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Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Advance HIV Care in Harris County
Title: Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Advance HIV Care in Harris County
Subtitle: A Vision for the Ryan White Office of Support
Visual: Map of Harris County with HIV statistics overlay
The HIV Epidemic in Harris County
Over 28,000 people living with HIV in the Houston/Harris County area (2023).
70% of new diagnoses occur in marginalized communities.
High rates of poverty, housing instability, and lack of access to healthcare.
Stigma and cultural barriers impacting prevention and care.
Visual: Infographic with data trends and demographics. OR Visual:
Include animated bar graphs and a heatmap showing HIV prevalence by zip code.
Example tools: Canva Data Visualizations or Infogram.
Defining Social Determinants of Health
Conditions in the environments where people are born, live, work, and age.
Key SDOH influencing HIV outcomes:
- Economic Stability: Unemployment and financial insecurity.
- Education: Limited health literacy.
- Healthcare Access: Insurance gaps and medical deserts.
- Housing: Homelessness and unstable housing.
Strategic Role of the Ryan White Planning Council
Needs Assessment: Collect and analyze data to understand community needs.
Resource Allocation: Direct funding to services addressing critical gaps.
Collaboration: Foster partnerships with community organizations.
Advocacy: Promote policies to reduce health disparities.
Visual Aid: Flowchart depicting the Planning Council's processes (Needs Assessment → Resource Allocation → Collaboration → Advocacy)
Connecting the Dots: Linking SDOH to Ryan White Goals
How addressing SDOH supports:
- Viral Suppression: Ensuring stable housing and access to care.
- Retention in Care: Overcoming transportation and financial barriers.
- Prevention: Educating communities with limited health literacy.
Examples of local initiatives addressing SDOH.
Interactive Component:
Drag-and-drop style activity using polling tools like Poll Everywhere.
Graphic Suggestion:
Use an infographic template showing SDOH categories and their direct impact on HIV outcomes.
Proposed Strategies for Impact
Expand Housing Initiatives: Partner with housing programs for PLWH.
Enhance Transportation Solutions: Collaborate on ride-share or shuttle services.
Health Literacy Campaigns: Tailored education for underserved groups.
Innovation in Access to Healthcare: Mobile units and telehealth services.
Visual: Action plan table with timelines. OR Visual: Roadmap graphic with milestones labeled "Housing First," "Mobile Units," and "Transportation Support."
Measuring Success
Key Metrics:
- Viral suppression rates.
- Housing stability rates among PLWH.
- Retention in care metrics.
- Community feedback and satisfaction.
Accountability Tools:
- Regular community engagement forums.
- Transparent reporting mechanisms.
Visual: Dashboard mock-up of metrics.
Together, We Can End the Epidemic
Reiterate commitment to equity and inclusivity.
Highlight the role of partnerships and innovation.
Call to action: Collaboration to address SDOH and achieve health equity.
Visual: Inspirational image of diverse community members.