Population Health
Support an approach to health care that considers individual health in the context of the community.
At the intersection of health, policy, and industry, population health defines the well-being of groups of individuals and disparities within these groups. At UTHealth, we are building the framework for a healthier Texas by pioneering population-wide strategies. This means addressing social determinants of health, which influence approximately 80% of a person’s health outcomes.
We draw on our breadth of expertise across UTHealth and our robust partnerships throughout the Texas Medical Center to reduce health disparities, prevent disease before it occurs, and treat it when and where it strikes. Together, we are tackling the toughest health problems in our local communities—from cancer to diabetes to obesity—while educating the future health professionals who will serve entire populations.
But we have a long way to go. While Texas ranks as the second most populous state, we trail in health benchmarks, including the prevalence of unmanaged chronic diseases and health care access and affordability. The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on our communities of color, especially Hispanic populations, has brought these health disparities into sharp focus.
As populations in Texas continue to evolve, health issues are becoming more complex and disparities are growing more severe. Your support of Many Faces. One Mission. will empower us to leverage our expertise and mobilize our partnerships in Houston and across the state to improve health for all Texans—now and in the future.