Strengthening Our Communities

Through Education

Improving a community’s quality of life starts with creating awareness, understanding the social determinants that impact overall health and wellbeing and the resources needed to address these issues. In support of this effort, we will share educational content focused on community health issues, as well as health research from trusted organizations and our own scholars here at Houston Methodist.

Articles & Resources

Health Care Access

Mental Health

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Health Equity Considerations

Uninsurance Rose among Children and Parents in 2019 

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Creating Better Care for Adults with Comorbid Chronic Conditions

Suicide and COVID-19: Communities in Need Across the U.S.

Research

Social Determinants

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Diabetes Education Desert

Addressing Gaps in Racial/Ethnic Representation in Familial Hypercholesterolemia Registries

Efficacy of Hypertension Self-Management Classes Among Patients at a FQHC

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Reducing Barriers to Language Assistance During a Pandemic

2021 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston

Impact of the Coronavirus on Food Insecurity

Videos

COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT EDUCATION SESSION

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Dr. Victor Fainstein shares insights on the Delta variant, how and why it is more aggressive than previous strains, breakthrough cases in vaccinated individuals and how you can stay safe during this latest wave.

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FAITH & SPIRITUALITY IN A PANDEMIC

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Houston Methodist hosted an interfaith roundtable discussion on how faith and spirituality have supported people during the pandemic and the role the faith community has played in building vaccine trust.

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Tools for Resilience, Perseverance & Hope

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Dr. Jessica Uriarte Wright discusses the psychology of hope, managing chronic stress, social bonding during isolation and mindfulness in a crisis.

 

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A Conversation on Domestic Violence

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The Houston Area Women’s Center discusses the impact of domestic violence on the community, signs of being in a domestic violence situation and what you can do if you or a loved one experiences abuse.

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