Innovating solutions to overcome barriers in chronic disease care

Despite significant medical advancements, chronic diseases continue to be a leading cause of death and disability. A critical, often overlooked factor is the social context in which people live. Issues such as food insecurity, housing instability, transportation barriers, and financial burdens prevent millions from effectively managing chronic conditions like diabetes. This creates profound health disparities and undermines our ability to achieve true health equity.

The Social Care in Chronic Disease (SCCD) Collaborative is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to solving this problem. We believe that by systematically integrating social care into chronic disease management, we can dramatically improve health outcomes. Our mission is to advance the science of this work through rigorous research, evaluation, and innovative translation of our findings into real-world practice and policy.