Social Workers Driving Outcomes in Health (SDOH): The integral role of social work practice in addressing the social drivers of health - Social Work Month Event

Milwaukee, WI US
March 13, 2025

Social Workers Driving Outcomes in Health (SDOH) is designed to deepen the expertise of social work on the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and their impact on health outcomes. This program brings leading voices and practical tools for addressing SDOH challenges in healthcare settings, equipping attendees to drive meaningful change and enhance overall patient well-being. Attendees will gain insights into evidence-based strategies for SDOH integration, lean best practices for promoting health equity, and foster connections to strengthen collaboration withing the healthcare community.

This conference is being held both in-person and virtually.

NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 5:00pm – 6:00pm CST / 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST

Target Audience

This course is intended for social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  1. Identify key social drivers of health and their impact on patient well-being.
  2. Implement evidence-based strategies to address social determinants of health in various practice settings.
  3. Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members to advocate for SDOH-informed patient care.
  4. Evaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions in improving patient outcomes related to SDOH.
  5. Develop action plans for integrating SDOH considerations into patient assessments and care plans.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
    Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Advocate Aurora Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers receiving this course receive 1.00 of ethics, clinical, cultural competence, and/or general continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
12/02/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
03/13/2025 - 5:00pm CDT
Event ends: 
03/13/2025 - 6:00pm CDT
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Agenda:

4:30pm - 5:00pm: Appetizers & Networking

5:00pm - 6:00pm: Social Workers Driving Outcomes in Health (SDOH) Presentation- Kimberly Howard, MSW, CAPSW

6:00pm - 6:30pm: Door Prize Winners

Aurora Sinai Medical Center- Steigleder Auditorium
945 N 12th Street
Virtual Option-Microsoft Teams
Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States

Faculty

Sarah Becker, MSSW LCSW – Social Service Director, WI Inpatient Care Management, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center,
Rachel Castillo, APSW - Supportive Counseling Services; Aurora Family Care
Amy Friesema, MSW APSW - Supportive Counseling Services, Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Kelly Grady, MSW, APSW – Medical Social Worker, Aurora Health At Home
Kimberly Howard, MSW, CAPSW - Supportive Counseling Services; Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Vincent Withers, MSW, CAPSW, MFT - Manager Social Service Navigation - Coverage to Care Program, Aurora Sinai Medical Center

Disclosure

Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Statement(s)

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Advocate Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00  general continuing education credits.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
    Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Advocate Aurora Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers receiving this course receive 1.00 of ethics, clinical, cultural competence, and/or general continuing education credits.

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