Centene Center for Health Transformation

Drs Laura Giurge and Vanessa Bohns encourage people to be intentional about rest, self-care and goal-setting this season. Studies show that setting goals during time off from work boosts rejuvenation and overall mood.

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Gamification in digital healthcare communications has been the subject of debate among health professionals and consumers alike.

Our partners at the Center for Advanced Hindsight spoke with Ingrid Melvær Paulin, Director of Behavioral Insights at UnitedHealth Group, about the impact of gamification on digital healthcare.

Listen to the podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/33JjuU8

Trusted pediatric healthcare providers are essential to making informed COVID decisions. The American Academy of Pediatrics partnered with Greater Than COVID to answer common questions about vaccines, side effects and safety for children.

Watch the video series here: https://bit.ly/3Kck2mq

Centene Center researcher Matthew Kreuter, Ph.D., discusses how grassroots community outreach helps guide COVID communication between healthcare organizations and underserved communities.

Read more at https://bit.ly/3pXdwI7.

Dr. Matthew Kreuter has spent the last 25 years studying the lives and health of low-income Americans, developing interventions that address social needs to improve health outcomes. In this video, Dr. Kreuter discusses how social determinants of health can impact diabetes care. Check it out. https://bit.ly/3iMgkDJ

Our partners at the Social Policy Institute conducted a nationwide survey to gain insight into the disproportionate housing-related hardships minorities have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The results clearly demonstrate the necessity for policies that support marginalized groups. Click to learn more. short.url/aBcXyZ

Many social determinants of health have
considerable impacts on COVID-19 outcomes. Poverty, homelessness, illiteracy and other inequalities all lead to higher COVID-19 mortality rates.

The Centene Center for Health Transformation is committed to an increased focus on how SDOH effect COVID-19.

To help increase COVID-19 vaccinations among Black residents in St. Louis City and County, The National Institutes of Health Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities has awarded a one-year $1.4 million grant to Professor Matthew Kreuter at The Brown School at Washington University.

See how Professor Kreuter plans to put this grant in good use. https://bit.ly/3jmkSjE

Worrying about basic needs can have a real impact on people’s health. But to what extent? We conducted a survey of 604 adults to gain insights into the basic and psychosocial needs of the general population. What financial factors do you think topped the list? https://bit.ly/3BUXDpr

Financial well-being is an important part of your health. Now that we’re halfway through 2021, get tips on continuing saving with the guide developed by Center for Advanced Hindsight. https://bit.ly/2Wi0IPX

Our partners at Center for Advanced Hindsight have made a worksheet to help you visualize and realize your health goals, because when it comes to developing healthy habits, creating specific, tangible goals help those habits stick. https://bit.ly/2W66HY1

It seems like a daunting task convincing skeptics to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Our partners at Duke University weigh in on the best approaches for solutions and public health messaging. https://bit.ly/2PBdlTc