This week’s featured Actions
In advance of this September’s launch, here are some sample solutions
from the business, faith, health care, government, and civic sectors.
Stay tuned for more actions and more sectors in the coming weeks!
Forge cross-sector partnerships to increase access
Work with your Board members' networks to build innovative partnerships aimed at increasing health resources in low-income communities.
Participate in mental health first aid training
Earn a certificate in mental health first aid to support those in your community living with mental health challenges.
Deliver wellness and self-care programs to those without other means of access
Teach yoga, nutrition, stress management, and other empowering programs in communities with high levels of people living below 50% AMI.
Develop multifaceted, cross-sector approaches to addiction
Work with health care, local government, and businesses to implement innovative solutions focused on both prevention and treatment.
Partner with health care providers to increase access to preventive care
Utilize your range of networks, from high-poverty communities to health care leaders, to bring care where health risk is highest.
Support the proliferation of accessible health care clinics
Volunteer time or funds to increase accessibility to affordable medical services.
Provide a resource guide for patients
Offer patients below 50% AMI an extensive list of local resources for basic need items.
Partner with community-based programs and housing agencies
Develop cross-sector partnerships and utilize community-based programs to offer on-site health care.
Ensure culturally competent and patient-centric approaches
Adopt an inclusive strategy to decision-making that allows for patient and family input.
Provide affordable avenues for obtaining care
Increase access to low-cost medical care through payment plans, sponsorship, and partnerships with other organizations.
Adopt the AMI as the basis for your affordable care plans
Replace Federal Poverty Guidelines with below 50% AMI to ensure your charitable health coverages are accessible to those who need it.
Prioritize opioid abuse in your services
Invest in solutions that are region-specific, aligned with norms and values of the communities you serve.
Provide services in housing complexes
Invest in public-private partnerships for mixed income residences that have a build in place, holistic social service model that provides a wide array of health services in the community. This can help reduce transportation barriers to health care access.
Create a mental health resource guide for employees
Connect employees living below low income conditions to essential mental health services.
Collaborate with residents to build a community garden
Partner with community members in the development and stewardship of a garden to increase access to fresh produce.
Design a comprehensive telehealth model at your school
Work in partnership with health care providers to take advantage of advances in technology and communications to make health care more accessible to students.
Identify best practices to reduce health disparities
Conduct public health research to inform decision-makers relative to health disparities and health communications.
Establish a local farmers market
Invest in a local farmers market to increase access to healthy and fresh foods for individuals living below 50% AMI.
Provide on-site health screenings and vaccinations
Connect with health care providers to offer screenings and vaccinations for employees and community members.
Offer innovative health insurance options
Partner with health care companies to provide comprehensive mental health coverage and options for families and part-time staff.