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Advancing access, wellness, and opportunity across all populations we serve
Key to Englewood Health's mission is ensuring that our services are available to all patients and community members. As part of our population health efforts, we work to address the health needs of the community with a focus on advancing health equity across all populations we serve.
FEATURED NEWS
American Hospital Association Honors Englewood Health for Community Service
Englewood Health has received a distinguished recognition from the American Hospital Association (AHA), being named a finalist for the Foster G. McGaw Prize. This prestigious national honor recognizes Englewood Health’s leadership in community health through innovative programs, strong community partnerships, and increased access to high-quality, safe, and equitable health care.
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LEADERSHIP MESSAGE
Anita Ramsetty, MD, Director of Health Equity
Talking About Suicide: The First Step to Helping People Who Are Struggling
Did you know that suicide remains among the most common causes of death in this country? Here are some sobering statistics: Men ages 75 and older have the highest rate of any age group. When adjusted for age among the entire population, rates of suicide are highest among those who identify as non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native. Even though overall suicide among youths is lower by age, it is the second leading cause of death for those aged 10–24 years. And further worrisome is that it has increased by over 50% between 2000 and 2021. In 2021 almost 1 in 10 high-schoolers reported a suicide attempt in the past 12 months. Among our youth who identify as sexual minorities (lesbian, gay, or bisexual), rates are even higher at 25%. Among our veterans, suicide is the second leading cause of death for those under the age of 45 years.
While we have gained insights and taken steps forward in talking openly about mental health concerns, including depression and suicide, we have a long way to go still. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of open conversation and connecting people to resources. Read more in this month's Health Equity Monthly Focus column.
Featured Health Equity Efforts at Englewood Health
The Shirvan Family Live Well Center
The Shirvan Family Live Well Center in downtown Englewood promotes community health and wellness through education and hands-on experience. With an emphasis on healthy emotional, physical, and nutritional practices, the center engages community members of all ages in making healthier choices. Its philosophy is simple: small healthy choices every day can lead to big health changes over time.
Screening Tools and Data Collection
We are collecting information from our patients on their race, ethnicity, and language; sexual orientation and gender identity; and social determinants of health, such as housing, access to food and transportation, and health literacy. We use this information to identity needs for community health interventions as well as deliver tailored services to individual patients.
Diversity and Inclusion Education Council
Founded in fall 2020, the council brings together a cross section of Englewood Health leaders, physicians, and front-line staff, representing the diversity of its workforce. The council provides guidance to the health system’s leadership on two areas of focus: reducing healthcare disparities and enhancing diversity in the workplace. It has also participated in health promotion and disease prevention efforts in the communities the health system serves, including underserved communities.
Celebrating Communities and Raising Awareness
From Breast Cancer Awareness Month to National Hispanic Heritage Month, there are many special occasions throughout the year to celebrate our communities, support patients, and raise awareness of important health issues. We use nationally recognized awareness weeks and months to develop health education efforts tailored to our community members’ needs and health literacy levels.
Publications and Resources
Community Health Needs Assessment
Englewood Health's community health initiatives are guided by our 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment. The plan focuses on the development of Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies and Building Bridges.
Community Benefit Report (PDF)
The 2023 Community Health Benefit Report provides a high-level overview of key initiatives and activities provided by Englewood Health to support the health and well-being of the populations served.