About Community Care
Hospitals work 24/7 to care for patients. In doing so they understand the importance of caring for communities outside the walls of hospital buildings. The social determinants of health — conditions often dictated by where people live, learn, work, play, worship, and age — all have a huge effect on a community’s health. They can significantly affect a patient’s health risks and outcomes. Hospitals recognize and work hard to address these conditions with a focus on eliminating disparities in care delivery and health outcomes through education, community benefit programs, and more.
AHA Seeking Applications for Community Health Award
What’s happening: The American Hospital Association (AHA) invites member organizations to apply for the 2027 Foster G. McGaw Prize, which honors health care organizations that demonstrate alignment between community health needs and co-designed programs.