Category: Emerging Issues

Addressing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer ScreeningColorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, despite the availability of high-quality screening options. Multiple barriers to CRC screening have been identified, including cost for the uninsured, younger age, racial or ethnic minorities, recent immigration to the United States (non-English speakers), fear or […]

A Public Health Approach to Addressing the Opioid Epidemic and Substance Use Disorders in Public Housing Rural CommunitiesThis webinar will explore federal and local efforts to address this public health crisis in rural communities and the role of Health Center Programs to address the opioid epidemic and substance use disorders in rural communities. Acting on […]

Cervical Cancer Prevention Strategies in Public Housing Primary Care SettingsMost cervical cancers are associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) that can be preventable with HPV vaccines. The following issue brief provides findings from an NCHPH learning collaborative with Public Housing Primary Care grantees and other health centers located in or immediately accessible to public housing to […]

Webinars: A Public Health Approach to Addressing the Opioid Epidemic and Substance Use Disorders in Public Housing Rural CommunitiesThis webinar will explore federal and local efforts to address this public health crisis in rural communities and the role of Health Center Programs to address the opioid epidemic and substance use disorders in rural communities. Bridging […]