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Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals online Course
CDC's Office of the Associate Director for Communication has refreshed its online course. This self-paced program aims to educate public health professionals about the crucial role of health literacy in providing health information and services and promoting public health literacy. Enhance your skills in communicating health information effectively and improve your organization's health literacy practices. Access the course through the CDC's learning platform and take a step towards better public health communication. Understanding Health Disparities Understanding Health Disparities Learn more about health disparities and their impact on communities: Learn More NIMHD Funding Opportunities Explore funding opportunities for research on minority health and health disparities: Learn More
Establishing an Office of Health Equity or Minority Health
A dedicated office of health equity or minority health can provide a focus on cross-cutting efforts and strategies that help to improve services, outreach, and engagement with marginalized communities. This report delves into the typical scope for setting up a health equity or minority health office, including how to establish, structure, and fund it—providing a blueprint to island areas working to build one or considering establishing one in the future. In addition, it explores lessons learned from state offices of health equity or minority health, including California, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, and Washington. Astho Website
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Medicare.gov: Tips On Caring For Your Mental Health
Mental health & substance use disorders Medicare covers certain screenings, services, and programs that aid in the treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988, the free and confidential Suicide Crisis Lifeline. You can call and speak with a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also connect with a counselor through web chat at 988lifeline.org. Call 911 if you're in immediate medical crisis. Services & programs Medicare covers Medicare covers a wide range of behavioral health services, including inpatient, outpatient, and more. If you’re eligible for Medicare and Medicaid you may have even more coverage than what’s listed here. Call your State Medical Assistance (Medicaid) office to find out what other health services may be covered in your state. To see more types of mental health care and
HHS REGIONAL MINORITY HEALTH ANALYSTS
The Regional Minority Health Analysts work in the Office of Regional Health Operations to foster and strengthen relationships among federal, state, territory, tribal, and community stakeholders by working collectively to improve minority health, eliminate health disparities, and advance health equity. Go To the Website REGION 1: GEORGIA SIMPSON REGION 2: MARLINE VIGNIER REGION 3: JALISA SMITH REGION 4: ROSHUNDA IVORY REGION 5: MILDRED HUNTER REGION 6: ELLA EWERT-PIERCE REGION 7: CORSTELLA JOHNSON REGION 8: JUNE HOMDAYJANAKUL REGION 9: VACANT REGION 10: VACANT
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Immigrant Health is Interpersonal by Dr. Amanda Venta
Healthcare providers are seeing more Latinx immigrant youth, but there's limited research on their mental health needs. Dr. Amanda Venta, a psychologist working with unaccompanied immigrant minors, highlights key points: Family Separation Affects Mental Health: Migration-related separation raises the risk of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Familismo Provides Support**: The Latinx value of family (familismo) strengthens mental health resilience. Reuniting Matters: Family reunification is a crucial motivator for young migrants and supports their mental well-being. Dr. Venta's research shows that the mental health of immigrant youth is closely linked to family ties and community support. Addressing these needs can enhance resilience and improve outcomes. Explore Her Findings
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Creating thriving communities through civic participation Creating community spaces where everyone can engage, be informed and have a say is key to healthy communities and to our democracy. This requires attention to policies and practices that exclude people and communities from participating. Website
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index (CDC/ATSDR SVI)
CDC/ATSDR SVI Overview Social Vulnerability refers to the demographic and socioeconomic factors (such as poverty, lack of access to transportation, and crowded housing) that adversely affect communities that encounter hazards and other community-level stressors. These stressors can include natural or human-caused disasters (such as tornadoes or chemical spills) or disease outbreaks (such as COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Social Vulnerability Index (hereafter, CDC/ATSDR SVI or SVI) is a place-based index, database, and mapping application designed to identify and quantify communities experiencing social vulnerability. The Geospatial Research, Analysis & Services Program (GRASP) maintains the CDC/ATSDR SVI to help public health officials and local planners better prepare for and respond to emergency events with the goal of decreasing human suffering, economic loss, and health inequities. Learn More
The Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems (CARES)
Established in 1992 with the objective of using data and tools to support better informed decision making. Our staff of professional data analysts, programmers, project coordinators, and GIS specialists apply their skills to making maps, developing new data visualizations, and helping individuals and organizations figure out ways to do their work better. Over the past three decades we’ve collected, analyzed, and visualized data related to population health, the environment, agriculture, safety, education, and the economy. We appreciate and understand the challenges and opportunities related to data collection and analysis, and we understand the issues involved regarding safe data handling, effective data visualization, and support for data interpretation. We seek to partner with like-minded organizations, build tools, and find data that supports positive decision making. Learn More
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