Author Archives: Michelle Sabia

About Michelle Sabia

Michelle Sabia, MPH, CPH has a passion for health equity and has dedicated her career to supporting underserved populations through education, direct service programming, and advocacy. She is certified in public health and received her master’s in public health from George Washington University. She has over a decade of experience in healthcare nonprofits and healthcare delivery settings managing federal payment programs and community health initiatives, and implementing programs that address social determinants of health. In her current role at HealthyWomen, she serves as the program manager of the military women's health program developing education for military healthcare providers and active-duty servicewomen.

Social Determinants of Health Programs Improve Health Outcomes

By | February 1, 2024
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The social determinants of health (SDOH), the conditions in which we are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age, have a significant impact on health outcomes. Research shows that a whopping 80-90% of health outcomes are dependent on SDOH factors, while medical care only accounts for about 10-20%. New clinical-community partnerships designed to address… Read More »

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Postpartum Depression is Overlooked and Undertreated

By | October 10, 2023
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The postpartum period, recognized as the fourth trimester or the 12 weeks after birth, is often overlooked. In 2021, 52% of all maternal deaths occurred during the postpartum period. And mental health was the top underlying cause, accounting for 23% of all deaths (mostly suicides and overdoses related to substance use disorder). More than 60%… Read More »