Social determinants of health

This study tests whether a team of community health workers, social workers, and nurses can help stroke survivors who face social challenges like food or housing insecurity. The team visits participants at home starting within 72 hours of hospital discharge, offering referrals, c…

This study tests a program called SUPERCEDE, which provides intensive case management to veterans who are at risk for suicide and receive care both from the VA and outside community providers. The goal is to improve care coordination, reduce suicidal thoughts, and improve daily f…

Researchers are building a long-term health study of 150,000 children born in Victoria, Australia, and their parents. The study follows participants from birth over their lifetime, collecting data on health, development, and environment through surveys, biosamples, and linked rec…

This observational study will enroll up to one million adults to understand how health, environment, and lifestyle affect aging and disease. Researchers will link participants' clinical data with information from public records, such as pollution and social factors, to create a d…

This study explores whether placing community health workers in rural schools can help students with poor attendance by addressing underlying social needs like housing, food, or healthcare. Researchers will work with about 126 students in grades 6-12 and their families to see if …