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Well Informed Consulting stands at the forefront of transformative health equity consulting, offering a unique blend of cross-sector expertise, a joyful and inclusive approach, and a commitment to creating sustainable health solutions. Our boutique agency specializes in navigating the complexities of health equity and the social determinants and drivers of health with a strategy that's both evidence-based and heart-driven. Our holistic, multidisciplinary approach — rooted in intellectual curiosity, joyful service, and unwavering commitment to inclusive human dignity — ensures that every project not only meets but exceeds the goal of achieving lasting health equity. With us, clients achieve more than temporary solutions; they embark on a legacy journey of improved community well-being and health opportunities for all.
Funders
As a visionary funder, your investment plays a critical role in transforming healthcare and enhancing community well-being. By supporting innovative projects that address the social determinants of health (SDOH), you enable healthcare providers, insurance companies, and community organizations to deliver impactful services with unprecedented precision. Your funding empowers these groups to leverage data analytics and technology, facilitating the development of healthcare models and community programs that are both effective and efficient.
Your contributions also help establish vital partnerships among government agencies, for-profit entities, and philanthropic organizations, greatly expanding the reach and effectiveness of these initiatives. Strategic collaborations ensure that every dollar you invest translates into meaningful, lasting benefits for underserved populations, creating a legacy of health, equity, and opportunity that makes a difference.
Organizations
You represent a transformative force in healthcare and community change, whether you're a healthcare provider, business leader, health-focused nonprofit, or advocacy group. You are deeply committed to enhancing health outcomes and cost efficiency. By developing human-centered healthcare models and leveraging data and technology that support the social determinants of health (SDOH) you can target interventions that address these determinants with new precision and care.
Embedded within your community, your organization—with its established credibility and strong local ties—is perfectly positioned to make a significant impact on health-challenged populations. By forging partnerships with government agencies, for-profit entities, and philanthropic organizations, you can expand your reach, turning your vision for a healthier community into a reality. This is your chance to lead in creating critical, sustainable changes in healthcare.
Where innovation meets compassion,
lasting health begins.
Services
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Creating a new intervention is a patient process. We can increase the likelihood of a new SDoH program’s success and positive impact on the community. Careful planning, collaboration with stakeholders, adherence to legal requirements, and a commitment to continuous evaluation and improvement are essential. Key steps include:
Identifying or Clarifying the Need: Only when clearly defined, problem solving can begin. The need must remain the project’s north star.
Setting Objectives: Once the need is identified, specific objectives for the social program should be established. These objectives should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to provide clarity and direction.
Designing the Program: This phase involves designing the structure and components of the program. Key considerations include (not necessarily sequential):
Target Population, Interventions, Process & Delivery Mechanisms, Budget & Funding, Legal and Regulatory Issues, Early pilot implementation, Implementation & Monitoring, Impact Assessment, Sustainability & Scalability.
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Optimizing an existing intervention is also a patient process. Well Informed Consulting can assist with:
- Strengthening Organizational Capacity
- Growing leaders for expansion and succession
- Building Partnerships across sectors
- Tailoring programs to healthcare settings
- Expanding existing offerings to embrace culturally relevant practices
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By focusing on leadership growth, leadership transitions and succession planning, individuals and organizations can cultivate a robust leadership pipeline, adapt to changing circumstances, and sustain long-term success. Well Informed has a strong track record in emphasizing Leadership Culture for individuals and organizations.
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Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and Drivers of Health Equity:
Learn how over 80% of our health is driven by non-medical factors. This includes systemic issues such as racism, discrimination, and policies, highlighting the importance of addressing power dynamics and systems of oppression that underlie social determinants.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs):
Learn how early life experiences can change the course of a person’s mental and physical health and wellbeing. Adverse Childhood Experiences affect mental and emotional health and studies show that stress and trauma can also manifest in physical ways – anything from chronic diseases to a shorter lifespan. The largest study to date that made this connection is the original ACE study conducted from 1995-1997 at Kaiser Permanente, a large health care company. The study found that childhood abuse, neglect, and household challenges can significantly impact later-life health and wellness.
Early Childhood Impact:
Learn how from birth to age 5, a child’s brain develops more, and more rapidly, than at any other time in life. And while genetics plays a significant role, scientific research has made clear that the quality of a child’s experiences in the first few years of life – positive or negative – helps shape how their brain develops. And that these experiences have lasting impact on their health and ability to learn and succeed in school and in life.
Individual & Family Wellness:
Thriving with Chronic Disease: In 2016 Dr. “Donna” Berkey Lowry was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Before symptoms were controlled she would have to crawl from the car to the couch at the end of the day. A few months into medication and diet changes, her son was diagnosed with brain cancer. Patiently managing one’s own chronic condition and a family member’s, too, can catalyze change that will support long term thriving. She’d love to share her ongoing story and facilitate the conversation many of us need.
Positive family experiences: In partnership with Pathwaves Partnership, we can offer an array of practical trainings and support to build positive experiences into everyday moments.
The Power of Mentorship:
Learn the data on the power of mentorship across personal and professional sectors. Discuss your organization’s needs and explore mentoring best practices.
Non-Profit Leadership:
With commitment and intention, leadership growth is within reach. Key areas of development include Organizational Communication, Negotiation, Mediation, and FacilitatioN, Leadership Development, Ethical Leadership, Strategy Development and Implementation, Organizational Transformation, Leading Teams and Change Management
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Exercise and movement are universally recognized for their health benefits. Complementing the diverse services provided by Well Informed Consulting, Donna brings additional expertise as a certified Groove Facilitator, active member of the Aquatics Exercise Association (AEA) and an American Red Cross Lifeguard. She is also currently advancing her qualifications by pursuing certification as an Aquatic Fitness Instructor through the American Exercise Association.
Learn more about the Dance offering here (Groove).
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We know each organization or funder’s needs are unique. Sometimes what is needed is a well-informed sounding board, we can offer that. Also, our subject matter experts can support group facilitation, communication & reporting, grant writing and evaluation.
OFFERINGS
There are multiple offerings available to you depending on your situation, needs, and preferences. We will work with you to establish the engagement that is right for you. Clients typically start with one model and then move into another. For example, once a project is completed, they will work with Well Informed Consulting for a few hours each quarter to check in on the project’s rollout.
HOURLY MODEL
If you're looking for just the right amount of consulting support without the commitment to a lengthy contract, our hourly rate option could be perfect for you. It's designed for clients who need quick, focused bursts of expertise.
This approach is especially suitable for projects with variable durations, giving you the flexibility to scale up or down as needed.
Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or require expert insight for a short-term project, our hourly services offer the adaptability and precision you're looking for.
PROJECT BASED
If you have a specific project in mind and prefer knowing your costs upfront, the per-project pricing model is tailored just for you.
This setup ensures you pay a set fee for predetermined deliverables, offering clarity and predictability in costs for defined outcomes. Should your project require work beyond the initial scope, additional services can be billed at an agreed-upon rate.
This model is ideal if you're looking for financial certainty for one-off projects or specific needs, allowing your goals to be met, while effectively budgeting.
RETAINED SERVICES
The retainer model is designed for those who value consistency and ongoing support. It's a perfect fit if you're seeking continuity and regular engagement.
By opting for this model, you set up a recurring arrangement based on specific deliverables or a set number of monthly hours. This ensures consistent access to our consultancy services over an agreed period.
This model offers the stability and reliability you may need to achieve and exceed your project goals.
