What is it about?
Culture, and thus cultural diversity, can identify social determinants of health (SDOH), but they are unlikely candidates as the basis of reconciliation and well-being. We examine Jacksonville Community Council, Inc.’s community-driven framework, community quality of life indicators, and the new role of data to shape community partnerships addressing nonclinical challenges such as homelessness. The case study demonstrates how JCCI led the City of Jacksonville on a 40 + year journey of community data and research that influenced policy leaving a legacy of international influence built on civic engagement. JCCI's pioneering spirit is evident in the shift towards effective data collection on culture and social needs permitting data to be positioned to address problems identified in SDOH to shape partnerships, link resources to patient care, and address social issues that impact community health. Weaving social care into SDOH gives individuals a place at the table and opportunity for enhanced community health and stability.
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Why is it important?
A case study in how one organization began a domino effect on improved data collection in Jacksonville, FL and spawned new organizations to continue the journey.
Perspectives
We can understand who we are and why our health is impacted by understanding where we are and what impact that has on our well-being.
Ms. Beth A. Fiedler
University of Central Florida
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This page is a summary of: Culture, cultural diversity, and enhanced community health, January 2020, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-819008-1.00007-9.
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