Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month
Watch the full HHS webinar: "A Spotlight on LGBT Health: Transgender Health Issues"
Source: White House Blog, HHS
National Safety Month
The National Safety Council is encouraging businesses and communities across the country to participate in the annual observance and increase awareness of the top causes of preventable injuries and deaths and to encourage safe behaviors. Click here and scroll down to view free materials, including posters and tip sheets, to help spread important safety messages.
Each week in June will highlight a different leading cause of unintentional injury and death.
Source: The National Safety Council
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June 11-17 is...
The purpose of Men's Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
Source: Men's Health Month
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June 19th is...
Source: HHS, Office on Women's Health
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June 27th is...
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual observance to promote HIV testing. The National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) founded the day in 1995 and continues to be the lead for this observance.
This is a particularly important time for YOU to get involved! Click here for more resources.
Take the Test, Take Control.
Source: AIDS.gov
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USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children
During the school year, many children receive free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. The Summer Food Service Program is designed to fill the nutrition gap when school is out of session and make sure children can get the nutritious meals they need. To learn more, click here.
Source: USDA
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Active Living Research: Using Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity & Create Active Communities
Active Living Research offers a range of tools and resources to help practitioners, policy-makers, and advocates create more activity-friendly environments.
Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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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.
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 NCHPH HRSA-funded Grantee Spotlight:
Houston Area Community Services (HACS) Receives $500K for Facility Improvements
HACS' Chief Executive Officer, Joe C. Fuentes, Jr., MBA accepts a $500K check while Deputy Chief Officer, Nelson Gonzalez, PhD, receives a proclamation from Margorie McColl Petty - US Dept. of Health and Human Services Regional Director VI and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The $500K grant provides immediately facility improvements to HACS' existing clinic space.
Houston Area Community Services (established 1998) is a not-for-profit enterprise that provides affordable, quality medical care, pharmacy, behavioral health, and support services to individuals and families residing in Harris County and surrounding areas.
To learn more about Houston Area Community Services (HACS), visit their website.
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Affordable Care Act supports families of children with special health care needs
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently announced $4.9 million in Affordable Care Act funding to support Family-to-Family Health Information Centers, primarily non-profit organizations run by and for families with children with special health care needs. To learn more, click here.
Source: HRSA
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| Cultural Awareness Corner | How Effective Healthcare Communication Contributes to Health Equity 
Effective healthcare communication policies and practices, including provider health literacy, contribute to improving the quality of services for culturally and linguistically diverse populations as well as people with limited health literacy skills. To learn more, watch the video.
Source:HRSA
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EHR Adoption Raising Privacy Concerns for Mental Health Workers
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Many mental health workers have expressed concern that numerous health care providers might be able to access a patient's psychotherapy notes, even if the patient has not provided permission. Read more here.
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10 core measures to evaluate patient-centered medical homes
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 The success of patient-centered medical homes should be based on the two domains of outcomes--cost/utilization and clinical quality, independent research foundation Commonwealth Fund reported. To read more, click here. |
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Financial Records Emergency Preparedness Tips
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Preparing for a disaster is a crucial activity - especially for those who live in an area that is prone to natural disasters, such as tornadoes, hurricanes or earthquakes. Many people wisely prepare for these unfortunate events by making an emergency kit filled with non-perishable food, water bottles, flashlights, etc. However, it is just as important to prepare a safe place to keep all important documents, especially personal records and financial documents. To read more details, click here.
Source: Business Wire and UMB Bank
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 NYC Adults Split on Large Sugary Drink Ban
About half of New Yorkers say Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban of sugary drinks over 16 ounces from the city's eateries is an example of government going too far, while 42 percent say it would be good health policy, according to a poll released Monday. To read more or watch the video, click here.
Source: NBC News4
The Advocate's Guide to the Medicaid Program (AGMP) For nearly 40 years, advocates, policy makers, and others have relied on The Advocate's Guide to the Medicaid Program to assure that the Medicaid program is implemented as the law intends, and that eligible low-income people can access the services that the program provides. And since 1991, NHeLP's publication The AGMP has been the leading authoritative reference on the Medicaid program for a quick, convenient way to navigate the process. Support for The AGMP was provided by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Order The AGMP online here. Sample pages and order form available here.
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