January 24, 2024
Pennsylvania is launching a new online tool to connect residents with community-based organizations, county and state agencies, health care providers, and other services.
This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) announced the launch of PA Navigate during an event in Lancaster. The new resource aims to make it easier to coordinate care and help Pennsylvanians find services in their area.
“PA Navigate is a groundbreaking resource that will enable greater collaboration between health care and social services organizations by allowing them to more easily and effectively work together to treat and support the whole person,” said Dr. Val Arkoosh, DHS secretary. “A person’s individual situation is complex, and factors like poverty, lack of stable housing, and food insecurity often impact an individual’s or family’s health.”
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The platform is in the building phase, and more services and organizations are brought online this year, state officials said.
HAP and Pennsylvania hospitals are committed to supporting the social determinants of health. Learn more about some of the ways Pennsylvania hospitals are taking action to improve the health of their communities. For more infromation, contact Kate Slatt, vice president, policy and care delivery
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