Center for Diversity and Health Equity

You need to know how to identify and address social determinants of health to improve health outcomes for your patients and vulnerable populations in your community.

The results of an AAFP member survey indicate that while 85% of surveyed physicians believe social needs are directly related to poor health, 80% are not confident in their ability to address their patients' social needs. In response to this need and a AAFP Congress of Delegates resolution, the AAFP formed the Center for Diversity and Health Equity to address social determinants of health with The EveryONE Project.

The EveryONE Project aims to address social determinants of health by:

• Providing AAFP members with education and information about health equity.
• Identifying and developing clinical tools and resources to address patients’ social needs.
• Supporting research and policy development.
• Advocating for policies that encourage health equity.
• Encouraging workforce diversity.
• Serving as a resource center for AAFP members.