Issues
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Prevention

In an era of soaring health care costs and increasing need for social services, prevention is gaining attention from health care providers, insurers and social service providers. Effective prevention saves money and improves quality of life by helping people avoid acute illnesses, chronic diseases or injuries. The Duke Endowment encourages efforts that maintain wellness and keep manageable health concerns from developing into serious problems. We also support programs that work to prevent societal problems, such as child abuse.

Explore a sample of our work in prevention, and find out what we're learning along the way, by choosing a topic below.

Issue snapshots

 
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Mental and Physical Care

Offering mental health services at the doctor's office is helping to reach more people.

 
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Small Town Health

Quality care matters in rural communities throughout the Carolinas.

 
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Hallmarks of Quality

High quality workplaces attract and retain nursing staff.