Trauma-Informed Care

Exposure to trauma — including abuse, neglect, discrimination, and violence — increases an individual’s risk for serious health issues. Adopting trauma-informed approaches to care may improve patient engagement, enhance outcomes, and reduce avoidable care and excess costs for both the health care sector and social service systems.

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Shepherding a Movement to Address Toxic Stress for Youth in San Francisco and Beyond: Center for Youth Wellness May 2018
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Addressing Trauma in Health Care, Schools, and the Community: Greater Newark Healthcare Coalition May 2018
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Expanding Awareness and Screening for ACEs in the Bronx: Montefiore Medical Group May 2018
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Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices throughout the San Francisco Department of Public Health May 2018
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Incorporating Patients’ Voices at the Women’s HIV Program: University of California, San Francisco May 2018

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July 2018 Prioritizing Opportunities to Advance the Field of Trauma-Informed Care

Earlier this spring, the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) convened nearly 100 health care providers, payers, researchers, and leaders from the health, education, and philanthropic sectors in New York City to explore opportunities for accelerating the adoption and integration of trauma-informed care across the health care system. The meeting was the final convening for… Read more »

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Laying the Groundwork for Trauma-Informed Care