Advancing Health Impact: Dr. Byron Hunter on Addressing Social Determinants of Health at Emory Hillandale
View from the Hill: Emory Hillandale Hospital with Dr. Byron Hunter
In this episode of "View from the Hill," Jennifer Phillips sits down with Dr. Byron Hunter, Emory Healthcare's Vice President of Health Impact. Dr. Hunter discusses the critical role of addressing social determinants of health, such as food, transportation and housing, in improving patient outcomes. He shares insights into Emory Healthcare's proactive approach to understanding community needs through health assessments and innovative programs like the Food Is Medicine initiative. Dr. Hunter also highlights the importance of community collaborations and the deployment of community health workers to support patients beyond the hospital walls.
"Equity is achieved when people have access to the resources and tools they need at their particular level to go from surviving to thriving."
- Dr. Byron Hunter
Vice President of Health Impact
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