# D-H Primary Care clinics implementing routine screening for Social Determinants of Health
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Definition
Definition: Dartmouth-Hitchcock is engaging in a systematic process of implementing social determinants of health screening across its primary care network as part of its Substance Use Mental Health Initiative and role as Administrative Lead of the NH Region 1 Integrated Delivery Network.
Primary Data Source: D-H Psychiatry program records
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Story Behind the Curve
Screening for social determinants of health needs in primary care settings normalizes conversations between providers and patients about how housing and food insecurity, transportation barriers, language barriers, and other social needs can create barriers to health and health care, allowing providers to help patients connect to needed community services. Dartmouth-Hitchcock is engaging in a systematic process of implementing social determinants of health screening across its primary care network as part of its Substance Use Mental Health Initiative and role as Administrative Lead of the NH Region 1 Integrated Delivery Network.