SUPPORTINGHEALTHEQUITY
In 2019, Wellstar Health System expanded its understanding and use of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) by launching the Wellstar Center for Health Equity (WCHE). The WCHE – an extension of Wellstar’s long history of community engagement and allyship to provide people-centric care – was formed to drive lasting change at a grassroots level. During the 2022 CHNA process, the following six strategic domains were identified as priorities: Access to Care, Behavioral Health, Food Access and Healthy Living, Housing, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health.
Wellstar’s Center for Health Equity activates system-wide strategies, initiatives and programs that are addressing health disparities. Driven by a cross-functional team; the Center leverages Wellstar’s diverse leadership and expertise so we can show up for our community when and where they need us most.
WELLSTAR STRATEGIES Strategic Alignment Six strategic domains guide the Center’s programs, policies and systems in addressing health disparities for our communities.
HEALTH FACTORS Social Determinants of Health
WELLSTAR TACTICS PeopleCare in Action Wellstar is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to address deeply entrenched inequities that inform health disparities.
WELLSTAR GOAL Health Equity
Health equity is the attainment of the highest level of health for all people.
Wellstar’s Community Health Needs Assessment highlights factors that impact our com- munity’s health and well-being.
Data-Driven Community Health Strategies
Access to Care
Access to Care
Strategic Partnerships Through internal and external strategic partnerships, the Center is better positioned to implement multi-disciplinary
Healthcare Systems
Education
Behavioral Health
Payor/ For-prot organizations
Clinical Integration
Public Health Agencies
Food Insecurity
Food Access and Healthy Living
Strategic Partnerships
approaches to address factors that drive deeply entrenched health inequities.
Income
Community Health Strategic Partnerships
Public Health Leaders and Advocates
Housing
Academia
Social Support
Thought Leadership
Pediatrics
Systemic Injustice
Community and Faith-Based Organizations
Philanthropic Community
Public Policy & Advocacy
Women’s Health
Transportation
Learn more about the Wellstar Center for Health Equity by going to wellstar.org/centerforhealthequity Want to join our listserv to receive up-to-date information? Email us at CenterforHealthEquity@Wellstar.org
Each of these strategic domains connects to Wellstar medical service lines to utilize the deep expertise and broad bench of resources needed to identify pertinent needs, relevant partnerships and viable evidence-based programs. Wellstar remains the only health system in Georgia with an established Center for Health Equity.
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