Why Community Health Planning Matters
Season 23 Episode 11 | 55m 31sVideo has Closed Captions
Community assessments and planning are one component for reducing health disparities.
Despite being home to some of the most innovative healthcare systems in the world, American citizens' life expectancy is oftentimes determined solely by ZIP code. Citizens living in poor, primarily minority communities - whether urban or rural - suffer from more complicated health problems, often lack access to effective healthcare, social support services, and die much earlier than necessary.
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The City Club Forum is a local public television program presented by Ideastream
Why Community Health Planning Matters
Season 23 Episode 11 | 55m 31sVideo has Closed Captions
Despite being home to some of the most innovative healthcare systems in the world, American citizens' life expectancy is oftentimes determined solely by ZIP code. Citizens living in poor, primarily minority communities - whether urban or rural - suffer from more complicated health problems, often lack access to effective healthcare, social support services, and die much earlier than necessary.
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