Create a HRSN screen for pregnant and postpartum people

  • Progress:  In Progress
  • MHSP Priority Area: Addressing Health Related Social Needs
  • Recommendation: Explore and support existing policies and programs to improve housing and food security and access to transportation for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families.
  • Actionable Strategies: Create a HRSN screen for pregnant and postpartum people
  • Lead: Thomas Jefferson University
  • Lead Web Site: https://research.jefferson.edu/connected-care-center.html

Data as of September 30, 2026: conducted literature scan, engaged 12 individuals with lived experience

pdf Addressing Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Actionable Strategies

Thomas Jefferson University will receive $53,000 to review existing HRSN screening tools, collect feedback from pregnant and postpartum people on HRSN screening questions and processes, and disseminate findings and recommendations across Pennsylvania.