Imagine having someone on your healthcare team whose main job is to make sure you feel heard, supported, and connected to the resources you need. At Solara Health, that person is your social worker, and they often make a bigger difference in patients’ lives than most people expect.
March is Social Work Month, a great time to honor the professionals who support patients throughout their health journey. At Solara, social work is part of care from the start, because real healthcare isn’t just about treating a diagnosis, it’s about understanding the person behind it.
One of the most important things a social worker does is simply show up. They advocate for you, help you set goals that feel realistic and personal, and create a space where you can speak honestly about what you’re going through. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, managing a long-term condition, or just feeling overwhelmed by the healthcare process itself, having someone in your corner who is focused entirely on your well-being can make an enormous difference. Patients at Solara have access to licensed clinical social workers with years of experience who are committed to meeting each person where they are and walking with them toward the changes they want to see in their own lives.
Social workers also play a key role in addressing what are known as social determinants of health, the real-life factors outside the exam room that shape how healthy we’re able to be. Transportation challenges, mental health, access to community resources, and family support all affect a patient’s ability to follow a care plan and feel well day to day. A patient managing a chronic condition like rheumatoid arthritis, for example, may be doing everything right medically but still struggling because they can’t reliably get to appointments, or because stress at home is taking a physical toll. Our social workers identify those gaps and work actively to close them, connecting patients to the right resources and support systems so that nothing stands in the way of their care.
Solara’s Social Work Department has a wide range of experience that matches the many challenges patients face. The team includes experts in case management, counseling, senior services, mental health, community outreach, and more. This variety means that no matter what a patient is going through, someone on the team has the skills and knowledge to help.
This is what patient-centered care looks like in practice. At Solara Health, every specialty, from primary care to rheumatology and surgery, works together to make sure your physical, emotional, and social needs are considered as a whole. The Social Work Department reflects Solara’s deeper commitment to being a steady, supportive presence throughout your healthcare journey, not just a place you turn to when something goes wrong.
To learn more about the services offered by Solara Health’s Social Work Department or to schedule an appointment, contact Solara Health today. Your health journey deserves a full team supporting you.
published: Feb. 26, 2026, 9:30 p.m.