Health E Englewood Health and Wellness Program: A Social Determinants of Health Intervention in Englewood, New Jersey

Background: The Health E Englewood Health and Wellness Program is a social determinant of health (SDoH) intervention developed to address social factors affecting the health of the North Hudson Community Action Corporation (NHCAC) patients’, a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Englewood, New Jersey. The main aim of this integrated wellness approach was to educate and motivate participants from the local community by strengthening the development of healthy lifestyles and providing the necessary tools for positive behavior change. Methods: Health E Englewood was a four consecutive week workshop series focused on three areas of health: physical, emotional, and nutritional wellness. The program targeted Spanish-speaking patients from NHCAC and was offered virtually via Zoom in Spanish. Results: The Health E Englewood program was launched in October 2021 with 40 active participants. About 63% of participants attended at least three of the four workshop sessions, with at least 60% of participants reporting improved lifestyle changes after the program. Additional follow-up data collected six months later also indicated evidence of the program's long-term benefits. Discussion: Social factors are the primary drivers of health outcomes. While many determinant interventions have failed to show long-lasting benefits, studying these interventions and their impact is crucial as it avoids “re-creating the wheel” inside health care and increasing costs.