Smoke Free Public Housing Webinar Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Recording The National Center for Health in Public Housing and two PHPC Health Centers recently presented a webinar on smoke-free public housing hosted by HRSA. The purpose of the webinar was to provide information on how PHPCs and PHAs can work together to support smoke-free […]
Category: Emerging Issues
Addressing Violence in Public Housing Communities: OIC Medical, Rocky Mount, NC Thursday, November 15, 2018 Recording Violence is a significant social determinant of health for public housing residents. Exposure to violence is higher in communities where there are limited economic opportunities, high concentrations of poverty and unemployed people, and limited access to health and social […]
Addressing Violence in Public Housing Communities: Genesee Health Systems, Flint, MI Thursday, November 15, 2018 Recording Violence is a significant social determinant of health for public housing residents. Exposure to violence is higher in communities where there are limited economic opportunities, high concentrations of poverty and unemployed people, and limited access to health and social services. […]
Nonadherence and Behavior Change: How are You Helping your Patients? Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Recording | Slides Research studies indicate that diabetes affects around 9% of the U.S. population, and it is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, lower limb amputations, and blindness among U.S. adults. A recent CDC publication estimated direct […]
HUD’s Smoke Free Rule: What Health Centers and Public Housing Agencies Need to Know Thursday, September 27, 2018 Slides The HUD’s rule banning smoking in public housing is an excellent opportunity for Health Centers and PHAS to forge collaborations and address the health care needs of those living in public housing. During this session, we […]