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March is...
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National Nutrition Month
The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.Read More
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Colorectal Cancer screening can significantly impact these numbers; if everyone who is 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. Read More
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March 5-11 is...
| National Sleep Awareness Weekis an annual public education and awareness campaign to promote the importance of sleep. Sleep impairment is linked as a contributing factor to motor vehicle crashes, industrial disasters, and medical and other occupational errors. The National Sleep Foundation suggests that healthy adults need 7--9 hours of sleep per day, and school-age children might require 10--11 hours of sleep. For more information on the importance of sleep, visit the National Sleep Foundation.
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March 18-24 is...
National Poison Prevention Week
In observance of the 50th anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24, HRSA encourages you to program the toll-free Poison Help number, (800-222-1222), in your phone. Never has poison prevention been more important than it is today with poisoning surpassing motor vehicle accidents as the number one cause of injury deaths for the first time in decades.
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March 27th is...
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Diabetes Alert Day
American Diabetes Association Alert DayŽ is a one-day "wake-up call" asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
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March 26 - April 1 is...
World Salt Awareness Week Focuses on Link between Sodium and Stroke
Eating less sodium can help prevent or lower your risk of stroke. Current dietary guidelines recommend eating less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. If you are African American, 51 years of age or older, have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease, you should further reduce sodium to 1,500 milligrams per day. Read more
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Get Your Plate In Shape (& other nutrition education resources)
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Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Hepatitis B Activated Resource Guide
This three-part series is designed to give individuals and organizations the skills and knowledge necessary to develop programs and conduct hepatitis B-related policy and media activities.
Source: Association of Asian-Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)
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Funding Opportunities
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HHS/HRSA Telehealth Resource Center Grant Program (TRCGP)
The TRCGP expects to create centers of excellence that expedite and customize the provision of telehealth technical assistance across the country, while at the same time working together to make available a wide range of expertise that might not be available in any one region. The TRCs provide technical assistance to health care organizations, health care networks, and health care providers in the implementation of cost-effective telehealth programs to serve rural and medically underserved areas and populations.
Application: April 20, 2012
HHS/CDC Capacity Building Assistance to Improve Health in Tribal Populations
The purpose of this FOA is to provide financial assistance to applicants serving tribal health departments (or their equivalents) so these organizations can provide Capacity Building Assistance to improve tribal health department quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in the delivery of public health services.
Application Due: May 1, 2012
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HHS/NIH/NHLBI Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Underserved Rural Communities (R01)
Applicants should develop a plan and execute well-designed controlled trials that maximize the opportunities available in rural communities to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors. The long-term goal is to foster sustainable interventions and scientific research that will lead to reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in high-risk rural populations.
Application Due: December 11, 2012
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The mission of the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) is to strengthen the capacity of federally funded Public Housing Primary Care (PHPC) health centers and other health center grantees by providing training and a range of technical assistance.
NCHPH, a project of North American Management, receives funding through a cooperative agreement grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration.
Register Now Conference Agenda
Keynote Speakers Workshop Schedule
Across the nation there are millions of residents living in publicly subsidized housing. In close proximity to many of these housing sites are health centers, some of which are federally funded Public Housing Primary Care programs that provide comprehensive primary health care services to residents of public housing and others of which are health centers that are seeking resources to better reach these residents to provide services.
The goal of the conference is to strengthen the capacity of health centers to meet the specialized primary care needs of residents of public housing. Conference participants will include health care professionals, staff of Primary Care Associations (PCA) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) staff, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) staff, public housing officials, residents, researchers and other key stakeholders.
The Health Care for Residents of Public Housing Training Conference is sponsored by the National Center for Health in Public Housing, North American Management and is supported by a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide training and technical assistance to the Health Center grantees.
Capitol Hill Legislative Day Event
Register Now!
In Conjunction with the 2012 Health Care for Residents of Public Housing National Training Conference, the National Center for Health in Public Housing would like to invite you to attend the Capitol Hill Legislative Day event. This event will provide you with the opportunity to bring awareness to your Representatives about the Public Housing Primary Care Program at your Health Centers.
2012 H. Jack Geiger Award Nominations
Please submit a letter to North American Management (NAM) and let us know why your health center should receive the 2012 H. Jack Geiger Awards in the following areas:
- Program Management
- Performance Improvement
- Program Development and Analysis
These awards will be presented at the 2012 Health Care for Residents in Public Housing National Training Conference.
Send your response to info@nchph.org
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Benefits of the "Health Care for Residents of Public Housing Conference"
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In 2009, Cynthia Davis, Director of Community Outreach at the Floating Hospital in Long Island City, New York, attended her first "Health Care for Residents of Public Housing Conference" in Washington, DC: "It was indeed worthwhile for both The Floating Hospital and me. The conference provided me with not only a specific set of tools for piloting my outreach project, but also a method to plan and expand my target market".
After attending several sessions available at the Conference, she returned to her community health center and was able to write an original business plan that served as the model for all her outreach endeavors. Over the next two years, by applying the techniques and lessons learned from the Conference workshops, she was able to increase the number of outreach services from 908 to over 8,000. Ms. Davis was later promoted to her current role as Director of Community Outreach and awarded (2) Proclamations for Community Outreach Excellence by NY State Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan and NYC Council member Jimmy Van Bramer - 26th District.
Founded over a century ago in the belief that every NYC family deserves quality health care regardless of creed, color or nationality, The Floating Hospital continues its legacy today by also ensuring that no homeless woman or child is ever denied needed treatment because of an inability to pay.
Our compassionate, caring, and culturally sensitive staff are committed to ensuring that our homeless patients receive the same high quality, respectful and confidential health care experience that most New Yorkers expect when visiting their own "family doctor." |
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Obama Administration Announces Steps to Boost the Rural Economy, Promote Job Creation
WASHINGTON, DC - As part of the Obama Administration's "We Can't Wait" efforts to strengthen the economy, create jobs and support business growth, Administration officials announced three significant actions to expand the government's purchase of biobased products, promote regional rural job creation efforts, and develop a rural healthcare workforce, all of which build on the historic investments the Administration has made in rural America over the past three years. Continue reading...
Source: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
New health care law helps expand primary care physician workforce
National Health Service Corps awards $9.1 million to place physicians in medically underserved communities
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) awarded $9.1 million in funding to medical students in 30 States and the District of Columbia who will serve as primary care doctors and help strengthen the health care workforce, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today at the Eisner Pediatric and Family Medical Center, a community health center in Los Angeles, Calif.
Made possible by the Affordable Care Act (the new health care law), the National Health Service Corps' Students to Service Loan Repayment Program provides financial support to fourth year medical students who are committed to a career in primary care in exchange for their service in communities with limited access to care. Read more
Source: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
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Awareness of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Has Improved Only Modestly Over a Decade
Documented disparities exist in the United States between the majority white population and various racial and ethnic minority populations on several health and health care indicators, including access to and quality of care, disease prevalence, infant mortality, and life expectancy. However, awareness of these disparities-a necessary first step toward changing behavior and compelling action-remains limited. Our survey of 3,159 adults age eighteen or older found that 59 percent of Americans in 2010 were aware of racial and ethnic disparities that disproportionately affect African Americans and Hispanics or Latinos. To read more about this study, click here.
Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA): A Roadmap for Improving Health Care for Diverse & Underserved Communities
In 2010, Congress enacted the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). While it included a number of provisions that reduce health disparities, its primary focus was on the extension of health insurance to millions of Americans. Building on the health care strides taken under the ACA, the Health Equity and Accountability (Act) Working Group was created with the intent to truly achieve health equity in a more comprehensive and integrated manner. Furthermore, the HEAA complements the legislative efforts of Department of Health and Human Services initiatives such as the National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities and the National Stakeholder Strategy for Achieving Health Equity.
North American Management, in conjunction with over 170 other organizations, is an active member of the HEAA Working Group. Furthermore, in the last Congress, more than 55 members of Congress signed on as original co-sponsors for the bill (H.R. 2954). The emphasis of the HEAA Working Group is addressing the health concerns directly impacting racial and ethnic minorities and the sub-populations within communities of color that face multiple barriers such as but not limited to socio-economic factors and poverty level, citizenship and immigration status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, geographic location, disability, and limited English proficiency.
For more information about the Health Equity and Accountability Act Community Working Group please visit: http://www.apiahf.org/policy-and-advocacy/policy-priorities/health-equity/hr-2954-health-equity-and-accountability-act-201
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6 Best Practices of Patient-Centered Medical Homes
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"There's no one way to set up a medical home or one way for paying a medical home," said Laura Etchen, partner at healthcare consulting company The Chartis Group in Chicago at the American College of Healthcare Executives' annual congress in Chicago on Monday.
Half of active medical homes receive payment incentives, although payment models can range from pay-for-performance or gain sharing to global primary care payment, among others, Etchen noted. Even though medical homes can vary, experts shared their lessons learned at a "Pioneering the Patient-Centered Medical Home" conference session. To read more, click here.
Source: FierceHealthcare
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| Resolve to Be Ready: Toolkit for Emergency Preparedness | |
 The Ready Campaign for Emergency Preparedness provides the tools and resources needed to take four important steps: be informed about the different types of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses, make a family communications plan, build an emergency kit, and get involved in community preparedness. For extensive outreach materials, click here.
Missed NCHPH's March 15th webinar on "Emergency Preparedness"? If so, you are able to view the powerpoint slides and a live recording on our website.
Source: FEMA
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On February 24, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) issued the proposed "stage 2" rules for the meaningful use of electronic health records. Stage 2 unequivocally lays out three bold requirements that are sure to be transformative to the United States healthcare system over time. First, it standardizes data formats to dramatically simplify how information is both captured and shared across disparate IT systems. Second, it is emphatic that patients be able to access and easily download their healthcare records and images for their own use. Third, it expands the scope of tracked quality metrics to include specialists and to reflect outcomes as well as care coordination. Read More
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Implementation Resources: The Affordable Care Act in Your State
 Here you'll find materials related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including regulations, grants, authorities, and requests for public comment. This area also includes information published by the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO), part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for implementing the law. Read More Source: HealthCare.gov
Policy Briefs and Full-Length Report Examine the Challenge of Health Center Growth and Medicaid's Role in Strengthening Health Center Capacity
Two new policy research briefs analyze the growth of health centers over the past two decades and Medicaid's role in propelling and sustaining that growth. The analyses chronicle bipartisan federal health center growth initiatives and document the relationship between more expansive Medicaid coverage policies for low income adults and more robust health center size, staffing, and patient care capacity. The analyses are a collaboration between GW's Geiger Gibson Program and the Kaiser Family Foundation's Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured and can be accessed by visiting the following site.
Full NACHC report "Health Wanted - The State of Unmet Need for Primary Health Care in America" now also available.
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This publication was made possible by grant number U30CS09734 from the Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care and its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HRSA. |
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