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CMS Webinar: Learn How to Build COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence | May 13
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) will host a Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence webinar on Thursday, May 13 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CT) Dr. LaShawn McIver, Director of CMS OMH, will share information and...
Great Plains QIN COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Ambassador Program
Vaccination is the key to ending this pandemic. A vaccine protects the individual vaccinated, but also protects those we provide care for; particularly individuals at increased risk for severe illness. Great Plains QIN wants to celebrate and recognize organizations...
Did You Know? | Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
Did You Know? Less than 7 percent of people with diabetes receive Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support Services (DSMES) the first year they’re diagnosed. There is strong evidence that participating in DSMES can improve health outcomes. Lower A1C levels,...
May 6 CommUNITY Exchange: Webinar Hosted by the Morehouse School of Medicine National COVID-19 Resiliency Network
Ideas. Connections. Solutions. Hosted by the Morehouse School of Medicine/National COVID-19 Resiliency Network You are invited to lend your voice to share your ideas and local leadership as we work together toward community recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic. You may...
Life Pressures Impact Blood Pressure and Increase Stroke Risk
Routine check-ups and monitoring of blood pressure can prevent cardiovascular health concerns that may result in a life-threatening stroke or cardiac event. While blood pressure can go up and down throughout the day, individuals who consistently have a blood pressure...
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The Road to Equity: Examining Structural Racism Virtual Forum – April 27, 28 [Office of Minority Health]
During National Minority Health Month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) will host The Road to Equity: Examining Structural Racism in Health Care – a two-day virtual forum to explore the advancement of health equity...
Dear Colleague Letter: Vaccine Equity – April 16, 2021
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network was asked to share this letter with healthcare providers and community partners in the Dakotas on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the egregious and...
Great Plains QIN Medication Safety Learning and Action Series
Webinar: Medication Safety: What Matters Most May 18, 2021 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. CT Medications can be...
COVID-19: Additional Resources and Education for Long-Term Care Staff
Long-Term Care Facility – Educational Video [30 minutes] Developed by the North Dakota State University’s Center for Immunization Research and Education; applicable for all nursing home team members. A thorough Q&A session followed by fact-based responses to...
Launch of the COVID-19 Community Corps
As part of the HHS COVID-19 Public Education Campaign, on April 1, 2021 the agency announced the launch of the COVID-19 Community Corps, which will play a significant role in the agency’s community-driven initiative. The COVID-19 Community Corps is a nationwide,...