We are dedicated to cultivating optimal health and wellbeing for all people, in every community.
Our Focus:
Creating a Salutogenic Society
The Institute for Salutogenesis is dedicated to transforming health and well-being across every stage of life. We take a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to foster health and flourishing at the personal, social, and political levels. Our focus areas are designed to create environments where every individual can thrive, supported by innovative paradigms and real-world applications.
We champion a life course approach to health and well-being, from the critical "First 1000 Days of Life" through old age. We embrace the salutogenic model to strengthen individual and community health and address the social determinants of health at every stage:
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The First 1000 Days: Laying the foundation for long-term well-being by emphasizing early life health from preconception to a child's second birthday.
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Childhood: Supporting health and development throughout childhood with tailored interventions.
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Adulthood: Addressing the challenges and opportunities for adults to lead healthy, thriving lives.
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Elderhood: Focusing on factors that contribute to well-being for elders, ensuring a dignified and fulfilling later life.
2. Salutogenesis in Settings and Environments
Recognizing that health is shaped by our surroundings, we apply salutogenic principles across various settings:
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Community Well-being: Enhancing environmental, educational, and workplace wellness through community-based projects.
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Optimal Environments: Cultivating surroundings that support both individual and community health, enabling everyone to achieve their fullest potential.
3. The Salutogenic Healthcare System
We envision redefining American healthcare by prioritizing equity, sustainability, and accessibility. Our approach treats the whole person and proactively supports comprehensive health:
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Equity and Sustainability: Creating a healthcare system that is fair and sustainable for all.
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Proactive Health: Focusing on nurturing comprehensive health and well-being, not just treating illness.
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Key Initiatives: Self-Care, Academic Medicine and Clinical Practice, Research and Innovation, Advocacy and Public Health, and Digital Health.
Our Health of the Nation focus is driven by developing salutogenic indicators to monitor and measure meaningful progress:
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Ongoing Data and Information: Providing relevant data to address national health challenges.
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Political Process: Creating a process to develop and utilize data sources for public use, ensuring that health-based indicators inform policy and practice.
Our Commitment
These focus areas reflect our commitment to health creation, empowerment, and systemic change. By addressing the entire spectrum of factors that influence well-being, the Institute for Salutogenesis aims to lead a paradigm shift in health. We envision a future where every individual has the opportunity to achieve their best health across all stages of life.