Improving Health Through Genetics and Big Data

Por: Office of the CEO

12 de junio de 2017

CEO of renown speaking to an audience

Renown Health President and CEO Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, discusses efforts nationwide to develop a more effective and efficient way to deliver care. explains the benefits of Renown Health’s population health study with the Desert Research Institute and 23andMe.

To understand the factors that impact the health of the individuals we serve within our community, we have to look outside the walls of our hospital. At Renown Health, we recognize that to significantly impact the health of our community, we have to learn more about the exact relationship between health, genetics, social determinants and the environment.

I am tremendously proud of Renown Health’s partnership with the Desert Research Institute and 23andMe. Together, we conducted a ground-breaking, community-based population health study that holds great promise. By combining genetic data with health and population data, as well as information from environmental databases, we are identifying and modeling public health risks ranging from disease and illness to the effects of air quality on the health of Nevadans. This information will help us respond strategically to the future health needs of our patients and communities, thereby improving care delivery in our region.

Dr. Anthony Slonim is an innovator and proven leader in healthcare on both the regional and national levels. During his notable career at major healthcare organizations and academic institutions, Dr. Slonim has developed a national profile as an expert in patient safety, accountable care, healthcare quality and innovative care delivery models focused on improving health within the community. For more Healthy Perspectives, follow Dr. Slonim on Twitter.

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