Exploring Cultural Competency and Humility in the Care of HIV Patients
Date:
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Description:
People are shaped by their culture. An individual’s diverse beliefs, behaviors, attitudes toward medicine, and even the outcome of their medical treatments are all influenced by the cultures that comprise them. The cultural and ethnic diversity of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States is well known. The vast majority of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) today are members of historically underserved and marginalized populations, most notably racial and ethnic minorities. This four-session learning collaborative explored cultural humility and showed how to reduce stigma and discrimination.
Impacts of Housing Instability on the Health of Vulnerable Populations
Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Description:
Research increasingly shows the deep impact that housing instability has on the physical and mental health of our patients. Scholarship has indicated the primary role that promoting housing stability has on improving outcomes in vulnerable communities and the unique strategies that institutions and providers can use to network individuals to housing opportunities as well as to wholistically support the unhoused, HUD-assisted families and residents of public housing.
In this webinar, Dr. Kevin Lombardi MD, MPH, the NCHPH team and colleagues presented a unique perspective to supporting these vulnerable populations. Through the lens of the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) we engaged with case studies, promising practices and the latest research and clinical recommendations to provide a wholistic perspective of how providers and institutions can promote the health and wellbeing of the unhoused, HUD-assisted families and residents of public housing.
Among the interventions covered were how institutions can utilize Community Health Workers (CHWs), inter-organizational partnerships and trauma-informed care to improve their quality of care.
Addressing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening
Dates:
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Description:
Colorectal 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 distrust of the health care system, and rural residence. This learning collaborative will explore barriers to CRC screening and identify interventions that can be implemented by health center programs serving at-risk populations.
Housing and HIV: Bridging the Gap Between HIV and Housing in Special and Vulnerable Populations
Date:
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Description:
This webinar by NCHPH, Corporation for Supportive Housing, and the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center featured a discussion on the drivers of health for individuals at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. Panelist providers shared lessons from the field on addressing social drivers of health (SDOH) needs with special emphasis on housing as an intervention and the importance of cross sector partnerships.
Health for All – Increasing Inclusion for Patients with Disabilities
Dates:
Monday, February 26, 2024
Monday, March 4, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
Monday, March 18, 2024
Description:
Previous research has indicated that individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities often struggle to access the resources and care necessary to live independent and healthy lives. Scholarship has also indicated that providers and supporters of these individuals often face frustration and burnout when they are unable to provide patients with the support they need.
In this 4-part learning collaborative, Dr. Kevin Lombardi MD MPH and the NCHPH research and clinical quality team facilitated a set of interdisciplinary and collective sessions designed to engage with the latest data, clinical/social guidance as well as recommendations from leading providers on how to maximally support individuals with disabilities.
Leveraging Telehealth for use in Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation
Date:
Monday, February 19, 2024
Description:
Recent studies have indicated that telehealth can serve as a critical tool in providing nicotine and tobacco-use cessation counseling. However, organizations often struggle to promote, market and provide these resources in an efficient manner. Fortunately, there are frameworks, research and protocols available that can help us to leverage and promote our telehealth resources while maximally supporting our patients and taking full advantage of staff resources. In this webinar, Dr. Kevin Lombardi and the NCHPH research and clinical quality team provided a comprehensive overview for utilizing telehealth to provide and promote tobacco and nicotine cessation counseling. Covered material included deploying and utilizing telehealth resources, marketing and promotion of telehealth resources and frameworks for the use of CHW to provide and promote telehealth services.
Evidence-Based Tobacco Cessation Programs: Ten Successful Steps for a Successful Quit
Date:
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Description:
In this webinar, participants learned the ten essential steps anyone wanting to quit smoking should take to ensure success. We also discussed how to help patients implement these steps as they prepare for and engage in their quitting journey.
Poverty, Housing & Stigma: The Effects of the Social Determinants of Health on Addiction Management
Date:
Monday, December 18, 2023
Description:
In the coming years, FQHC’s and PHPC’s are expected to take an increasing share of the country’s addiction management caseload. This is particularly true of health centers serving disadvantaged populations. In this webinar, the National Center for Health in Public Housing team presented an epidemiological perspective of addiction management with a focus on the impact that housing, poverty and historical marginalization has had on the lived experience of residents of public housing and other marginalized groups. Additionally, through the lens of the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) we examined the models, practices and care interventions which can assist FQHCs and PHPC’s in supporting addiction management programs and promoting the staff and patient experience at their organization.
Stories from the Field: How Health Centers are Addressing Health Disparities for LGBTQIA+ People and People with HIV in Public Housing
Date:
Friday, December 15, 2023
Description:
In this webinar by NCHPH and the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, we featured health centers who have developed best practices for addressing this challenge and shared lessons learned from the field.
The Impact of Public Health Emergencies on Community Mental Health: Preparation and Response
Date:
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Description:
The burden of preparation and response to Public Health Emergencies is expected to be a prominent aspect of health center operations for the foreseeable future. In this webinar, Dr. Kevin Lombardi MD, MPH, the NCHPH team and Tom Vu from La Maestra Community Health Centers presented an epidemiological perspective of the effect of PHEs on the provision of behavioral/addiction services. Additionally, in this session we examined the impact of these events on the mental health and wellbeing of traditionally underserviced communities, with special attention given to Residents of Public Housing and HUD-assisted families. The material covered in this webinar was high-yield and pragmatic, with a focus on validated screening/organizational tools, processes and promising practices to manage patient and community needs during PHE’s. Session format included case studies and discussion portions designed to illicit a meaningful, enjoyable and collective interdisciplinary learning experience.
Lived Experiences: Health Disparities for LGBTQIA+ People and People with HIV in Public Housing
Date:
Friday, December 8, 2023
Description:
The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and The National Center for Health in Public Housing held a webinar on addressing health disparities for LGBTQIA+ people and people with HIV in public housing. In this session, a panel of community members shared their lived experiences in public housing and the challenges they faced in receiving health care.
Tobacco Cessation: From Evidence to Practice
Date:
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Description:
This webinar presented by NHCHC and NCHPH focused on the epidemiology of tobacco use behaviors, tobacco-related inequities, and culturally-relevant tobacco use interventions and ways to integrate them into practice.
Removing Barriers and Facilitating Access: Improving Health Care Access for People with Disabilities
Date:
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Description:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 1 in 4 adults in the United States have some type of disability, and 1 in 5 of them did not have a routine check-up in the last year. Disability inclusion allows for people with disabilities to take advantage of the benefits of the same health promotion and prevention activities experienced by people who do not have a disability. Challenges to community integration for people with disabilities also need to be addressed through innovative integrated care programs in the community. This webinar explored health centers’ and public housing authorities’ initiatives to improve access to primary care and addressed social determinants of health affecting people with disabilities.
Addressing Health Disparities for LGBTQIA+ People and People with HIV in Public Housing
Date:
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Description:
The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and The National Center for Health in Public Housing held a webinar on addressing health disparities for LGBTQIA+ people and people with HIV in public housing. In the first session, Dr. Sean Cahill, Director of Health Policy Research at The Fenway Institute and Jose Leon, Chief Medical Officer at National Center for Health in Public Housing, discussed the prevalence of health disparities in public housing that the LGBTQIA+ community faces and provided insight on how health centers can address these disparities.
Screening for Colorectal Cancer: A Patient Centered Approach to Improving Marketing and Promotion
Date:
Monday, November 27, 2023
Description:
Screening is an essential tool in the prevention of colorectal cancer. Nearly 2 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with colorectal cancer per year, a significant proportion of these cases could be prevented or diagnosed sooner in screening was more widely utilized by the public.
In this webinar, Dr. Kevin Lombardi and the NCHPH team took a practical, epidemiological view of the promotion and marketing of colorectal screening services. The session included a review of validated promising practices, screening tools and marketing procedures that have been shown to increase rates of colorectal screening in populations of FQHC patients.
Special attention was given to the cultural, linguistic and social conditions that increase screening use in patients from traditionally medically underserved communities and the clinical and workforce management processes that lead to more patient-centered care. The session format included case studies and discussion portions designed to illicit a meaningful, enjoyable and collective interdisciplinary learning experience.
Tobacco Cessation for Homeless Individuals and Public Housing Residents: A Brief Review
Date:
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Description:
This webinar presented by National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) and National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) focused on introducing clinicians, health educators and CHWs to the rationale for doing smoking cessation with public housing and homeless individuals served by health center programs. This webinar also provided information on the seven FDA approved cessation medications as well as proven behavioral counseling techniques to help individuals stay quit permanently.
Enhancing Healthcare Access for Special Populations Through Telehealth and Home Visitation Services
Date:
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Description:
Hosted by the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium and the National Center for Health in Public Housing, this 2-part webinar series discussed promising practices in home visitation and telehealth as ways to support improved access to comprehensive primary care for communities with high levels of disability, and isolation, lack of adequate transportation, and other social drivers of health that contribute to health inequities, particularly residents of public housing.
In the first session, we examined how home visitation can be integrated into the provider panel to expand access for aging and disabled patients residing in public housing. In the second session we addressed the benefits of telehealth, recent changes to utilization, and how to implement telehealth services to expand access in health centers.
Ready to Respond: Behavioral Health and Addiction Management Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
Date:
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Description:
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the frequency of addiction and behavioral health conditions observed by FQHC’s and PHPC’s. Moreover, many aspects of the COVID-19 response and recovery complicated the treatment of existing patients and increased the number of individuals seeking care.
In the webinar, the National Center for Health in Public Housing team looked at the models and practices used by health centers to manage patients and organizations in that complex environment. The content focused on promising practices, workflow management, and recent industry advancements.
Additionally, from the perspective of the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), the patient experience was examined by reviewing case studies and real-world examples with a focus on demographic disparities and the experience of Residents of Public Housing.
Acting on Climate Change for a Healthier Future: The Role of Health Centers
Date:
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Description:
The health community recognizes the climate crisis as an existential threat to humanity and human health, requiring immediate and effective action across all sectors. Health centers are the first point of contact intended to provide comprehensive and coordinated health services and contribute to both climate change adaptation and mitigation via preventive health measures and integrated health services. This webinar series, presented by NNCC and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH), explored health hazard exposures and their impacts on the health of vulnerable populations.
Community Health Worker (CHW) Workforce Development: Methodologies for CHW Use in Addressing the SDOH in Vulnerable Populations
Date:
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Description:
Evidence increasingly emphasizes the importance of the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in supporting the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in vulnerable populations. This is particularly true for health and housing partnerships and their associated supports. In this webinar, Dr. Kevin Lombardi from NCHPH, Jason Amirhadji from HUD and our FQHC partners at Albion Community Health Centers discussed the frameworks, methodologies and promising practices that guide efficient, effective and person-centered care using CHWs.
Lead Screening and Housing Partnerships: Leveraging Resources to Improve Population Health
Date:
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Description:
Lead poisoning is a serious and debilitating condition that impacts some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. Because of this, there has been a resurgence of government and non-government interest in and support for lead screening and housing remediation initiatives that can benefit health centers, housing agencies, public health entities and their constituents. In this session, Dr. Kevin Lombardi, the NCHPH team, and our government/non-government partners discussed the funding opportunities and partnership frameworks that are available to address this issue in both the health and housing domains.
Housing and Health Partnerships: Putting Theory Into Practice
Date:
Monday, June 26, 2023
Description:
A wide body of evidence has established access to safe, affordable housing as a critical element to individual and community health. Because of this, health centers around the country seek to strengthen their health/housing partnerships, collaborations and partnerships to support population health in their communities. Integrating housing support into healthcare is complex. In this session Dr. Kevin Lombardi and the NCHPH team took a practical view of the evidence by reviewing frameworks and methodologies that support health/housing partnerships in real-world circumstances. This session focused on case studies of successful health/housing partnerships and the resources available to health centers, housing agencies and public health departments to improve and increase their health/housing initiatives.
El Rol de los Promotores de Salud en la Detección Equitativa del Cáncer de Mama
Date:
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Description:
NCHPH and NNCC hosted a webinar that explored the intersection between breast cancer interventions, social determinants of health, and the use of health promoters (promotoras) in care settings.
Dates:
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Description:
There is increasing interest in integrating the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) into clinical practice. When appropriately utilized, screening for SDOH provides measurable benefits to clinicians, patients and health center management. In this learning collaborative by NCHPH, we presented the SDOH as an epidemiological framework that maximizes the patient and the health center experience. We examined the research behind SDOH policy/protocol implementation and reviewed screening tools that provide the best benefit to patient and clinician in various contexts.
Date:
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Description:
Diabetes is a serious and potentially deadly disease that requires major lifestyle changes. In addition to healthy eating and exercise habits, diabetics must monitor their blood glucose, administer insulin when necessary and care for their eyes and feet. Foot problems are a leading cause of hospitalization for people with diabetes, yet the feet are often forgotten in the day-to-day management of the disease. In this webinar, we discussed why people with diabetes have problems with their feet, summarized tips for foot care, and reviewed a checklist for foot examination.
Date:
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Description:
The rate of staff turnover at health center facilities is staggering and was exacerbated by the complexities and stressful circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the important implications of staff turnover, health centers have made significant attempts to understand its underlying reasons and devise solutions to decrease it. This webinar explored many strategies to improve staff retention in health center settings.
Date:
Monday, May 22, 2023
Description:
Early blood sugar (blood glucose) management leads to better health outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes. But therapeutic inertia—or delays in advancing treatment—can keep people from reaching their A1C goals. Having the right conversations during health center visits can help patients overcome this inertia and get patients’ A1C where it needs to be. In this NCHPH webinar, we defined therapeutic inertia, discussed tips to engage patients in their diabetes management, and reviewed self-assessment tools and conversation guides on therapeutic inertia.
Partnership for the Future: Health Centers and Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Opportunities
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Friday, May 19, 2023
Thursday, May 25, 2023
In this three-part webinar series hosted by the National Nurse-led Care Consortium (NNCC) and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH), viewers can expect to learn about improving maternal and child health equity with home visiting program partnerships and health centers. This series explores opportunities for health centers to develop partnerships with home visiting programs shown to improve maternal and child health outcomes, promote health equity, and reduce health disparities.
The first session covered trends in the current landscape of Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) funded programs and where existing and future partnerships with health centers are possible. In session two, participants heard about community health centers’ return on investment (ROI) and increased patient health outcomes after home visiting integration. And the third session showcased strategies for creating action and sustainability plans to implement a home visiting partnership for interested health centers.
Slides and Recording
Date:
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Description:
Partnerships focusing on improving the health of individuals and communities through alliances among academic associations and health centers are essential to develop workforce innovation projects, serve as a conduit for public health workforce activities, and enhance population health education for medical, nursing, and public health students. This webinar explored the academic partnerships developed by a health center in San Diego, CA, and how these practices helped to recruit, train, and retain its workforce.
Date:
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Description:
Sleep-related injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in infants, this is disproportionately true for traditionally marginalized groups, including residents of public housing. In this webinar, we reviewed the current epidemiological landscape of sleep-related injuries, emerging trends and screening tools that can be utilized to improve early intervention. We also presented an overview of key interventions and resources that can be used to improve outcomes in achieving safe sleep habits.
Date:
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Description:
Members of ethnic and racial populations living in the United States experience unique challenges in preventing or managing their diabetes, including language barriers, cultural beliefs, and traditional foods, particularly among first generation immigrants. This webinar examined cultural perspectives of immigrants and ethnic minorities that influence their dietary self-management and identified interventions to enhance a healthy diet to manage diabetes and prevent serious complications.
Date:
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Description:
Sleep-related injuries are a leading cause of morbidity in infants, a relationship which disproportionately impacts residents of public housing. In this webinar, we reviewed how health and housing are independent and specifically how this interdependence can lead to higher risks of sleep-related injuries in infants. We presented an overview of key interventions and resources that can be used to manage this risk.
Date:
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Description:
In 2021, health centers reported over 2.8 million patients that were diagnosed with diabetes and over 91,000 among Public Housing Primary Care grantees (HRSA, 2022). This data signifies the need to explore what strategies health centers are implementing to improve the overall diabetes health outcomes for their patients. In this webinar by the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH), we presented a collection of promising practices on diabetes management and prevention strategies with the purpose to improve medication adherence, health literacy, access to health care and more. The webinar also highlighted our most recent diabetes publication and describe how to navigate and find promising practices on the NCHPH website.
Date:
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Description:
The National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) hosted a webinar for participants to learn more about the impact of the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, restarted Medicaid and CHIP eligibility reviews, and impacts on COVID-19, health care, and other related programs.
Public Housing and Partnerships: A Resource Toolkit
Dates:
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Description:
Community partnerships and collaborations are integral to providing the security, stability and support that facilitate successful health center management and performance. When appropriately utilized, community partnerships can facilitate inter-agency sharing of resources, knowledge and workload in a manner which eases administrative burden, improves staff retention/satisfaction and maximizes the quality of services provided to our patients and the communities we serve. In this learning collaborative with NCHPH and NNCC, we utilized Healthy Together: A Toolkit for Health Center Collaborations with HUD-Assisted Housing and Community-Based Organizations to take a pragmatic approach to forming, maintaining and evaluating successful community partnerships.
Date:
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Description:
The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that, by 2050, non-White populations will account for over 50% of the population for the first time in American history. With an increasingly diverse patient population, it has become more important than ever for PCPs to be able to connect with patients of different racial and ethnic backgrounds to provide effective, high-quality care to all patients. In this webinar the National Center for Health in Public Housing discussed the importance of cultural competence and humility in diabetes care.
Date:
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Description:
High tech devices such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can be effective tools to help diabetes patients manage their blood glucose, but access to these technologies, as well as the education and support necessary to successfully use them, remains a challenge for patients served by health center programs. Being familiar and up to date with diabetes technology is essential to successfully improve diabetes management among underserved populations. In this webinar by NCHPH, participants discussed blood glucose monitoring devices, compared insulin delivery systems, and explained the use of digital health technology for people with diabetes.
Date:
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Description:
The first priority during the COVID-19 pandemic was crisis response and emphasizing health, safety, and essential services. Now is the time for health centers to turn their attention toward concerns over staffing shortages in primary care, which is a public health crisis. This webinar was intended for health centers to discuss strategies to address the evolving staffing shortage challenges after COVID-19.
Date:
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Description:
The burden of behavioral health conditions on individuals in traditionally marginalized communities is significant. These conditions impact health center patients in a variety of ways that are cumulative, insidious and often difficult to address.
In this webinar, we sought to gain a greater understanding of the behavioral health burden on community health centers through data visualization. Specifically, using interactive maps we examined the main metrics related to behavioral health, the social determinants of health and their interaction. Using this understanding we discussed data-driven interventions and program creation efforts that can be used to better address the behavioral health burden in your community.
Dates:
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Description:
Natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and other emergencies can happen at any moment. Managing diabetes can be difficult during these events because they may cause widespread and long-lasting impacts on supplies, and health services. This four-session learning collaborative listed the frequent barriers that health centers face to provide effective emergency preparedness for patients with diabetes, explored the role of enabling services staff to help diabetic patients during disasters, and identified promising practices for effective personalized diabetes care during emergencies.
Dates:
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Description:
The epidemic of type 2 diabetes is exacting a staggering toll on individuals, families, and communities in the United States and, increasingly, around the world. In the United States, the burden is disproportionately borne by American Indian and Alaska Natives, African Americans, Hispanic or Latino Americans, and Asian and Pacific Islanders. In this 4-session learning collaborative, NCHPH presented the CDC’s “The Road to Health” toolkit, designed specifically for CHWs who provide outreach education to Hispanic/Latino and African American/African Ancestry communities, groups at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
Date:
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Description:
The foods and beverages that people consume have a profound impact on their health. The scientific connection between food and health has been well documented for many decades. In this webinar, panelists reviewed health center obesity data, discussed and list healthy food choices, and reviewed interventions to help health center patients in food decision making.
Date:
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Description:
In the second part of a two-webinar series, the National Center for Health in Public Housing hosted a webinar on coping with stress and compassion fatigue in health center settings. This webinar featured a speaker from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. In this webinar, we explored strategies and ideas to: understand the importance of manifesting safety and self-compassion; learn how taking a resiliency and design thinking approach will allow us to navigate crisis and uncertainty; practice the tools to develop wellness in ourselves and those we serve alongside during this challenging time.
Date:
Friday, January 27, 2023
Description:
Some people who have previously had COVID-19 can have long-term side effects, lasting weeks, months, or years. This is known as Long COVID-19. In this session of the Special and Vulnerable Populations COVID-19 Forum, participants discussed updates on Long COVID-19.
Date:
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Description:
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are an indispensable tool in supporting community health, increasing diversity within health centers and improving satisfaction of both patients and providers. The manner in which CHW’s are used has deep influence on their impact. In this webinar, we reviewed the latest data and insights on the application of CHW’s into historically marginalized communities and insights into how CHW’s can be used to improve community health and increase provider satisfaction within your health center. We also examined validated screening tools that CHW’s can utilize and review challenging real-life situations where the application of CHW’s can improve efficiency, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
Date:
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Description:
The National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) in collaboration with HUD, conducted a webinar on COVID-19, Flu and RSV and how they can be addressed through treatment, prevention and partnerships between Health Centers, Public Housing Agencies and other CBOs. Challenges, resources and promising practices for addressing current outbreaks and preparing for the next emergency were identified by speakers from CDC, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), HUD, and NCHPH.
Date:
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Description:
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Approximately 96 million American adults—more than 1 in 3—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 80% don’t know they have it. Prediabetes puts people at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Patients with prediabetes living in public housing communities face unique challenges related to lack of awareness, difficulty in accessing health care systems and medications, and consequently failure in achieving optimal diabetes management and preventing complications. This webinar explored the challenges in the development of diabetes prevention in public housing settings and interventions to address these challenges.
Date:
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Description:
This webinar from the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) and the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (NCECE) reviewed the continued impact of social isolation and loneliness on the health and well-being of an aging population, particularly for those living in public housing.
Date:
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Description:
In the 21st century, broadband internet is vitally important for education, employment, health, and connection to others. During the COVID-19 pandemic, its critical role in helping Americans conduct transactions of daily life has become even more apparent. Yet many low-income Americans, especially those served by HUD’s public housing program, have less access to broadband internet, devices, and the training to use them. NCHPH hosted a webinar describing the importance of screening digital health literacy and broadband access; listed potential screening tools; and highlighted a health center that is screening for these issues and can provide promising practices for other health centers.
Date:
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Description:
As part of a two-webinar series, this webinar described how compassion fatigue affects all health care workers, how to determine the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and provide management and self-help tools to help negate and avoid reoccurrence of severe fatigue.
Building Value and Return On Investment in Housing and Health Partnerships
Date:
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Description:
Building and maintaining effective community partnerships is a critical component of health center management and community involvement. Local partners help integrate important stakeholders into organizational processes and empower health centers to better understand and care for the communities they serve. But can health centers design and evaluate their partnerships? In this webinar, we reviewed tools and procedures for designing, evaluating, and strengthening community partnerships with a focus on pragmatic, practical and innovative solutions.
Concurrent Treatment of Smoking Cessation and SUD in Primary Care
Date:
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Description:
The National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) and the National Nurse-led Care Consortium (NNCC) hosted a webinar focused on strategies to support smoking cessation and substance use disorder (SUD) in primary care for residents of public housing. Speakers presented gaps in knowledge regarding policy related to public housing and smoking, more recently around the increased use and concern of vaping. Subject matter experts discussed the importance of clinical interaction, readiness to change, and implementation of motivational interviewing in mental health treatment while addressing substance use disorder.
A Home-Based Approach to Prevent and Manage Diabetes Among the Aging Population and People with Disabilities Living in HUD-Assisted Facilities
Date:
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Description:
Diabetes affects more than 37 million American adults, and 96 million adults have prediabetes, putting them at a high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. It is well documented that people with disabilities in minority communities are disproportionately affected by this chronic disease and are often reluctant to seek screening or participate in lifestyle change programs. Today more than ever, it is essential to understand and address the many needs of this hard-to-reach population. This webinar by NCHPH offered strategies for engaging the aging population and people with disabilities in diabetes prevention and control management programs through a home-care approach.
Partners in Health: The Role of the Behavioral Health Providers in Diabetes Prevention and Management
Date:
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Description:
People with mental illness, substance use disorders (SUDs), or both are at increased risk for developing diabetes, a chronic metabolic disease with numerous long-term health consequences. Untreated behavioral health disorders can exacerbate diabetes symptoms and complications. This webinar discussed how behavioral health providers can help patients with diabetes and identify successful interventions that can be used for people with diabetes.
Diabetes 101 for Behavioral Health Professionals: Understanding the Basics of Diabetes Prevention and Management
Date:
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Description:
As a behavioral health professional, you will be working with people with diabetes and people at risk of diabetes who may struggle with its management and prevention. This webinar provided background information on common struggles and issues facing people with diabetes and those at risk of diabetes in public housing settings.
Beyond the Basics: Medications for Smoking Cessation
Date:
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Description:
Smoking cessation is associated with clear health benefits. Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States and worldwide. Tobacco use increases the risk of many acute and chronic diseases, including cancers at many sites. Medications, including nicotine replacement, varenicline, and bupropion, have demonstrated efficacy as smoking cessation aids. This webinar discussed available over the counter cessation medications, identified resources and referrals, and drug interactions.
Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals
Dates:
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Description:
Throughout the collaborative, we took a detailed look at key concepts regarding culture as a SDOH. This includes an overview of the literature and key developments in the field. Additionally, we engaged in a collective and reflective approach of cultural competency as it pertains to clinical practice to develop our understanding of both our patient’s and our own cultural background. Finally, we critically inspected and reviewed validated screening tools, explored their practical application in difficult situations and put them into action with volunteer patient actors.
Environmental Determinants of Health: Fostering Environmental Health Programs in Public Housing Primary Care
Date:
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Description:
A healthy environment is vital to ensure healthy communities and promote well-being for all at all ages. Environmental threats can occur naturally or because of social conditions and ways people live. Addressing Environmental Determinants of Health directly improves the health of populations. Indirectly, it also improves productivity and increases the enjoyment of consumption of goods and services unrelated to health. This webinar by NCHPH, featuring Dr. Zara Marselian, President and CEO of La Maestra Community Health Centers and Mathew T. Lee, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Environmental Justice, EPA, showed how chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD are exacerbated by environmental factors in low-income communities and will provide promising practices and discuss the first national, place-based tool designed to measure cumulative impacts of environmental burden through the lens of environmental justice & health equity.
Preventing Relapse in the COVID Era
Date:
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Description:
Research studies indicate that smoking kills more than 8 million people worldwide. Of such deaths, over 7 million are directly related to cigarettes, and ~1.2 million are attributed to second-hand smoke by non-smokers. In this NCHPH webinar, we examined the challenges faced by individuals who used to smoke in the face of the current pandemic and offered solutions to both prevent and deal with relapse.
Promoting Healthy Choices and Community Changes: A Virtual Workshop for Community Health Workers (Spanish Language)
Dates:
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Descriptions:
Description (English): Community Health Workers (CHWs) or “Promotores de Salud” form a crucial part in communities as they bridge the gap between under-served community members and access to health care and community resources. The purpose of this learning collaborative provided by the National Center for Health in Public Housing (#NCHPH) is to increase the knowledge of Community Health Workers (#CHWs) or “Promotores de Salud” on how to effectively promote healthy choices and changes at the individual and community level to improve the overall health outcomes among Hispanic communities living in public housing.
Description (Spanish): Los promotores de salud forman una parte crucial en las comunidades ya que sirven como puente de brecha entre miembros de comunidades con escasos recursos y el acceso a cuidados médicos u otros recursos comunitarios. Entre lo más importante, los promotores de salud se especializan en brindar servicios sobre la prevención y manejo de diversas condiciones médicas como la obesidad, enfermedades infecciosas, enfermedades crónicas como la diabetes, varios tipos de cáncer entre otras enfermedades que específicamente afectan a minorías. Estos servicios brindados por los promotores de salud son posibles por medio de la educación, abogacía, recomendaciones, y conocimiento cultural de sus comunidades.
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) and COVID-19
Date:
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Description:
Misinformation and disinformation related to COVID-19 and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) are increasing. Some of this may stem from early reports suggesting a lower risk of severe COVID-19 in nicotine users. During this webinar, participants reviewed the variety of electronic nicotine device systems, revised the current science on ENDS andtheir role on cessation, and learned about how vaping can increase the likelihood of severe COVID-19 symptoms, and clearly counsel patients on the efficacy and safety of using vaping for tobacco cessation.