Community Engagement and Oral Health Access for Individuals in Public Housing
Health centers can engage with individuals living in public housing to increase access to oral health care. In this webinar by the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) and the Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA), we described strategies for health center dental programs to connect people living in public housing to oral health care services. Strategies to enhance oral health literacy for the community were shared, along with a discussion of methods to partner with community organizations to help support people in public housing in finding employment and healthcare services with health centers.
The Impact of Tobacco and Cigarette Smoking in Oral Health Among Residents of Public Housing
Tobacco use remains a significant public health concern, particularly among residents of public housing, leading to serious effects on oral health and overall well-being. This webinar—designed for health center staff, dental professionals, and community health educators—explored the intersection of tobacco use, oral health, and public housing populations.
The Role of Health Centers in Reducing the Burden of Radon-Induced Lung Cancer
The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC) and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) partnered with HUD’s Office on Healthy Housing and Lead Hazard Control to present a two-part webinar series on radon exposure and its impact on public housing residents. In this webinar series, we explored the health risks of radon exposure and how health centers can implement impactful prevention and mitigation strategies.
Supporting and Understanding Tobacco Cessation Programs in Public Housing Primary Care
In this two-part webinar series by the National Center for Health in Public Housing and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, we provide the current data findings for residents in public housing and persons experiencing homelessness as well as the types of tobacco products trends among minoritized populations. We also provide interdisciplinary case examples and practices that can be implemented to improve health outcomes for individuals who use tobacco products.