The article “Exploring the Connection Between Housing Quality and Health in Rural America” highlights how housing is increasingly recognized as a critical social determinant of health, especially in rural communities. Lindsay Morse, RN, Director of Care Coordination and Patient Transitions at the University of Vermont Medical Center, shares how her team integrated housing into care delivery after a community health needs assessment revealed it as a top concern. The piece explores multi-sector collaborations—between healthcare systems, housing authorities, and nonprofits—to address issues like unsafe living conditions, lack of transitional housing, and the need for wraparound services. It also underscores the health risks tied to poor housing, such as asthma and falls, and calls for more rural-specific data and sustainable funding models to support long-term solutions.
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