COVID-19 vaccination has lagged among underserved populations and communities of color in part because of a deeply-rooted historical skepticism concerning the safety and efficacy of certain medical treatments and procedures. During this webinar, experts from HMA, Tufts Health Plan, and ConsejoSano will discuss how healthcare providers and public health officials can engage underserved populations and […]
The 18th webinar in this series will focus on the new variants and what we know about their impact on vaccine efficacy, treatment options and non-pharmaceutical interventions.
Learn about the range of maternal mental health disorders, the prevalence, signs and symptoms and recommended treatment options in this complimentary webinar hosted by 2020 Mom and presented by Postpartum Support International.
Join us for a conversation about the climate crisis and COVID-19 pandemic, and steps to a more resilient and equitable future. Almost exactly one year after U.S. COVID-19 lockdowns began, Laura Helmuth (Scientific American) will moderate a conversation between Georges Benjamin (APHA) and Kris Ebi (University of Washington) that is both reflective about the intersections […]
This session will feature a discussion on the importance of leadership when implementing organizational changes to advance health and racial equity. Participants will learn effective methods to prioritize equity and utilize public health leadership to advance structural transformation.
Health Literacy is "the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions”1. The Council on Black Health has designed this training series to inform and enhance health literacy improvement efforts specifically for the Black Community. This training session will discuss […]
As the Chair of the Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith is leading the Administration's important work to to ensure that response, care, and treatment for COVID-19 is distributed equally. Dr. Nunez-Smith joins us for this special event to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead on health equity—from vaccine distribution to school reopening […]
Substance use and trauma are intrinsically linked, with other mental health disorders often co-occurring with substance use disorder. Join us for a special webinar series with S. Brooke Briggance, Program Director for the Cypress Resilience Project and a Certified Trainer in Trauma Informed Systems and Practice, about the role Trauma Informed Care can play in […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and dramatically increased the long standing epidemic of physician burnout. Around 71% of physicians reported exhaustion and burnout in 2020, up from an estimated 29%- 54% of health care workers in 2019. Physicians are working longer hours and facing high health risks, while trying to manage their own stress, anxiety and depression. The pandemic […]
As hospitals around the country are increasingly stretched to their limit by increasing numbers of patients presenting critically ill with COVID-19, many find themselves unable to provide the usual standard of care for their patients. In these situations, healthcare institutions may be required to shift to operating under so-called Crisis Standards of Care (CSC). These […]