As a healthcare provider that spans across Illinois and Wisconsin, serving over 3 million patients per year and 75,000 employees, Advocate Aurora Health has a unique and broad perspective on the Social Determinants of Health and on health equity. Dr. Jackie Rouse explains how Advocate Aurora Health defines its sense of "community" by looking at its footprint to define patient service areas that fall into regions.
With its nine Illinois hospitals, Advocate Aurora Health empowers its local regions to address the direct needs of their community by addressing local food insecurities, to hiring practices and employment advancement opportunities.