Health Leads

Nonprofit or community organization

Last modified: August 24, 2011, 4:11 PM

Every day in America, doctors prescribe antibiotics to patients who have no food at home or are living in a car. Of course, medicine alone won't solve these problems, and many of the patients will return with more serious – and more expensive – illnesses. But, for the most part, doctors don't have the time or knowledge to address patients' basic resource needs.

Health Leads solves this problem. With Health Leads, a doctor can "prescribe" food, housing, or other critical resources – just as they would medication. Patients take their prescriptions to the clinic waiting room, where Health Leads' college volunteers are ready to connect them to these resources.

Last year, Health Leads trained and deployed 660 college volunteers to connect nearly 6,000 low-income patients and their families to the resources they need to be healthy.

By providing a transformative experience for hundreds of college volunteers, Health Leads is producing a pipeline of new leaders who will have both the conviction and the ability to revolutionize health care.

Health Leads' goal is that one day, all doctors will be able to prescribe solutions that improve health, not just manage disease. The diagnosis and treatment of non-medical, but health-critical, conditions should be a standard part of patient care.

By addressing the real health issues facing low-income Americans, Health Leads' simple, economical, and effective model is a key step toward achieving both better health and lower costs.

Summer Leadership Fellowship, National Office - Internship

Last updated:

May 16, 2013

Location:

Boston, MA, US

Description:

Health Leads is excited to announce its 2013 Summer Leadership Fellowship program! We are seeking highly-motivated, innovative undergraduate students to join ou...
Data Analyst - Job

Last updated:

May 16, 2013

Location:

Boston, MA, US

Description:

Health Leads is redefining the way health care is delivered, and we're looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Data Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced, en...
Program Manager, Boston - Job

Last updated:

March 21, 2013

Location:

Boston, MA, US

Description:

Health Leads seeks a passionate and skilled professional to join an exceptional program team and play a key leadership role in the launch of a new partnership i...