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The Mosaic Group and NACCHO are proud to release a new tool for hospital EDs: “Emergency Department-Based Substance Use Response: A Toolkit for Developing, Planning, and Implementing a Peer Recovery Coach Led Program.” This toolkit provides effective strategies for EDs and their community partners to combat the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the U.S. : drug overdoses. Toolkit Highlights: 1. Identify at-risk individuals with targeted screening. 2. Integrate Peer Recovery Coaches to reduce stigma and offer support and empathy. 3.Facilitate access to essential medications like MOUD. 4.Build partnerships with community organizations for sustained recovery support. This toolkit is more than guidelines—it's a transformative approach that empowers healthcare professionals to improve public health outcomes significantly. #healthcareinnovation #reversethecycle #substanceuseresponse #emergencycare

Join this 9/18 webinar to learn how states can strategically use public funding streams to increase the availability of evidence-based SUD care, treatment, and recovery support services, including peer supports. https://bit.ly/3Edyt7W

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🩺 In 2023, more than 10,500 community members were served through medical outreach services. 📚 In 10 years, more than 37,000 local students have benefited from school health assessments. 🌱 In 2023, 15 community gardens reached more than 5,000 community members. “Healthy Communities, Healthy Futures” is the first of its kind 💡 At Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine, we're excited to share with you that our first Community Benefit Report is now available. The report encompasses the work being done to improve the health and well-being of Pennsylvania communities and beyond, in key areas — mental health, health equity and wellness/disease prevention — based on findings in our most recent Community Health Needs Assessment. https://bit.ly/425EheL

Contributing to the syphilis and congenital syphilis crisis, there's an ongoing shortage of Bicillin L-A. NCSD has conducted the only known survey gauging the impact of this shortage on clinics, which highlights the difficulty clinics have had in providing treatment to patients. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/46I5TaW As we continue to monitor the situation and advocate for resources, NCSD is currently conducting a follow-up survey that will be released in the coming weeks. As the voice of our members, we are also calling on the Biden Administration to invest one billion dollars in public health programming to mitigate this crisis. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FR4cMX This crisis may have been 20 years in the making, but it cannot go on.

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open showed 1 in 20 patients who visited a Tennessee emergency department screened positive for housing insecurity or homelessness: https://lnkd.in/e3a6E8yU These findings highlight the urgent need to assess social determinants of health (SDOH) and connect patients to resources that can help. And here's the kicker: addressing SDOH isn't just good practice—it's a new regulatory requirement for health plans and providers. At Watershed Health, we're committed to empowering healthcare providers to address these needs effectively. Our platform enables seamless SDOH screening together with connections to community resources, ensuring comprehensive, whole-person care. Together, we can create a healthier and more equitable future for all.

The Department of Health and Social Care issued an update on the 'Development of a Delivery Plan on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome "The ME/CFS community responded in force and we are grateful to all of those who used their time and precious energy to provide views. We received over 3,500 responses to both consultations, from individuals with ME/CFS, carers and family members, from professionals working in, and from organisations interested in, ME/CFS. We know that many of you want to know what the next steps will be" Full update: https://lnkd.in/exSkMuaQ #pwME #MECFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #DHSCDeliveryPlan #Consultation #DHSC

🌟 Highlight from the Serious Illness Conversations (SIC) Workshop in Feb 2024!    🌍 In the Feb 2024 run of our 1.5-day SIC workshop, healthcare professionals (HCPs) immersed themselves in SIC, gaining invaluable skills to navigate crucial dialogues with patients and their families. We received valuable feedback and reflections from participants in all our workshops. These feedback fuel our commitment to improving SIC workshops and the broader Serious Illness Conversation Program (SICP).   💬 One of our participants, a senior social worker from Dementia Singapore shared "I had a follow-up call with one of our caregivers of persons living with dementia. To start the conversation, I picked out two questions from the SICG – to ascertain her understanding of her husband’s condition, as well as her current priorities and concerns. Not only was I able to normalise these concerns but the process also gave me the opportunity to discuss end-of-life preparations, without the risk of being too obvious or forward with broaching the subject.”   📄During the workshop, participants engaged in scripted role plays where they practiced conducting serious illness conversations using the locally adapted Serious Illness Conversations Guide (SICG). The participant's sharing reflects the ability to seamlessly integrate the SICG into one's practice to assess the understanding and information preferences of patients. It's heartening to hear feedback from participants that the workshop has normalized serious illness conversations.   🎉 Thanks to all for being part of this transformative journey!   ⚡ Drs. Alethea Yee, Gillian Phua, Jamie Zhou, Ong Wah Ying, Alina Tan, Jianbang Chiang, Wong Wei Teen, Nagavalli Somasundaram, Perryn Ng, Victoria Wong, Sze Yi Lee, Mr Andy Sim, Mr Clinton Shi, Ms Tan Angela, Ms Tan Jie Bin, Ms Janelle Chan, Singapore Palliative Care Conference (SPCC), Singapore Hospice Council, Drs. Joshua Lakin and Rachelle Bernacki   #HealthcareCommunications, #Communications #Clinicians #Patients #SeriousIllnessConversation #ContinuingMedicalEducation #DukeNUS #LienCentreforPalliativeCare #AriadneLabs

New research shows that only 8% of hospitals in the U.S. have instituted all the key components of evidence-based, best-practice interventions that they are expected to conduct to help at-risk patients who are discharged after receiving care. Glad to see strong research in this area so that we can move closer to making sure anyone at risk gets evidence based and high quality care no matter where they seek help. #zerosuicide Zero Suicide Institute

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted historically marginalized and minoritized communities, shedding light on the urgent need for collective action towards embedding equity into our crisis preparedness and response systems This guide supports health care professionals in embedding equity and racial justice during crises It provides candid accounts of organizations across the country as they embed equity and racial justice during crises and shares key findings learned along the way https://lnkd.in/ePFgRqw4