Social determinants of health
We understand that the conditions where you live, learn and work shape your well-being. We’re working to provide you with resources to live a healthier life.
Latest on the social determinants of health
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Hope & Soap: Awash in compassion for seniors
Aetna Medicare initiative turns laundromats into community centers of hope.Article - April 8, 2021 -
CVS Health affordable housing investments in California surpass $200 million
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has surpassed $200 million in affordable housing investments in California as part of an ongoing commitment to address housing insecurity throughout the country.Press Release - April 6, 2021 -
Diabetes Care Is Community Care
Racial inequalities have driven the disease for decades. Should a national treatment strategy move closer to underserved neighborhoods?Article - March 9, 2021 -
Here 4 U
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Ending the HIV epidemicThere’s been significant progress bringing down the number of new HIV infections in the United States but for those at risk or living with HIV, understanding the importance of testing, prevention and treatment will be key to ending the HIV epidemic.Article - January 20, 2021
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Five years of Be the FirstOn this episode of CVS Health Live, our expert panel from CVS Health's Be The First initiative explore efforts underway to address and prevent e-cigarette use among young people.Article - December 17, 2020
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Vision care for those in need
Aetna recently teamed up with a nonprofit and local charity to offer vision care to over 275 children and adults at a two-day Atlanta-area clinic.Article - November 25, 2020 -
Leading global vision nonprofit OneSight teams with Aetna to provide vision care to over 275 North Atlanta residents at Roswell Vision Clinic
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San José Clinic: Serving Houston for 98 years, and going strongTucked into the middle of Houston, the San Jose Clinic has been an integral part of the community for almost a century. When the pandemic hit, they quickly adapted to ensure their patients could continue to access the care they needed.Article - November 10, 2020
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CVS Health to invest in affordable housing and expand no-cost preventive health screenings in Orlando
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How to prepare for this year’s flu seasonOur expert panel set the record straight on common flu misconceptions, discussed how to keep at-risk individuals healthy, and highlighted why an early flu shot is more important than ever.Article - October 22, 2020
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What women need to know about preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is the top cause of maternal death and infant harm. Here's one woman’s compelling story and what CVS Health is doing to increase prevention.Article - October 15, 2020