Midwest Health Initiative

Curious which St. Louis hospitals score highest for preventive care, patient experience, or #safety? Compare local hospitals on these and other health care quality metrics at http://ChooseWellSTL.org.

A new survey by NORC at the University of Chicago finds that while patients generally trust nurses and physicians, their trust in the US healthcare system declined amid the #COVID19 pandemic. This and more in the #MidwestHealthHub newsletter: https://app.cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=2818#.YK_Dn7VKjIU

A recent McKinsey report identifies insufficient staffing, #workload, and emotional toll caused by #COVID19 as key factors of a widespread exodus of nurses from the workforce. This and more in the #MidwestHealthHub: https://app.cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=2818#.YKZb47VKjIU

Following the FDA and CDC's decision to lift the pause on the J&J #COVID19 vaccine, the Public Health Collaborative has updated its Q&A page with messaging guidance and tips for answering tough questions from the community. Learn more in the #MidwestHealthHub: https://app.cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=2818#.YIbgtq9KjIU

Learn how the Special School District of St. Louis County is using grant funding from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and leveraging technology to boost employee well-being in the latest #MidwestHealthHub feature article: https://app.cerkl.com/org/story.php?id=12998337

Have you visited the MHI website lately? Learn more about our multi-payer commercial claims database and community-wide projects to advance collaboration and transparency for better #healthcare value: http://midwesthealthinitiative.org

As a non-profit dedicated to improving health, MHI depends on the generosity of local partners to sustain our efforts. On #GiveSTLDay, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support safe, high quality, and affordable care in our community: https://paypal.me/stlouismhi

As we emerge from the #COVID19 pandemic and its lingering economic outcomes, it is time to consider new ways to support employees’ financial well-being. Find employer resources in this month's #BeHealthConnected blog post: https://bit.ly/32balzT #FinancialLiteracyMonth #financialplanning #financialwellbeing

Congratulations to the 8 local hospitals receiving an A on the The Leapfrog Group's Spring 2021 #HospitalSafetyGrade in the St. Louis region! See the full list at https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/

One-third of small businesses say #healthcare is a top concern as a result of the #COVID19 pandemic. More on this in the #MidwestHealthHub: https://app.cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=2818#.YGYPAK9KjIU

Just launched! The #MidwestHealthHub seeks to strengthen connections and shared knowledge among those that use, provide, and pay for health care in the Midwest region. Join the conversation: https://app.cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=2818#.XujbBUVKjIW

A new national poll, The Language of Vaccine Acceptance, reveals the urgent need for political and health leaders to adjust their messaging to improve confidence in #COVID19 vaccines. Access this report and more in the #MidwestHealthHub: https://app.cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=2818#.YACBANhKjIU

"There is light at the end of the tunnel with regard to vaccinations. Dr. Anthony Fauci, National Institutes of Health (NIH), struck a hopeful tone during a speech to Washington University in St. Louis students this week. More on this and other headlines in the #MidwestHealthHub: https://app.cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=2818#.X_dngthKjIU

Wishing you brighter days ahead and a very healthy New Year!

Amid the increases in #COVID19 cases, some hospitals are adapting their surge protocols and expanding operations. Access these headlines and more in this week's edition of the #MidwestHealthHub: https://app.cerkl.com/org/profile.php?id=2818#.X9KIdmhKjIU

In this month's #LiveWellSTL newsletter, we help you consider fun and festive activities help you stay healthy during this unusual holiday season: https://mailchi.mp/.../livewellstl-newsletter-december2020

"Aside from the administrative logistics, hurdles remain in the form of awareness and misinformation. All of us have a role to play in dispelling myths and getting out the facts." Important read from the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition #BeHealthConnected blog: https://stlbhc.site-ym.com//A-Vaccine-is-Coming--Time-to-P