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Great Plains QIN Webinar: Let’s Advance Health Equity Together | April 11, 2023
This webinar is an opportunity to learn from North Dakota and South Dakota leaders who are working toward attaining the highest level of health for all. Join our efforts as we work to better understand that equitable health outcomes are quality and safety issues....
Inaugural CMS Health Equity Conference | June 7 – 8, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inaugural Health Equity Conference registration is now open. Reserve your spot today. June 7th - 8th | 8:00 AM to 5:00 p.m. (CST) The two-day conference will bring together leaders in health equity from various...
CLAS Standards: Addressing Cultural and Communication Barriers – How Do You Measure Up?
CLAS is an acronym for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). CLAS helps your organization take into account cultural health beliefs, preferred languages, health literacy levels, and communication needs. The National CLAS Standards were developed...
How Can We Help Someone Dependent on Opioids Who No Longer Wants To Be?
During our March Friday Focus 4 Health Series, we have talked a lot about strategies for opioid misuse and best practices. We have touched on how easy it is for someone to become dependent on these medications and have accidental overdoses. Our team has also provided...
Life’s Essential 8™: Key Measures That Can Lead to a Lifetime of Good Health
Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. Addressing the drivers of health disparities, including the social determinants of health, structural racism, and rural health inequities, is the only way to truly achieve equitable health and well-being...
Resiliency in Long-Term Care (LTC) Training ECHO Series
The 2023 Resilience ECHO will provide strategies to support the resilience of LTC teams, community, and care providers. The series begins on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Several HRSA funded Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Programs (GWEPs) collaborated to develop and...
Today Is American Diabetes Alert Day
Diabetes Alert Day® is today - March 28. Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March by the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day "wake-up call" that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk....
Save a Life I Complete Naloxone Training Today
Over 250 drug-related deaths occur every day in the United States, and the opioid epidemic continues to be a major public health concern. However, there is hope for saving lives with the use of Naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. “We all have a...
GPQIN Webinar: Growing, Developing and Sustaining the Community Health Worker Workforce | March 28, 2023
Community Health Workers (CHWs) can bridge the gap between communities and health and social services systems. They will help navigate the health and human service system and advocate for individual and community needs. A CHW can provide direct services to needed...
Alzheimer’s Association Highlights the Effectiveness of Memory Activation
After an Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnosis, adapting seemingly insignificant daily activities can have a substantial impact on those living with the disease. Local experts are working together to provide insight to caregivers on how they can provide purpose, meaning...