09/24/2025
Here at Faulkton Area Medical Center, we are committed to providing quality health care to our community. However, health is more than healthcare. When most people think about health, they picture doctor’s visits, hospital stays, or medications. True health is shaped by much more than what happens inside the hospital. The conditions in which people live, learn, work, and connect with others—called the social determinants of health—have a big influence on well-being.
Social determinants of health often have a greater impact on long-term well-being than healthcare alone. Social determinants include access to safe housing, healthy food, reliable transportation, education, meaningful employment, and strong social support. For example, having safe sidewalks or a place to walk makes it easier to stay active. Access to affordable groceries makes it easier to eat healthy meals. Reliable transportation helps people get to work, school, and medical appointments. Even strong friendships and community ties make a difference—people who feel connected often have better mental and physical health. Our health is shaped not only by the care available at Faulkton Area Medical Center (FAMC), but also by the strength of our community. The support of neighbors, our school, churches, businesses, and service groups all play a role in creating a healthy environment. By recognizing that health is more than healthcare, we can work together to make our community an even healthier place to live. Small actions—like checking in on a neighbor, supporting local food programs, or volunteering—help build a stronger, healthier community for everyone.
