Geographic Barriers to Access

Goal: To reduce geographic barriers to accessing health and health care for the people of New Hampshire. Investment to Date: $4,780,482 Number of grants to date: 76

Overview:

New Hampshire's geography is the foundation on which our communities were built and the scenic backdrop against which we live our lives. Our rivers, mountain ranges, lakes, and agricultural lands defined our economy and still create boundaries for our lives today. Those same boundaries can become barriers between our residents and the activities and services that improve their health.

Many of us must rely on public transportation or family and friends to get us to and from food shopping, work, family gatherings and community events. Access to oral, mental, primary and specialty health care can be a significant challenge, whether it's a few blocks or several hours away. The Endowment has approached the issue of geographic barriers by focusing on both ends of the problem seeking better ways of moving the people to services and seeking better ways of getting the services to where people can access them.

Geographic Barriers Theme Summary