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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Quality Center Connects N.C. Hospitals

Safety and quality officers like Joan Wynn work with the Quality Center to improve hospital care.

 
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Leading the Charge

Brenda Stubbs worked to educate parents and girls about preventing human papillomavirus infections.

 
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Combating Domestic Violence

Gail Barbosa discusses efforts at The Duke Endowment to help combat domestic violence.