Syra Health Corp. announced that it has been selected by the City of Portland in Maine for developing a health equity accelerator plan to address social determinants of health within the Greater Portland community. The purpose of the plan is to accelerate improvements in chronic disease outcomes among individuals experiencing health disparities and inequities.

Syra Health's design of the Accelerator Plan will include implementing evidence-based interventions that improve community-clinical linkages and social connectedness. The interventions may include improving access to care, strengthening access to preventive health services, and building up community support networks. This contract marks the 19th state in which Syra Health has active contracts.