Founded in 2018 by Governor Mike Leavitt and Dr. Karen DeSalvo, NASDOH is a multi-sector coalition of stakeholders seeking to make a material improvement in the health of individuals and communities by advancing the adoption of effective policies and programs to address upstream drivers of health, such as food insecurity, housing instability, interpersonal safety, and transportation insecurity.
NASDOH seeks to make a material improvement in the health of individuals and communities by advancing the adoption of effective policies and programs to address health-related social needs (HRSNs) – such as food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation insecurity — as well as the underlying social and economic conditions in which people live (non-medical drivers).
NASDOH brings together stakeholders from different geographic regions with expertise in health care, public health, social services, patient and consumer perspectives, information technology, and business. NASDOH members include national, regional, and local organizations that share a commitment to addressing upstream drivers as a core component of advancing health and well-being. As a multi-sector alliance, NASDOH brings together and leverages the unique capabilities and perspectives of its members to have an outsized impact on policy impacting upstream drivers of health. See who our members are here.
Our focus is to advance public and private sector policy environments to support the advancement of the evidence base upon which work in the field can build, innovate, and be sustained. Specifically, our areas of focus are:
We encourage public and private sector leaders to support progress in these key areas by promoting collaboration and innovation around interventions to address social determinants of health.