Nearly 90% of U.S. physicians say at least some of their patients have a social condition that poses a serious impediment to their health whether it be unemployment, lack of education or drug addiction. Read more here...
Patients who have access to SNAP benefits use the hospital less often, highlighting the potential efficacy of addressing food security as part of a strategy to lower health care costs.
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Health is more about what happens outside the clinic. So why aren’t our high-tech health care systems better at addressing it? Read the latest from Slate Magazine.
Each year, the San Francisco General Foundation joins with the public health community to honor those within the community who go above and beyond to care for San Francisco’s people. Our Heroes demonstrate exceptional and inspirational expertise in health care and we honor them by sharing their…
An study lead by UCSF's Laura Gottlieb paired caregivers with a navigator to help address the social needs of families of pediatric patients was associated with decreased needs reported by the families and improved overall child health status. The study was published by JAMA Pediatrics.
