Stories from the Field
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HIV Dental Ombudsperson Program

In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Boston Public Health Commission’s HIV Dental Ombudsperson Program increased access to oral health services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
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All Healthy Children Campaign

In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how The Children's Defense Fund-Texas made great strides in insuring children living in Texas.
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More people in the United States have access to health care today than in 2010.
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Access to health care is a key determinant of physical and behavioral health outcomes. Regular access to primary health services is critical for preventing and detecting diseases, ensuring comprehensive treatment, and improving overall quality of life.1
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Community Referral Coordinator Program

In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the St. Louis Integrated Health Network implemented the Community Referral Coordinator Program to improve access to primary care.
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Delta Rural Access Program


In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority worked to improve access to health services in rural communities.
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Mobile Health Program

In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how the University of Arizona College of Family Medicine’s Department of Family and Community Medicine worked to increase access to health services through their Mobile Health Program.

South Side Healthcare Collaborative (SSHC)

In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at the University of Chicago Medical Center's Urban Health Initiative's South Side Healthcare Collaborative, a network of more than 30 community-based health centers, free clinics and local hospitals on the south side of Chicago, who partner to help residents make a long-term connection with a primary care physician.

Kentucky Homeplace

In this Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? story, we looked at how Kentucky Homeplace developed a colorectal cancer component for their community health worker program to improve the health of rural Kentuckians.