Flu LEAD (Linkages to End Access Disparities) Initiative 2020
Flu LEAD (Linkages to End Access Disparities): A Pilot Project to Increase Influenza Vaccination Coverage among HUD-Assisted Residents Background: In this unprecedented time of pandemic response, coupled with the upcoming influenza season, prevention of respiratory disease transmission is a top public health priority. Increasing influenza vaccination coverage is a critical strategy for reducing respiratory disease […]
Special Populations Roundtable: Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Special Populations Roundtable: Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program Friday, March 12, 2021 Friday, March 26, 2021 Friday, April 9, 2021 Friday, April 23, 2021 Friday, May 7, 2021 Friday, May 21, 2021 Session #1: Slides Session #2: Slides Session #3: Slides Session #4: Slides Session #5: Slides Session #6: Slides NCHPH and other National Training […]
The Impact of Health Literacy on Diabetes
The Impact of Health Literacy on Diabetes Health literacy is a measure of patients’ ability to read, comprehend, and act on medical instructions. Poor health literacy is common among racial and ethnic minorities, elderly patients, patients with chronic medical conditions, individuals with fewer years of education, and lower socioeconomic status. Addressing health literacy in […]
Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Diabetes Outcomes
Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Diabetes Outcomes Public housing residents often have complex health issues that are impacted by where they live. A report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows that individuals that receive HUD assistance are more likely to have chronic health conditions such as diabetes […]
2012 Archives
December 2012 Public Housing Newsletter