SDoH: They Made Me Sick

I am a woman fighting epilepsy asking for a little help and Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) had intervened in various ways over the years.

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SDoH: Social Determinants of Health, are the non-medical conditions where people live, work, learn, and age that significantly impact their health outcomes and quality of life, including factors like income, education, neighborhood safety, food access, and social support, influencing overall well-being more than medical care alone. Addressing SDOH through policy, community programs, and integrated healthcare is crucial for achieving health equity and improving population health.

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After the continuous bickering with the city, landlord problems had generated nothing but excessive unnecessary stress. Number 1 trigger for my seizures, and it's built to the point where I was just told at annual checkup, I actually have high blood pressure! That was news to me.

• Economic Stability

• Quality Education Access

• Quality Healthcare Access

• Neighborhood and Environment

• Social and Community Context

Let's connect the dots, scenario...

• Epilepsy

• Woman

• African American

• Fixed income

Woonsocket

• Government

• Men employees

• 99.9% Caucasian

• Salary

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I got the proof of anything I claim and it meant nothing to them. I had to be persistent with them because 1. Lack of maintenance is illegal, and 2. I was right about the violations but woonsocket code was "friendly" with the landlord.

The efforts I was making for simple repair went nowhere, I was disrespected; reflection, 2 years of that, of course it got me going. I'm still fighting.