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Treffer: Two states, two stories, one goal-development of integrative medicine and health programs.

Title:
Two states, two stories, one goal-development of integrative medicine and health programs.
Authors:
Prasad A; Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc., Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address: Arti.Prasad@hcmed.org., Justice C; Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc., Department of Medicine, Integrative Health Division, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address: justicecat@gmail.com., Shafto K; Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc., Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address: Kate.Shafto@hcmed.org., Knox J; Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc., Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Department of Medicine, Integrative Health Programs, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address: jknox@hhrinstitute.org., Winegardner MF; Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc., Whittier Clinic & Pharmacy, Department of Family Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address: mfw@cltel.net., Haddow S; Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc., Whittier Clinic & Pharmacy, Department of Family Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address: Susan.Haddow@hcmed.org., Sonnenberg J; University of New Mexico Medical Group, Albuquerque, NM, USA. Electronic address: Julieboson@outlook.com., Lang D; University of New Mexico Medical Group, Albuquerque, NM, USA. Electronic address: davidmlanglmt1442@gmail.com., Parker K; Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc., Whittier Clinic & Pharmacy, Department of Family Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address: Kara.Parker@hcmed.org., Hale M; University of New Mexico Medical Group, Albuquerque, NM, USA. Electronic address: nmmhale@comcast.net., Sroka S; Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc., Whittier Clinic & Pharmacy, Department of Family Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address: selmasroka@gmail.com.
Source:
The American journal of medicine [Am J Med] 2025 Dec 14. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Dec 14.
Publication Model:
Ahead of Print
Publication Type:
Journal Article; Review
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Excerpta Medica Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0267200 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1555-7162 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00029343 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Med Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Publication: New York, NY : Excerpta Medica
Original Publication: New York, Donnelly.
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: Complementary and alternative medicine; Integrative health; Integrative medicine; Traditional complementary and integrative medicine; Whole-person health
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20251216 Latest Revision: 20260110
Update Code:
20260111
DOI:
10.1016/j.amjmed.2025.12.012
PMID:
41401883
Database:
MEDLINE

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Integrative health programs are gaining recognition for their whole-person approach to patient care, combining conventional medicine with evidence-based traditional and complementary therapies. However, few medical systems have dedicated integrative health programs. The development and implementation of such programs require passionate and influential leaders, strategic planning and innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and structured evaluation. The objective of this paper is to describe the creation, evolution, and sustainability of two long-standing integrative health programs at Hennepin Healthcare Systems (HHS), a safety-net hospital system in Minneapolis, MN, and at the University of New Mexico (UNM) academic medical center in Albuquerque, NM. The two programs developed and evolved through multi-phase processes, involving literature review, needs assessment, professional development, collaboration, innovation, and pilot implementation. Key components evolved and endured based on clinical evidence, patient needs, and feasibility within the healthcare setting. The program in New Mexico is primarily centralized, while the program in Minnesota is dispersed throughout the institution. Improved patient-reported outcomes and high demand for integrative health services, demonstrated community impact, and robust philanthropic and grant-supported programming are reflected in both programs. Challenges included sustainable funding and institutional support. Lessons learned highlight the importance of interprofessional collaboration, innovation, and program evaluation. These integrative health programs serve as institutional models for whole-person integration of conventional and complementary approaches to patient care.
(Copyright © 2025. Published by Elsevier Inc.)

Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that this study was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.