Initiative to take pulse of health needs

August 22, 2016

In a collaborative effort that involves medical, housing and workforce development professionals, the plan involves sending 10 teams throughout the Danville area for a period of three years, Julie Brown, director of advanced learning at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, said.
“One of the major goals is to improve overall population health and the key strategy is to connect more individuals to a primary care physician or medical home,” Brown said. “One outcome from that may be a reduction in visits to the emergency department for non-acute health issues.”
 
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