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Core values

- **Addressing Social Determinants of Health**: MGH focuses on social determinants such as housing, employment, education, and access to healthy food, which are critical for overall health and well-being[2][3][5].
- **Health Equity**: The hospital is committed to reducing health inequities, particularly in communities of color and other marginalized populations, through various community health programs and partnerships[1][2][5].
- **Community Engagement**: MGH engages in deep collaborations with communities, community-based organizations, and other sectors to create innovative solutions to complex health issues[1][2][5].
- **Affordable Housing**: The $18 million in Community Health Impact Funds allocated to support affordable housing initiatives directly addresses a key determinant of health and well-being, especially in historically marginalized communities[3][5].
- **Comprehensive Health Approach**: The hospital's approach includes traditional clinical prevention, innovative clinical prevention, and public health interventions to maximize community health impact[2].