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How can religious and health care organizations work together to create community-based health care programs?Because health care works best when patients assume greater responsibility for their own health, community outreach and patient education are essential. But where can health care organizations find the resources to educate large numbers of people about chronic diseases? How can they tailor programs to meet the needs of increasingly diverse communities? And how can they reach people who have no ties to the health care system? Building Healthy Communities through Medical-Religious Partnerships presents an innovative approach to community-based health education and patient advocacy programs targeted at the prevention and management of disease. Offering valuable guidance for religious and medical leaders interested in developing programs in their congregations and communities, the book includes practical and accessible information for establishing health education programs, identifies additional resources that can be obtained from local and national organizations, and discusses a range of medical topics. It also outlines how to train volunteers to assist others in navigating our complex health system. This latest edition, which has been thoroughly revised and updated, incorporates• new chapters on medical topics across the lifespan, including lung disease, kidney disease, and child and adolescent health issues;• a thorough assessment of medical-religious partnerships that have emerged over the past twenty-five years; and• a user-friendly website with downloadable resources—including an instructor's guide, PowerPoint slides, and ready-made handouts.
Medicine for the Greater Good
Achieving the Promise of Medicine Through Community Engagement
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
356 kr
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Redefining health care through compassion, trust, and connection beyond the clinic.Health begins long before a patient enters a clinic or hospital. It takes root in the neighborhoods, families, and faith communities that shape our daily lives. In Medicine for the Greater Good, Panagis Galiatsatos shows how physicians, community leaders, and health systems can work together to strengthen those roots and transform the way we understand and deliver care. Dr. Galiatsatos offers a compelling vision of health care that extends beyond the exam room. Chapters highlight the expanding role of Community Health Workers, advice for treating both children's and adults' mental health, and insights from a surgeon and a religious leader working to advance community-focused projects at the state level. Through partnerships with churches and community organizations, volunteers are trained as trusted health educators, addressing challenges that medical advice alone cannot solve. These collaborations create lasting networks of support that improve access to screenings, encourage healthier lifestyles, and foster trust between institutions and communities. Examples drawn from initiatives developed during and after the pandemic underscore how resilient, adaptive outreach can save lives while reducing costs for hospitals and health systems. In an era when population health and cost efficiency are under intense scrutiny, this book offers a model rooted in trust, compassion, and the shared work of building healthier communities. Whether you are a health care professional frustrated by seeing the benefits of your team's service end at the clinic door or a community member who sees the benefits of connecting with your local health system, this first-hand account will give you the inspiration to get started.