Population Health
At Southcoast Health, we look at the bigger picture of what helps people stay as healthy as possible.
What is Population Health?
Population health is all about improving the health outcomes of groups of people — not just one patient at a time. This includes:
- Looking at data across groups of patients to see patterns of health and illness
- Making sure people have access to healthcare when and where they need it
- Preventing illness before it starts
- Managing chronic conditions (like diabetes or high blood pressure)
- Addressing social factors that affect health, like food access, housing, and transportation
What Does This Mean for Patients?
For our patients, this means better care, individualized support, and healthier lives — not just in the doctor’s office, but in everyday life.
Here’s what that might look like:
- Coordinated care: Your doctors, nurses, and specialists work as a team
- Preventive services: We help you stay ahead of health issues with screenings, vaccines, and checkups
- Community support: Programs that make connections with resources in the community, including food and nutrition, transportation, housing support, and behavioral health care
- Personalized outreach: We reach out to help you stay on track with appointments, medications, and care plans
Building a Healthier, More Inclusive Community
Southcoast Health’s Belonging work is key to ensuring that our teams can care for the needs of our vibrant community.
