by Rick Ybarra | Aug 18, 2017 | Blog, Hogg Blog
You may be hearing a lot about “social determinants.” Although much has been written on this subject, many unanswered questions remain. The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health just announced the awarding of over $1 million in grants to strengthen integrated...
by Rick Ybarra | Aug 16, 2017 | Blog
Our health care system is at a critical juncture. Today, gaps in health still persist, persistent and in some cases continue to increasing. Many are looking upstream on the root causes of health (social determinants) instead of focusing on symptom reduction or...
by Rick Ybarra | Apr 27, 2017 | Hogg Blog
This April 24th article published by the Commonwealth Fund is timely and a must-read. It highlights the challenges of engaging, treating, and supporting persons with multiple, complex, chronic health conditions (defined as three or more health conditions, often...
by Rick Ybarra | Jan 9, 2017 | Blog, Hogg Blog
Integrated health care is the coordination of physical and behavioral health care. In 2012, Harris County Protective Services (HCPS) received funding from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health to plan and implement an integrated health care program for children ages...
by Rick Ybarra | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Hogg Blog
The election is over. We have a new President-Elect. A new Cabinet is being assembled; presidential appointees are being considered. President-Elect Trump’s key message throughout his campaign was to “Make America Great Again!” As the incoming...