Webinar

On April 27 and April 28, 2021, CMS OMH will be hosting a two-day virtual forum: The Road to Equity: Examining Structural Racism in Health Care, to highlight CMS’s renewed focus on health equity, address structural racism in health care, and establish federal agencies’ roles as equity partners. Guest speakers from various federal and partner agencies will […]

On April 27 and April 28, 2021, CMS OMH will be hosting a two-day virtual forum: The Road to Equity: Examining Structural Racism in Health Care, to highlight CMS’s renewed focus on health equity, address structural racism in health care, and establish federal agencies’ roles as equity partners. Guest speakers from various federal and partner agencies will […]

Ujima, Inc: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community will partner with the National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA), National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (the Alliance), and the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) to present a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Webinar designed to raise […]

Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), the American College Health Association, the National Medical Association, and the Business Group on Health, for a panel discussion with experts sharing practical strategies and real-world insights to reach key audiences, including communities of color, employees, and college students. NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, will moderate […]

Join CLASP, the Institute for Medicaid Innovation, and 2020 Mom for a deep dive into how state Medicaid agencies and Managed Care Organizations can address Maternal Mental Health. The webinar will feature a discussion of CLASP’s Advancing Equity in Maternal Mental Health Report and takeaways that can be applied by state agencies or health plans. […]

When the pandemic began a year ago, states braced for sharp budget cuts and skyrocketing needs for public assistance. Though hardship has been immense and the loss of life unfathomable, federal relief efforts and better-than-expected state revenues have mitigated the economic recession. Federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act provides much-needed relief, but states’ […]

Join PHI's Center for Connected Health Policy and leading Medicaid experts for the first webinar in a Spring series on Medicaid telehealth policy. This webinar will feature presentations from Medicaid administrators and policy staff on trends in telehealth access and equity and strategies to address these gaps. Telehealth has demonstrated that it has the potential to make healthcare […]

The USBC is pleased to announce the 2021 three-part webinar series: Unpacking Commercial Milk Formula Marketing: Communities, Contexts, and Impacts. This series marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and is part of an effort to create shared understanding of commercial milk formula marketing practices and the disparate impact […]

The USBC is pleased to announce the 2021 three-part webinar series: Unpacking Commercial Milk Formula Marketing: Communities, Contexts, and Impacts. This series marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and is part of an effort to create shared understanding of commercial milk formula marketing practices and the disparate impact […]

Public officials are faced with the challenge of accurately and effectively communicating about COVID-19 vaccines. Join our webinar to learn about the public engagement and communications strategies public officials can use to promote vaccination, build vaccine confidence, and overcome confusing messages about vaccine efficacy.

The fourth session in our IECMH Policy series will present information on Advocacy, provide state and federal IECMH advocacy examples and discuss how you can get involved to be a big voice for little kids.

How can governments, the medical community, and community and faith-based organizations reach the vulnerable groups who need the vaccine the most but face the greatest challenges to getting it? Trust and trustworthiness are significant challenges to achieving COVID-19 vaccine equity. Policymakers, health care providers, pharmacies, and community-based organizations are working hard to build trust where […]

Medicaid telehealth policies have historically focused on services for adult populations. However, a growing number of Medicaid programs facilitate the delivery of healthcare services to children and youth via telehealth in primary care, educational, and residential settings. Telehealth has the potential to increase access to healthcare services for younger Medicaid beneficiaries and connect them to […]

Each May, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an observance that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This year, OMH and its partners throughout the country will focus on supporting communities that have been disproportionately impacted by […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH), the National Park Service (NPS), and the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) will host a virtual panel discussion on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET / 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT. […]

Join the National Academy of Medicine on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 3:00 pm ET for a webinar to discuss findings and recommendations from The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. To extend the path for the future of nursing into 2030, an expert committee has evaluated previous literature and new […]

Join 2020 Mom leaders, The Shades of Blue Project, and others for the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) hosted Twitter chat on maternal mental health equity. Learn more and follow the chat on Wednesday here.

As healthcare and public health systems continue vaccinating community members against COVID-19, there is a need to provide information that builds confidence and helps people make informed decisions about the vaccines. ASPR TRACIE, in collaboration with New York City Health + Hospitals, is hosting the “Be A COVID-19 Vaccine Champion" webinar where speakers will discuss […]

This webinar will explore current and historical efforts to vaccinate communities of color and indigenous communities to evaluate lessons learned and their applicability to COVID-19 currently. A panel of invited speakers will discuss the following questions: • Have earlier efforts undertaken to vaccinate communities of color and indigenous communities been successful? • Were there cultural […]

Have you heard about the horrifying new playground game called Coronavirus Tag? This is when the Asian American kid is “it” so that whoever that kid tags “gets the virus.” Yes, this game is actually happening and it’s awful! It likely involves bullying and also reinforces harmful stereotypes and promotes otherization and divisiveness. Regardless of […]

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an unprecedented number of telehealth policy changes within state Medicaid agencies. Many of these changes were intended impact and protect vulnerable elderly populations. While most of these changes are set to expire after the public health emergency, they have created multiple learning opportunities and policy options for policymakers to consider moving […]

The Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC) leads the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s national initiative, Aligning Systems for Health: Health Care + Public Health + Social Services. The initiative focuses on learning about and sharing effective ways to align health care, public health, and social services, to better meet the goals and needs of the people […]

This free, two-hour live SOAR to Health and Wellness training, offered by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, the Administration for Children and Families Office on Trafficking in Persons and the HHS Office on Women's Health, teaches providers how to identify and respond to human trafficking. This training offers CE/CME credits for physicians, pharmacists, psychologists, nurses, […]

Join NNPHI for Part III of our COVID-19 lessons learned series, where we will share practical strategies for taking Action Towards Equity. Learn more about the science surrounding the COVID vaccine, vaccine hesitancy, and how we can address vaccine equity in the next stages of the pandemic response with Dr. Carlos Del Rio (invited). We […]

New Campaign from THE CONVERSATION / LA CONVERSACIÓN to Address Information Needs in the Community Join KFF and UnidosUS for an interactive web event on Thursday, May 20th for the latest insights on what is working and what barriers must be overcome in ensuring equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccines for Latinos in the U.S., […]

We need 28 more congressional “co-sponsors” (those who show early support) to move this important federal legislation. Join us May 20 to call your members of Congress to ask them to co-sponsor the #MomsMatterAct (H.R. 909) to improve Maternal Mental Health for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The 2020 Mom team will provide the […]

The importance of, and ability to, access to mental health services has increased exponentially over the course of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Medicaid agencies have seen a rapid increase in utilization for telemental health services and these services were the most common type of service during the pandemic. This makes behavioral health services […]

The importance of, and ability to, access to mental health services has increased exponentially over the course of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Medicaid agencies have seen a rapid increase in utilization for telemental health services and these services were the most common type of service during the pandemic. This makes behavioral health services […]

How do we use the public health lessons learned in 2020 to improve health for all? The COVID-19 pandemic placed a spotlight on the shocking health disparities American communities of color have endured for decades and underscored the need for change. Mortality rates linked to COVID-19 for Native Americans, Latinos and Black Americans are approximately […]

Access to adequate health care and nutrition is critical for healthier pregnancies, improved birth outcomes for low-income women and infants, and healthier growth and development for young children. The pandemic has exacerbated the disparities in the nation’s health care system and rates of food insecurity. According to Centers for Disease Control, 3 out of 5 […]

Please join us on May 24 as we release findings from a national poll assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and substance use crisis in America. The findings address the significant barriers that consumers face—and that will persist—in accessing treatment, as well as their experiences using telehealth during the pandemic. […]

In this webinar, hear from a cross-disciplinary group of leading thinkers about the immediate actions and solutions that community health leaders and stakeholders can implement to help their populations. Discussion will also explore effective policy approaches at the federal and state levels. This webinar is part of the Community Health Leadership Forum, a virtual event series […]

This 19th webinar of the COVID-19 Conversations series will focus on what life with endemic COVID-19 might look like, including the realities of managing future outbreaks and the ethical and policy challenges that will need to be navigated by leaders.

Please join us Thursday, May 27th at 1:00 pm (ET) and Friday, May 28th at 10:00 am (ET) for the latest installments of our COVID-19 Vaccines and Women webinar series. The speakers will share important information about using social media strategies to promote the COVID-19 vaccine and how to communicate science to address vaccine hesitancy. […]

Please join us Thursday, May 27th at 1:00 pm (ET) and Friday, May 28th at 10:00 am (ET) for the latest installments of our COVID-19 Vaccines and Women webinar series. The speakers will share important information about using social media strategies to promote the COVID-19 vaccine and how to communicate science to address vaccine hesitancy. […]

Maternal mental health can be thought of as the "first ACE" which then cascades into physical and mental illness in the child and family for generations, playing a role in the perinatal physical health outcomes of both moms and their babies. Join 2020 Mom and Dr. Jonathan Goldfinger in a discussion that focuses on how […]

The disparities in breastfeeding support across the United States result from inequitable access to health care, shaped by persisting structural racism. In Chicagoland’s South Side, Black families who choose to breastfeed face struggles finding and receiving services necessary to meet their breastfeeding goals. Join us for a webinar in our series on "Supporting Breastfeeding Intention […]