The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Solutions Lab is an interdisciplinary group of practitioners, service providers, researchers, clinicians, administrators, activists, and community members whose shared goal is to address SDOH in the Flint community.
According to the CDC, the social determinants of health are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes.
Goal: To center community engagement approaches to convene community, policy maker (elected officials: city and county) and stakeholders in educational, and strategic initiatives to address SDOH in Genesee County.
Role: to serve as an educator, convener, and collaborator for SDOH activities in Flint/Genesee County and to assist leaders in all sectors/determinants in understanding their role in optimizing health for all residents
Aim 1: Host an annual SDOH convening/summit/symposium (Launch a SDOH Day/Week in Flint Genesee County)
Aim 2: Provide strategic planning and collaboration efforts for local stakeholders and system leaders to advance SDOH education, policy, and interventions.
Join the SDOH Solutions Lab
Help us build a culture of health in Flint and Genesee County.
- Network with an interdisciplinary team of expertise in SDOH research and practical application.
- Gain access to opportunities for grant writing, programming, research, and outreach.
- Share a platform to discuss SDOH priorities with elected officials.
- Participate in think tanks, community dialogues, summit planning and educational opportunities to advance the work of SDOH.
- Unify in solidarity to break silos and create collaborative spaces for SDOH work.
The SDOH Solutions Lab meets monthly. For more information or to participate, email Dr. Kent Key at keykent@msu.edu to be added to our subscriber list.
