Social Determinants of Health
Sierra Health Foundation has a broad definition of health, believing there is much more to health than health care. It is influenced by many factors, including socioeconomic conditions, environment, education, income and individual behavior choices – factors that have come to be known as the Social Determinants of Health. Sierra Health also believes in the need for health equity. Reducing health disparities is a key factor in striving toward better health for all and reflects the foundation’s dedication to ensuring that people throughout our funding region have the opportunity to lead healthy lives.
On July 1, 2010, we were pleased to welcome Dr. Richard Pan to Sierra Health Foundation for a discussion about the Social Determinants of Health. A nationally known speaker on the Social Determinants of Health, Dr. Pan is a physician and an educator at the UC Davis Children's Hospital. As associate professor of pediatrics, he heads the UC Davis Pediatric Residency Program, where he developed a national award-winning program to promote healthy lifestyles by partnering with community groups.
Download Dr. Pan's presentation slides.
A video of Dr. Pan's presentation is posted by chapter below. We recommend downloading the presentation slides to reference during the video.
Other Resources
Beyond Health Care: New Directions to a Healthier America, a report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America. Download the report on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Web site.
Overcoming Obstacles to Health, a report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America. Download the report on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Web site.
Closing the gap in a generation, a report from the World Health Organization. Download the report on the World Health Organization Web site.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Social Determinants of Health Web page.
PBS documentary series Unnatural Causes. Visit the Unnatural Causes Web site.