Incorporating trauma informed principles and practices into healthcare delivery is essential for improving health. And, preventing or mitiga

This month’s blog series on health equity has introduced what health equity is and why it matters, particularly in child health, and has described the role that hospital and health systems play in achieving health equity. This blog post will focus on the importance of health systems partnering with communities to improve health equity. Specifically, we discuss a model for developing community-driven solutions, how to translate this model into action, and provide some examples

The most lasting and meaningful changes in communities are led by residents of that community. There is no substitute for their engagement. For health systems, payers, government leaders or community organizations that are invested in improving the health of local communities, this reality can sometimes feel more like a barrier than a catalyst for change. Where does change begin, if it does not spring from a community benefit fund, or grant award, or policy discussion? One ap