Embracing the Diversity of Metro Detroit Our Faith-Based Partnerships Internal and External Surveys Diversity always will be the foundation on which Henry Ford Health System stands. We value and embrace the wealth of diversity reflected in our patients, their families, our workforce and partners, and the many diverse communities we serve. The story of diversity at HFHS is told through the unique experiences of our stakeholders. While experiences differ, diversity is leveraged to influence the equitable delivery of culturally appropriate care and treatment of our patients, employees and community partners Internal Survey An internal survey was developed using the Henry Intranet Survey Maker and marketed to all HFHS employees via Morning Post and targeted s. The purpose of this survey was: To take an inventory of all the HFHS programs involving faith-based organizations over the past 10 years. To offer employees the opportunity to share information about any additional wellness actives outside HFHS involvement that they participated in partnership with a faith- based organization. External Survey An external survey was developed using SurveyMonkey and sent to all faith-based partners identified via the internal survey. The purpose of this survey was: To learn about any past involvement their faith community has had with HFHS to fill any gaps of information from the internal survey. To understand the current wellness focuses of their faith-based organization. Learnings Over 100 faith-based partnerships were identified to be participating in more than 50 programs focused on wellness. Main focuses identified: 1.Access to Care 2.Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes) 3.Palliative Care 4.Nutrition & Physical Activity 5.Senior Services Project Introduction and Mission Leveraging our Partnerships: Focus Group Further Involvement with the Faith Community Faith communities are great partners of communication to promote health and wellness. Through time HFHS has partnered with numerous faith communities to provide value and wellness to the shared population. Moving forward, HFHS must continue to cultivate these relationships to their full potential to benefit the community and HFHS. The organization and strategy of these relationships is a pivotal activity that must occur to create this network of community outreach through faith communities. Deliverables: Internal and external surveys used to capture the past involvement of faith-based partnerships with HFHS and to assesses the current wellness focus of these communities Inventory of faith-based partners who have participated in a program with HFHS in the past 10 years Focus group involving faith-based partners evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of community health in Wayne County Next Steps Throughout the course of my fellowship I have had the privilege to interface with many great faith-community partners in a variety of organized ways. Community Heath Tour: St Frances Cabrini Clinic – 7/14/15 –Provides a holistic approach toward meeting the primary health care needs of economically disadvantaged residents of Southwest Detroit and beyond. Community Health Tour: HUDA Clinic – 7/16/15 –Opened its doors in May 2004, initially operated on funds gathered by the Muslim community, to serve the uninsured population of Metro Detroit. Final Goodbyes: Death and Dying Across Faith Traditions – 9/17/15 –Learn about death and dying across six different faith traditions to better support and care for patients and their families at the end of life. (CME Program) InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Annual Awards Dinner – 10/14/15 –Bringing together so many, from so many faiths and organizations, honoring both the individuals and the spirit that is healing and building our community, and providing support for IFLC’s many efforts to support that mission. Ecumenical Theological Seminary Annual Spirit Awards Gala – 5/12/16 –To acknowledge individuals, organizations, businesses and churches that have demonstrated a strong personal and moral commitment and made a contribution to the world around them. Henry Ford Health System’s Faith-Based Partnerships Nate Keeslar, MHA Administrative Fellow, HFHHN Henry Ford Health System June 2016 Henry Ford Health System uses a community health needs assessment (CHNA) to develop a work plan to address the most significant health needs in the communities we serve. In addition to multiple data sources, the CHNA includes input from community leaders and other members of the community. Henry Ford Health System is required by the Internal Revenue Service to conduct a CHNA every 3 years. On February 18, 2016, leaders from various faith communities of Wayne County convened at Henry Ford Health System Corporate Headquarters. Nancy Combs and Nate Keeslar invited Karen Kippen to facilitate a 60-minute discussion aimed at getting feedback towards the current wealth and wellness landscape of Wayne County to use in the CHNA. The questions discussed were:  When thinking about health, what are some of the greatest strengths and assets of your community?  When thinking about health, what are some of the things that you see lacking in your community?  What do you believe is the most important health related issue that must be addressed to improve the health and quality of life in your community? The key strengths identified during the discussion were:  Health systems in Wayne County are beginning to partner with community organizations to increase their impact on the population.  The diversity of Wayne County is recognized and largely accepted by the health community.  Innovation has increased throughout the community. With these positive themes there were also weaknesses highlighted:  Lack of reliable public transportation to health services  Limited mental health support and services  The deficiency in knowledge about the available health resources in Wayne County Source: Pew Research Center: Religious Landscape Study An interactive map of our faith-based partners in the metro Detroit area was created from information gathered by an internal survey of HFHS employees. Additional partnerships were identified through membership lists of various programs including, but not limited too: Your Journey to Wellness Henry Ford Macomb Faith Community Nursing & Health Ministries Network Generation With Promise The map highlights 108 faith-based partners in 72 zip codes that have or are currently participating in wellness programs with HFHS. Main target population identified: All Adult Population (18+) Elderly Population (65+) Continue to compile external survey responses from our faith-based partners. Utilize inventory of faith-based partners, the findings from the surveys, and the information given during the focus group to develop a strategy of wellness efforts to grow these valuable partnerships and increase the wellness of our population. Regularly engage participants of the focus group as an ongoing interfaith advisory council. The city of Detroit is often associated with the automotive industry and labor unions which have shaped the city and suburbs’ culture, social life, economy, and politics. While these influencers have made a significant impact, the diverse religious landscape of the region has help mold the culture of Metropolitan Detroit.