Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at the Population Level - 2023 Quality Summit Presentation (Non-CE)-Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at the Population Level

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The speaker discusses the importance of population health and cardiovascular disease prevention at the population level. They emphasize the need to disaggregate treatment and prevention and address the social determinants of health that contribute to disparities in health outcomes. The speaker presents data on hypertension and its impact on population health, particularly in the city of Detroit. They describe the Phoenix program, which uses geospatial data to target high-risk communities. The program includes a hypertension dashboard and community interventions to improve blood pressure control. The speaker highlights the challenges faced by disadvantaged communities, such as poverty and racial segregation, and emphasizes the need for multifaceted approaches. They also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare disparities and the importance of proactive community outreach and testing. They emphasize the need for long-term, sustainable strategies to improve population health and reduce cardiovascular disease risk.<br /><br />The speaker discusses their work in implementing a mobile health unit program to provide COVID testing and vaccination, as well as other healthcare services, to underserved communities. They highlight the importance of bringing testing and healthcare services into the community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the success of their program, partnerships with organizations like Ford and the state of Michigan, and the role of community health workers. The speaker also discusses the use of technology and data in their program, including the use of CT scanners in vans. They emphasize the need for policies and interventions to address health disparities and improve health outcomes in underserved communities.

Keywords

population health

cardiovascular disease prevention

social determinants of health

hypertension

Phoenix program

high-risk communities

community interventions

COVID-19

underserved communities