Nutrition
Medicaid Managed Care for Members with mental Health Conditions and/or Substance Use Disorders: Connecting Members to Social Supports
Publication
Jul 27, 2018
Anthem’s affiliated health plans and other managed care organizations (MCOs) increasingly are helping Medicaid members who are diagnosed with mental health conditions and substance use disorders (MH/SUD) find stable housing, secure meaningful employment, and address a range of financial and daily li
Is Public Housing the Cause of Poor Health or a Safety Net for the Unhealthy Poor?
Is Public Housing the Cause of Poor Health or a Safety Net for the Unhealthy Poor?
Research
Jul 27, 2018
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the association between public housing and health conditions: specifically, we ask if residents entered public housing already ill or if public housing may cause the poor health of its residents.
Study Tests Healthy Living Strategies in Public Housing
Study Tests Healthy Living Strategies in Public Housing
News Article
Jul 27, 2018
Health promotion interventions in public housing communities have the potential to reduce obesity among residents, a new study shows. Changes in their environment, such as fresh food trucks, walking groups, screenings, and cooking demos, helped Boston residents eat better and get more exercise.
SAHF Outcomes Initiative: Housing as a Platform for Success
SAHF Outcomes Initiative: Housing as a Platform for Success
Publication
Jan 1, 2018
SAHF members believe that connecting residents of affordable housing with needed supports – such as educational resources or health services – can help vulnerable families and seniors achieve
a better quality of life.
Health Impact Assessment: South Lincoln Homes, Denver CO
Health Impact Assessment: South Lincoln Homes, Denver CO
Case study
Jul 17, 2018
The South Lincoln Health Impact Assessment (HIA) focuses on the redevelopment master plan for the Denver Housing Authority’s South Lincoln Homes community in downtown Denver. The rapid HIA and masterplan was a four-month process that began in April 2009.