Social Determinants of Health Community of Practice

Wednesday, November 18, 2026_12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT

Session 5: Distance as a Determinant

Presenters from the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc. will explore how rurality and geographic distance function as social determinants of health that can impact access to HIV prevention services in Native communities. The session will highlight barriers such as transportation, limited healthcare infrastructure, and limited access to specialized services, while sharing practical strategies to strengthen access to HIV prevention and community engagement in rural settings.

Overview/Goal

The goal of the SDoH CoP is to build collaborative relationships among CDC-funded health departments, community-based organizations, and their partners implementing and evaluating plans to address SDoH. The SDoH CoP will also support the implementation and evaluation of these plans by sharing strategies, resources, and expertise to improve health outcomes among populations of focus. 

SMART Objectives

By March 31, 2027, participants of the SDoH CoP will be able to:

• Identify and apply at least one actionable strategy to support the implementation of their SDoH plan, based on strategies, case studies, and peer learning shared during CoP sessions. 
• Utilize at least one monitoring and evaluation tool or framework to assess the implementation and outcomes of their SDoH plan. 
• Apply at least one insight gained from peer participants to strengthen the implementation or evaluation of their SDoH plan.