The Effect of Syndemics on Public Housing Residents and Other Medically Underserved Populations

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Year Developed: 05/14/2026

Resource Type: Archived Webinar

Primary Audience: Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff

Language(s): English

Developed by: NCHPH

Annotation: This session examined how multiple co-occurring health conditions interact to increase risk among individuals living in public housing and other medically underserved communities. The session highlighted how factors such as housing instability, food access, substance use disorders, and limited access to care contribute to these challenges. Participants learned practical approaches to strengthen care planning, improve coordination across services, and support more effective patient-centered care.

Resource Subtopic:
Community Health: Non-Medical Factors of Health
Clinical Issues: Substance Use Disorders
Operations: Practice Transformation.

Keywords:
Residents of Public Housing
Care Coordination
Access to Care.