The good news is we can create more socially connected communities in a variety of practical and enjoyable ways - and improve community health outcomes in the process. Learn more in elevation https://bit.ly/34cFxDg

Like many of us, Diana has relationship issues, transportation issues, financial issues and health issues. She also lives with schizophrenia. From a health care professional's point of view it can be all too easy to consider Diana in terms of her diagnosis. But by looking at social determinants of health, we understand that Diana is a whole person who is greater than the sum of her ailments. By keeping in mind the whole person, and all her social determinants of health, health care workers are in a better position to help Diana achieve optimum health. (Nova Scotia Health Authority) https://bit.ly/3JWKY8I

n today’s funding environment it is essential to focus your organization on delivering positive impact for your community and key stakeholders. You can quickly create strategic focus by asking Peter Drucker’s Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization. The five questions look simple on the surface, but they are likely to prompt some deep thinking about what you are really aiming to accomplish. Learn how to apply the five questions in this brief strategy guide. https://bit.ly/3pccWW5

New video in elevation! Donna is a kid much like any other kid. This video invites us to look at Donna's reality today growing up in a small town, and to imagine her future. It also shows the potential of community home visiting to help families accomplish their goals. https://bit.ly/3BKEpTX

New Friday Inspiration video in Elevation! When Maureen lost her job and was struggling to find stable housing, she turned to Boston Medical Center for help. Thanks to the THRIVE program and the support from her doctors she now has a stable place to call home. Addressing social determinants of health—like housing insecurity—is just one way BMC is working toward making Boston the healthiest urban population by 2030, as part of its Vision 2030 initiative. https://bit.ly/367xdW5

This video profiles Keith and Alison -- a doctor and nurse in the Emergency Department at Valley Regional Hospital. In a rural setting, they face huge challenges in providing the right care for an aging population, given limited resources at the ED. By tapping into the principles of Population Health, and focusing on Social Determinants of Health, the ED has added a Seniors Rapid Assessment Team. Alison and Keith are now part of a team that delivers better care, and they can feel better about the work they do. Visit elevation to watch https://bit.ly/3rtPSDu

This video (produced by the RWJ Foundation) provides an inside view of how the City of Richmond is approaching community transformation. The effort begins with an honest look at the past, and a commitment to healing and reconciliation for the future. The community development strategies are multi-faceted, and the driving force is the heart and soul and aspirations of community members who are committed to creating a brighter future. https://bit.ly/3s7WZAN

This group of kids from the floating village of Koh Panyee turned their perceived weakness into a strength by working together with joy, creativity, and perseverance. In the process they became champions and changed the culture of sport in their homeland. An inspirational lesson for all of us engaged in solving complex challenges within our organizations and communities. Visit elevation to watch the video https://bit.ly/3G4fUl7

Whether for an individual or a community, healing begins with empathy - a deep understanding of those we serve. In this video the folks from Cleveland Clinic provide a ‘5-minute clinic’ on the power of empathy as a starting point for healing. Visit elevation to watch the video! https://bit.ly/3nLErFa

Leading for innovation is imperative in today's nonprofits. Linda Hill of Harvard Business School explains how leading innovation is about creating a space where people are willing and able to do the hard work of creative problem solving. Learn more from Dr. Hill at elevation. https://elevatinghealth.mn.co/

Friday inspiration: The power of standing together at Homeboy Industries

Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of the community.

In this video Fr. Gregory Boyle shares good humor and lessons learned from the life experience of a young father and former gang member named Mario who works in the bakery at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles. https://elevatinghealth.mn.co/posts/the-power-of-standing-together-at-homeboy-industries

Thinking about how to frame your health advocacy messaging for elected officials and others? Check out these resources in elevation, the community health learning network. https://lnkd.in/e2iA59jb

Can we improve community health by building community wealth? The newest article in elevation compiles some ideas on 'what works' in helping individuals and families build their skills, succeed in the workplace, and earn higher wages. Join us! https://elevatinghealth.mn.co

elevation elevation is an action learning network for people interested in creating healthier communities. Here you'll find insights, ideas, inspirations, quick courses, and a network of people creating positive change through community innovation.

The National CLAS Standards intend to advance health equity and help eliminate health care disparities by helping health care organizations to promote culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Join elevation to see our new CLAS strategy checklist elevatinghealth.mn.co

Collaboration with other organizations can be a powerful strategy for creating positive impact. Check out our new strategy checklist for effective collaboration! https://bit.ly/3lJ4XhA

elevation elevation is an action learning network for people interested in creating healthier communities. Here you'll find insights, ideas, inspirations, quick courses, and a network of people creating positive change through community innovation.

During this week of Thanksgiving we are especially grateful for our elevation members who give their all for their communities every day of the year. Join us in elevation today and see our new strategy checklists! https://elevatinghealth.mn.co/

elevation elevation is an action learning network for people interested in creating healthier communities. Here you'll find insights, ideas, inspirations, quick courses, and a network of people creating positive change through community innovation.

Community Healthcast: Social Marketing for COVID-19 Prevention

There is a lot we can learn about COVID-19 prevention from the field of social marketing. Public Health Speaks has produced two recent podcasts that outline the possibilities for using social marketing to promote community prevention.

Designing Social Marketing Strategies to Increase Vaccine Uptake and Change Behaviors | Public Health Speaks

Public Health Communications Collaborative: Amplifying COVID-19 Public Health Messaging | Public Health Speaks

We have the links in elevation - the community health innovation network! https://elevatinghealth.mn.co