Care Coordination News Posts
Health Literacy: Clear Communication Improves Outcomes
Personal health literacy is when individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services for health-related decisions for themselves and others. Complicated and unfamiliar words leave nearly nine out of ten American adults struggling to...
Great Plains QIN Webinar: The Pharmacy – An Invaluable Community Resource | October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021 | 3:00 p.m. CT Individuals experiencing acute or chronic health conditions may engage with and receive prescriptions from multiple healthcare professionals. Tracking all medication, including over-the-counter options, is essential for...
COVID-19 Vaccination Upon Discharge from Hospitals, Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently shared with immunization program mangers across the country the document “Increasing Access to Vaccination Opportunities: COVID-19 Vaccination upon Discharge from Hospitals, Emergency Departments and Urgent...
Great Plains QIN Medication Safety Action Group: Ask the Experts | June 15, 2021
Medication Safety Action Group: Ask the Experts This Medication Safety Action Group provides an opportunity to ask questions and seek assistance about medication safety methods and treatment processes. This session builds on the May 18 event: Medication Safety – What...
The Stigma of Addiction Summit | June 10, 2021
Join the National Academy of Medicine, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin and Shatterproof on June 10 am at 11 pm (CT) for the Stigma of Addiction Summit, a free, virtual, half-day symposium that will focus entirely on understanding, addressing...
Dementia Friendly Healthcare and Community Symposium | June 16, 2021
Second Annual Dementia Friendly Healthcare and Community Symposium June 16, 2021 | 8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. CT Via Zoom Webinar FREE learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals and community workers with national experts on dementia practices. The...
Reflect. Renew. Rise Together – Community Health Improvement Week
Community Health Improvement (CHI) Week is celebrated the first week in June to honor individuals and organizations who work to bridge gaps and improve health in their community. Whether focusing on vulnerable populations or a specific health concerns, such as...
Still Going Strong: National CDC Campaign to Promote Aging Without Injury
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a national campaign, Still Going Strong, to encourage older adults to “age without injury.” The campaign speaks directly to older adults, age 65 and older, and their caregivers. This campaign has two goals:...
Community Health Workers: Bridging the Gap
Confidante. Helper. Friend. Trusted Resource. These are all descriptors for Jordan Bergmann, a community health worker (CHW) who helps bridge the gap for individuals in need of community services or health care programs in Bismarck, North Dakota. “In order to connect...
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium | May 6, 2021
Public health practitioners, professionals in the aging network, mental health providers, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in ensuring the mental health of older adults should attend this free, virtual event on May 6, 2021. Learn more by accessing the...
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