Key Highlights
- Takeda expands its partnership with Partners In Health (PIH) to improve health equity in Massachusetts.
- New initiative focuses on addressing social determinants of health and enhancing access to care.
- Efforts include establishing Health Equity Communities of Practice and expanding local health department capacities.
- Emphasis on community-driven approaches and supporting community health workers.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “Our collaboration with Takeda will help advance more equitable community health systems in Massachusetts. By centering community-driven approaches and supporting local health departments, we aim to dismantle systemic barriers to health and wellbeing and reimagine health and social support services to better meet the needs of diverse communities in Massachusetts.” — Kristina St. Cyr Kimani, Massachusetts Director at Partners In Health United States
- “Expanding our collaboration with PIH will help improve health outcomes in communities disproportionately affected by health care disparities. This partnership takes a holistic look at a multitude of factors that affect one’s health and leverages community health improvement plans to ensure community members are connected to the health care resources they need most.” — Dr. Chris Reddick, Vice President, Head of U.S. Health Equity, CSR and Philanthropy at Takeda
SoHC's Take
Takeda’s expanded partnership with Partners In Health marks a significant step toward addressing health inequities in Massachusetts. By focusing on social determinants of health and bolstering community-driven approaches, this initiative aims to create a sustainable model for health equity. The collaboration’s emphasis on policy-level changes and the support of community health workers underscores a comprehensive strategy to dismantle systemic barriers and enhance the well-being of diverse communities. This move not only aligns with Takeda’s global commitment to health equity but also sets a precedent for similar initiatives across the healthcare industry.
