Fawn Preuss, a community benefits officer at Common Spirit, discusses the organization's grants program and its efforts to address healthcare disparities in rural areas. She emphasizes the importance of community collaboration and meeting the needs of the most vulnerable populations. During this conversation, Fawn also highlights the role of social determinants of health and the focus on measurable outcomes in grant selection. She shares personal experiences living in a rural area and the unique challenges faced by these communities. Dorothy and Fawn also touch on topics such as access to care, food insecurity, and the importance of self-care. Key Questions Answered 1.) What is Common Spirit's grants program and how does it aim to address healthcare disparities in rural areas? 2.) Why is community collaboration important in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations? 3.) How does Common Spirit focus on social determinants of health and measurable outcomes in their grant selection process? 4.) What personal experiences does Fawn share about living in a rural area and the unique challenges faced by these communities? 5.) What topics does the conversation touch on, such as access to care, food insecurity, and the importance of self-care? Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:53 The Common Spirit Grants Program 05:19 Community Needs and Service Areas 06:17 Access to Care Challenges in Rural Areas 08:43 The Role of Hospitals in Community Health 10:06 The Impact of Grants on Rural Communities 13:21 Understanding Rural Healthcare 18:43 Measurable Outcomes in Grant Selection 20:42 The Importance of Social Determinants of Health 22:31 Living in the Country: Community and Self-Care 23:56 Community Engagement and Partnerships 25:24 The Impact of Grants on Education and Injury Prevention 27:51 Personal Description and Motivation 29:38 The Importance of Self-CareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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