Last Updated: March 21, 2025
March is National Social Work Month. At RHHD, social workers are integral to the work we do, particularly when it comes to addressing the Social Determinants of Health. Is this term new to you? Show social workers extra gratitude by learning more!
- SDoH highlight how issues like housing, employment, and education impact our ability to lead healthy lives. At RHHD, our social workers maintain a Resource Directory, connecting clients to services that address these critical needs.
- SDoH recognize that disparities in race, gender, and socioeconomic status can affect a person’s ability to access and use healthcare. Our Maternity Navigation team—which includes some amazing social workers—works closely with expectant families to make sure that all pregnancies in Richmond and Henrico are as safe and healthy as possible.
- SDoH encourage care providers to see patients as whole people, not just medical cases. This approach creates more comprehensive and holistic care! This year, our social work team developed robust training on topics including Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), domestic violence, and crisis management so that our clinical staff can be better prepared to support patients and families.
For these and all the other projects social workers take on every day, we say a big thank you!