Community-Clinical Linkages
Stronger connections. Healthier Minnesotans.
More and more health care systems across the state are coordinating with local public health to help Minnesotans lead healthier lives through community-based prevention services.
Through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) and connections among health care systems community collaborations are strengthened and patients have better access to services and resources to prevent or manage diseases and improve their quality of life.
Health care and public health are stronger when they work together.
Creating healthy communities
Chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke take a personal toll on our families and have a significant economic cost as well. Health care partners are key to providing referrals that connect patients with evidence-based programs that are proven to work in preventing or managing chronic diseases.
Examples of community-based prevention efforts:
- National Diabetes Prevention Program
- Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
- Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
- Baby Café or similar breastfeeding support initiatives
- Dementia Friendly Communities
- Pediatric and adult obesity
