In the United States, one in four adults has a disability and the pandemic has disproportionately impacted this community and made it more difficult to access care. Some people with disabilities were more likely to become infected with or have a severe illness from COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions or living situations. The pandemic also affected their psychological and […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that America's safety, health, and economic prosperity is dependent on a resilient and robust public health system. Given that it is not a question of if, but when, the next pandemic will occur, the Bipartisan Policy Center's Future of Health Care Initiative will release a new report during a […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that America's safety, health, and economic prosperity is dependent on a resilient and robust public health system. Given that it is not a question of if, but when, the next pandemic will occur, the Bipartisan Policy Center's Future of Health Care Initiative will release a new report during a […]
COVID has exposed and exacerbated behavioral health disparities experienced by minority and vulnerable populations, including pregnant and post-partum women, their children, and families. This webinar explores the intersection of COVID, health disparities, and integrated behavioral health care within a maternal child health context. Presenter Sharon Morello brings over 25 years of experience working with pregnant […]
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for racial and ethnic minority groups to get access to mental health and substance-use treatment services. Throughout […]
In an effort to get current weight and height information from our participants and to make it fun due to Covid 19 physical presence waivers and government mandates. WIC participants will be invited to get height, weight, and hemoglobin level and quick mobile assessment. Refreshments of water bottles and sugar-free applesauce will be given. Activities […]
Since 2014, Latino Conservation Week has supported the Latino community getting into the outdoors and participating in activities to protect natural resources. Led by Hispanic Access Foundation, Latino Conservation Week: Disfrutando y Conservando Nuestra Tierra happens each year in July. During this week, community, non-profit, faith-based, and government organizations and agencies host events to encourage […]
Our next webinar, COVID-19 and Return to In-Person Learning: Communicating with Constituents, will take place Wednesday, July 21, from 1 - 2 p.m. ET / 10 - 11 a.m. PT. As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, it is imperative to use consistent, timely, and fact-based messaging to effectively communicate with parents, families, […]
Join this ASTHO-AMCHP national webinar to hear from subject matter experts on effective and innovative strategies for building the maternal behavioral health workforce. This webinar will highlight best practices in behavioral health workforce recruitment and retention, discuss traditional and non-traditional funding sources for maternal behavioral health, and share innovative models and programs that address maternal […]