Programa de la comunidad como medicina
BRIDGING CLINICAL CARE AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
Community Well-Being at the YMCA happens when everyone has access to basic needs and supportive resources for a healthy, connected and fulfilling life. By intentionally connecting YMCA branches with Community Support Services, La comunidad como medicina (CAM) bridges primary care and community health to deliver trauma-informed, equity-centered health coaching.
Desarrollado en asociación con Open Source Wellness, this evidence-based model shifts healthcare delivery beyond prescriptions and into relationships, movement, nutrition, and stress reduction.
CORE PROGRAM PILLARS
Prevention & Whole-Person Health
Addressing chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, depression) through lifestyle interventions.
Atención Integral
Direct connection to primary care referrals and vital community resources.
Accesible y receptivo
Reducing barriers to care through structured, supportive group sessions.
Conexión y pertenencia
Creating inclusive spaces where participants feel seen, supported and empowered.
IMPACT & CLINICAL EVIDENCE
El programa "La comunidad como medicina" no solo mejora los resultados de salud individuales, sino que también proporciona beneficios clave para las clínicas:
- Mejora los resultados del paciente para cumplir con los indicadores de calidad y los basados en incentivos para el manejo de enfermedades crónicas.
- Permite la generación de ingresos mediante un mayor volumen de facturación utilizando un modelo de visita médica grupal.
- Mejora la experiencia del proveedor, reduciendo el agotamiento y devolviendo la alegría al sector sanitario.
- Aborda las barreras de acceso para pacientes que utilizan con frecuencia los servicios.
Through integrated clinical referrals and group medical visits, CAM delivers measurable improvements in health outcomes while optimizing the provider experience.
Clinical evidence shows that social connection, physical activity, nutrition and stress reduction directly improve health outcomes, reducing risks of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and depression.
Resultados Reales
| Resultado | Mejoramiento |
|---|---|
| Reducción de la presión arterial | 19 puntos |
| Aumento del ejercicio semanal | 51% |
| Aumento del consumo diario de frutas y verduras | 26% |
| Disminución del aislamiento social | 43% |
| Reducción de los síntomas depresivos | 20% |
| Disminución de las visitas a urgencias | 77% |
PROGRAM LAUNCH & NORTH COUNTY EXPANSION
Launched officially at the YMCA de la familia Joe y Mary Mottino, CAM is rapidly growing across San Diego County through key healthcare partnerships.
- Over 250 Referrals Received
- Active partnership with TrueCare clinicians driving referrals into local YMCA programming.
- Próxima expansión
- Planning expansion to Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA and San Marcos in collaboration with TrueCare.
Hear from the Clincal Experts
“Community as Medicine provides a one-stop shop to amplify the effect of primary care to improve health outcomes, address social determinants of health like social isolation, and improve patient and provider experience”
"Community as Medicine is built on a simple but transformative premise: health does not begin and end in the exam room. This initiative reflects deep collaboration, shared vision, and a belief that whole-person health is a right, not a privilege. It is a model for how healthcare systems can partner locally to create sustainable transformation."
GET INVOLVED & PARTNER WITH US
Whether you are a healthcare provider looking to refer patients or a payor interested in group medical visit models, let’s partner for excellent community care.
Asociaciones clínicas: Contacta con Jen Sedeno en jsedeno@ymcasd.org
Model Research & White Paper: Learn more about the clinical framework at OpenSourceWellness.org
