Social Determinants of Health

We are blessed as a primary care provider to include mental health services. Excellent healthcare doesn't separate their care's physical and mental pieces; they are equally vital to a patient's success. We have tremendous Social Workers providing talk therapy and cognitive behavior therapy daily. But we also have another side of our Social Work Program that helps patients with resources and daily needs like Food, Shelter, Resources and Social Support, and more. It doesn't matter how good your provider or therapist is; the patient will continue to struggle if we don't meet all these social determinants of health. Recently, our very own Bryan Melton (Social Worker) helped someone we will call "Joe". Joe has significant health struggles, including going to dialysis a few times a week, but one of his most significant needs was stable housing. Brian worked his social work magic and community resources and found Joe stable housing. By meeting this crucial need, Joe can focus on his health issues, and worrying about where he will live will not be a distraction. Joe recently left a message for our Chief Behavior Officer Jimmie Williamson, Ph.D., LMSW, to let him know about Bryan's impact on his life. We can provide the most incredible physical and mental healthcare, but the social determinants of health are the foundation for our patients genuinely living their best lives. Well done, Bryan and Social Work Team!

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