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Connecting Patients and Providers

Our social workers communicate with patients to identify health-related differences and ensure great health outcomes for all. We connect patients with resources that help pay for their medical care, as well as with services to improve situations affecting their health, such as access to housing and healthful foods.

Social Work Support

Identify and address potential barriers to care

Provide critical psychosocial assessment and intervention

Enhance understanding of conditions and available treatment options

Triage clinical/medical needs to appropriate care team colleagues

Facilitate meetings to promote shared decision-making

Counsel and educate about community resources and services

Suggested Resources

Transitions of Care Toolkit

This toolkit in PDF form, written for practices, provides checklists and other resources to manage patient handoffs.

Social Work Video

See how the team serves as a connection point between patients, families and providers.

Normalizing Advanced Care Planning

This webinar, created for practices, advocates normalizing advanced care planning.

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