• Stark disparities in health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic led to health policy funding and interventions addressing social needs and social determinants of health to improve health equity. (rwjf.org)
  • The pandemic thus put a spotlight on the considerable research connecting systemic structural racism to disparities in health and the unmet social needs that contribute to poor health. (rwjf.org)
  • The COVID-19 public health emergency elucidated ways that systemic structural racism and inequities in social determinants of health manifest disparities in health and unmet social needs. (rwjf.org)
  • While Hispanics represent 18% of the U.S. population, using weighted population distributions, approximately 27% of the deaths from COVID-19 have been Hispanic, and in many counties these disparities will continue to increase due to the explosion in infection rates among this group," says Dr. Olajide Williams. (top40-charts.com)
  • The 2022 event aims to catalyze the public and private sectors around a coordinated strategy to accelerate progress and drive transformative change in the U.S. to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, and close the disparities surrounding them. (prnewswire.com)
  • 1 People with disabilities also experience significant disparities in health outcomes 2 -meaning AI/AN people with disabilities may be at an even higher risk. (health.gov)
  • This makes it hard to understand the health disparities at play. (health.gov)
  • LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease-while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum. (cancercare.org)
  • Disparities in HIV care are substantial and persist throughout the HIV care continuum, frequently leading to poorer health outcomes. (merck.com)
  • To help address these disparities, the Merck Foundation is supporting programs that are working to increase access to high-quality HIV care and helping to overcome the social and environmental factors that influence engagement in care for people of color living with HIV in the Southeastern U.S. (merck.com)
  • It supports the grantee organizations' program efforts to reduce disparities in HIV care and improve health outcomes. (merck.com)
  • Social determinants of health - factors such as economic stability, neighborhood and physical environment, education, stigma, and social circumstances - contribute significantly to disparities among people living with HIV in underserved U.S. communities. (merck.com)
  • The group noted that disparities in healthcare access and outcomes persist, disproportionately affecting marginalized populations. (medscape.com)
  • The report was published in the August 2023 issue of Value in Health. (ispor.org)
  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) posted on October 25, 2023 Advisory Opinion No. 23-08, in which OIG rejected a proposed arrangement from a cochlear implant device manufacturer (the requestor) that would provide a free hearing aid to certain qualified patients who received a cochlear implant. (audiology.org)
  • Congratulations to all of our Dal Health Class of 2023! (dal.ca)
  • WASHINGTON , Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Governance Action Hub, a new initiative by Results for Development (R4D), will expand the frontiers of governance reform by engaging diverse stakeholders in collective actions. (tmcnet.com)
  • September 7, 2023 - Rockville, Md. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)-through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)- awarded an evaluation a. (preeclampsia.org)
  • 10 October 2023, Damascus, Syria - To mark World Mental Health Day, WHO and the Syrian Ministry of Health launched a 2-day workshop for media professionals to emphasize this year's theme, "Mental health is a universal human right. (who.int)
  • 4 October 2023, Damascus, Syria - The World Health Organization (WHO) recently conducted a regional Green Light Committee (rGLC) mission to Syria, focusing on strengthening Syria's National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP). (who.int)
  • 19 September 2023, Damascus, Syria - Last week, the Ministry of Health and WHO concluded a two-day workshop on the draft national mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) strategy for Syria. (who.int)
  • 3 September 2023- Damascus, Syria - The World Health Organization (WHO) is working with the Syrian Ministry of Health (MoH) to establish the country's first Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC). (who.int)
  • 8 August 2023 - In order for every Syrian to have accessible, equitable, effective, and high-quality health care and nutrition services, the Ministry of Health has led the development of Syria's strategy for primary health care 2023-2027 through a participatory process, soliciting input from all units and departments, as well as other line ministries, nongovernmental organizations, United Nations agencies and health partners. (who.int)
  • For the last ten years, she worked at the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), a nonprofit organization committed to empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health, and mental health outcomes for children and youth in New Jersey. (drexel.edu)
  • Beyond sexual health education, broader school health programs can help students adopt lifelong attitudes and behaviors that support their health and wellbeing - including behaviors that can reduce their risk for substance use , experiencing violence, and poor mental health . (cdc.gov)
  • Recognising the challenges that a growing number of young people face, Prime Minister John Key launched the Youth Mental Health Project in April 2012. (ero.govt.nz)
  • The project aims to improve outcomes for young people aged 12 to 19 years with, or at risk of developing, mild to moderate mental health issues. (ero.govt.nz)
  • The Prime Minister's Youth Mental Health Project 1 was established because of these concerns. (ero.govt.nz)
  • Fully 70% of the mental health patients treated at St. Paul's Hospital also have a substance use disorder. (helpstpauls.com)
  • Mental Health, Urban Health, and Substance Use teams for specialized inpatient care and outreach in the community. (helpstpauls.com)
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates 3.3 million Americans aged 12 or over misused prescription pain relievers that year. (nacns.org)
  • The 42-year-old system, which is a federally qualified health center (FQHC), has seven primary care and behavioral health clinics, four dental sites, and four mental health clinics spread across three southwest Idaho counties. (aafp.org)
  • Kipu , the technology partner for mental health and addiction service providers, and the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), a nonprofit professional society that represents hundreds of not-for profit and for-profit addiction treatment providers, announced Kipu will serve as a technology partner in NAATP's new FoRSE treatment outcomes programs. (mobilehealthtimes.com)
  • At a time when the surgeon general has called mental health the "defining public health crisis of our time" and about 1 in 3 high school girls has seriously considered suicide, there can be no serious vision for education that doesn't make student health and mental health a top priority. (huffpost.com)
  • Under our watch, we've seen states and school districts leverage the landmark Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to hire more school counselors (resulting in a 43% increase in school social workers), build mental health clinics within schools and integrate mental health and wellness periods into school days. (huffpost.com)
  • We're working with states to ensure they can receive long-term Medicaid reimbursement that is available for school-based health and mental health services. (huffpost.com)
  • Re-Run Theatre won the Southland Mental Health and Addictions Future Directions Network's Improvement and Innovation Awards, and the New Zealand Organisation for Quality Spot On trophy for the best opportunity for learning, sharing and growing. (odi.govt.nz)
  • The activity aims to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone's mental health. (who.int)
  • Dr Iman Shankiti, Acting WHO Representative in Syria, remarked, "This workshop is a milestone in prioritizing mental health in Syria's recovery. (who.int)
  • We identified two underlying factors: physical and mental health limitations. (cdc.gov)
  • and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared racism to be a public health threat for the first time. (rwjf.org)
  • According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, the percentage of Latinos making up coronavirus cases is almost equal to whites, around 34%, despite Latinos being a significantly smaller portion of the population. (top40-charts.com)
  • Findings - Minimum standards for providers - Health care provider network - Advisory group - Best practices treatment guidelines - Extent and duration of treatment - Centers for occupational health and education - Rules - Reports. (wa.gov)
  • This second tier is separate from and in addition to the centers for occupational health and education established under subsection (5) of this section. (wa.gov)
  • This policy brief presents recommendations to support the participation of community partners-including IPV service providers, community health centers, CHW advocacy organizations, other community-based organizations (CBOs), and health plans-in California's efforts to expand and sustain CHW services, particularly those that address IPV. (blueshieldcafoundation.org)
  • Most of these costs were covered through grants that Terry Reilly received as part of the Safety-Net Medical Home Initiative, a not-for-profit effort to turn community health centers in five states into PCMHs. (aafp.org)
  • By working with Kipu, and addiction treatment centers who opt to participate, FoRSE can effectively evaluate the outcomes of different services for varied populations, which reinforces better care decisions for patients. (mobilehealthtimes.com)
  • It's administered by the Department of Developmental Services through the state's 21 regional centers, in partnership with the Department of Education, and is responsible for identifying, locating and evaluating infants and toddlers who may need and be eligible for early intervention services. (childrennow.org)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME ® ) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. (cdc.gov)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. (cdc.gov)
  • Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to total 1.0 Category I continuing education contact hours. (cdc.gov)
  • At the Center for Health Care Strategies, we strive to reflect the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our work and in our workplace. (chcs.org)
  • It also discusses how PFS can be integrated into Medicaid managed care programs and value-based purchasing (VBP) initiatives, including Medicaid accountable care organization (ACO) programs , and support partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs). (chcs.org)
  • PFS converts health care funding into more cost-effective social services. (chcs.org)
  • Nonetheless, PFS could still be an important tool for Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) and providers looking to improve health care quality and provide more efficient care. (chcs.org)
  • In order to reduce health inequities and address social determinants of health, it is necessary to look beyond health systems to upstream policies formulated across sectors-such as housing, education, child care, and labor. (rwjf.org)
  • The pandemic's disproportionately devastating effects opened a significant political window of opportunity and financing for addressing social needs through health policy and health care transformation. (rwjf.org)
  • An important part of our work is to make sure you have the best available information and advice about health and aged care in Australia. (health.gov.au)
  • update you on the initiatives and programs that we are running to improve health, aged care and sport outcomes. (health.gov.au)
  • The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. (health.gov.au)
  • Of all the challenges faced by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, few are as significant as the likely mergers of the big US health care companies. (bcg.com)
  • Similarly, studies have shown that interventions addressing SDOH can improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs. (audiology.org)
  • To Navy Capt. (Dr.) Carlos Williams, the National Intrepid Center of Excellence is a gem of the Military Health System, where victims of traumatic brain injury come for care that is intensive, interdisciplinary, holistic and family-based. (health.mil)
  • He knows how health care works, having spent two years on Capitol Hill working for the Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Foundation. (health.mil)
  • According to the National Institutes of Health, health care providers diagnose about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer per year in the United States. (health.mil)
  • His pilot study received a 2021 Society of Critical Care Medicine Discovery Grant, which led to a $4.2 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to conduct a multicenter trial. (sccm.org)
  • A new report- The Role of Law and Policy in Achieving Healthy People's Disability and Health Goals around Access to Health Care, Activities Promoting Health and Wellness, Independent Living and Participation, and Collecting Data in the United States -provides evidence-based information and identifies priority areas that can help communities achieve Healthy People objectives. (health.gov)
  • Because of the connection between culture and health for AI/AN people with disabilities, incorporating cultural perspectives into health care has been an important strategy in improving their health outcomes. (health.gov)
  • To help bridge this data gap, Fuentes has been analyzing clinical data within tribal health care systems. (health.gov)
  • The Johns Hopkins Global Surgery Initiative (JHGSI) is committed to promoting health, equity, and justice by improving surgical care, broadly defined, across the globe. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The vision of the Johns Hopkins Global Surgery Initiative is to improve health equity by increasing access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical, obstetric, and anesthesia care worldwide. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • We collaborate with the World Health Organization to improve the care of the injured, provide workforce development in various surgical subspecialties, and work to improve surgical care for humanitarian health. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Learn more about our multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the surgical care of patients across the globe. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Through partnerships and projects with organizations such as Bloomberg Philanthropies and the World Health Organization I have worked in a number of countries to improve the care of the injured. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Audits of health care providers authorized. (wa.gov)
  • Injured workers deserve high quality medical care in accordance with current health care best practices. (wa.gov)
  • The department shall establish a health care provider network to treat injured workers, and shall accept providers into the network who meet those minimum standards. (wa.gov)
  • The department shall also seek the input of various health care provider groups and associations concerning the network's implementation. (wa.gov)
  • c) The department, in collaboration with the advisory group, shall adopt policies for the development, credentialing, accreditation, and continued oversight of a network of health care providers approved to treat injured workers. (wa.gov)
  • Health care providers shall apply to the network by completing the department's provider application which shall have the force of a contract with the department to treat injured workers. (wa.gov)
  • Dr. Gunaldo is the co-editor in chief for the Health, Interprofessional Practice and Education journal and is a co-editor for the textbook Interprofessional Education and Collaboration: An Evidence-Based Approach to Optimizing Health Care. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • She received her BS in Dental Hygiene from LSUHSC-NO and her MS in Health Care Management from the University of New Orleans. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • Shocks can be positive (e.g., wage increase) or negative (e.g., large health care bill, victim of fraud). (nefe.org)
  • The new St. Paul's Hospital will transform health care across British Columbia. (helpstpauls.com)
  • Their clinician-scientists lead innovative research programs, develop education and training guidelines, and provide clinical care guidance to health care providers. (helpstpauls.com)
  • Last year NACNS called for a multi-faceted approach that includes evidence-based pain management care, clinician education and systems-level changes to current practice, noting that clinical nurse specialists are ready to lead a thoughtful dialogue to support a balanced approach to safe acute and chronic pain management in a variety of settings. (nacns.org)
  • patient care and lead initiatives to improve care and clinical outcomes, and reduce costs. (nacns.org)
  • This experience as a patient in the health care system ultimately led me to pursue a career in nursing research. (dal.ca)
  • I had the opportunity to collaborate with a number of families, decision makers, clinicians, trainees, and academics on research initiatives aimed to improve transitions in care for this important pediatric population. (dal.ca)
  • A sustainable model to improve maternal health and promote early obstetric care in resource-poor regions. (kkh.com.sg)
  • Adds Patricia Goldsmith, Cancer Care 's CEO, 'Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. However, significant medical breakthroughs over the past five years alone have led to a 22% increase in survival rates-indicative of just how quickly advancements in research are moving in the lung cancer field. (cancercare.org)
  • Further, development of consistent language can increase patient understanding and communication, facilitate shared decision making, support value-based care and assure concordance in policy development. (cancercare.org)
  • In developing its recommendations, the Working Group, first convened in 2019 by LUNGevity Foundation, identified 33 terms related to biomarker, genetic and genomic testing that were being used in patient education and clinical care within the different cancer communities. (cancercare.org)
  • Case studies were built using quantitative and qualitative methods, applying the World Health Organization Health Systems Strengthening Framework, and maternal, newborn and child health continuum of care framework. (nih.gov)
  • Key lessons learned include the importance of focusing intervention components on addressing drivers of neonatal mortality across the maternal and newborn care continuum at all levels of the health system, matching efforts to improve service utilization with provision of high quality facility-based services, and the critical role of leadership to catalyze improvements in newborn health. (nih.gov)
  • This award will support the ACR's efforts to provide sorely needed education to health providers, as well as specialty care to patients living in rural and underserved areas who are suffering from lupus - a serious, complex chronic autoimmune condition. (eurekalert.org)
  • The TLI evidence-based model can be replicated by other organizations, communities, and agencies to deliver provider education and access to care for patients in need. (eurekalert.org)
  • I'm really proud of our patient advocates asking tough questions of the maternal health care professionals, and proud of our MoMMA's Voices Program Director Nicole Purnell for doing a great job on her acquired trauma presentation! (preeclampsia.org)
  • That was the thinking five years ago at Terry Reilly Health Services when the system's leadership wondered if being the cheap, easily available health care option to the area's needy patients was enough. (aafp.org)
  • Although the leaders felt the quality of care that the Nampa, Idaho-based organization provided was good, they wanted to build on it - and prepare for what they saw as the coming changes in health care financing. (aafp.org)
  • This article looks at some of the key lessons Terry Reilly's leaders learned as they transformed their operation, steps that Gadzinski said apply not just to government-supported health care groups like hers but practices catering to a wide range of patients. (aafp.org)
  • In 2009, then-executive director Tim Brown threw his support behind integrating the PCMH model as a way to help move treatment of the system's very poor and uninsured patients from mostly episodic care to ongoing preventive care and better outcomes. (aafp.org)
  • For inspiration in designing their medical home, physicians and administrators also visited PCMHs in Colorado and Seattle and relied on guidance from the Idaho Primary Care Association and health care consultant Qualis Health. (aafp.org)
  • As the addiction crisis grows, we have to be able to pool and analyze data from multiple care settings to advocate for better standards of care and improve patient outcomes across the health care delivery system. (mobilehealthtimes.com)
  • We take our role as a health care convener very seriously and this partnership with NAATP is a great step forward in advancing the use of data in behavioral health," said Kipu Chief Executive Officer, Paul Joiner. (mobilehealthtimes.com)
  • Through our involvement with FoRSE, we are reinforcing a value-based care model that inspires collaboration with providers across multiple care settings, ultimately improving the lives of patients coping with addiction. (mobilehealthtimes.com)
  • Almost every government system that touches young children - health care, education, child welfare, public health, and more - has policies specifying that it should ensure or conduct developmental and behavioral screenings for the kids it serves. (childrennow.org)
  • Of special importance are health care mandates as 97 percent of California kids have health insurance and these services should be fully paid for within existing revenue streams. (childrennow.org)
  • Nearly three out of four California children with special health care needs under age three did not receive early intervention services from which they could benefit. (childrennow.org)
  • Addressing the social determinants of health and connecting individuals living with HIV to high-quality care, treatment, and support is critical in achieving and maintaining viral suppression, a key goal of treatment. (merck.com)
  • Through the cross-site evaluation, UAB will assess the impact of HIV Care Connect with the goal of identifying and promoting best practices to improve sustained access to high-quality HIV care among populations heavily impacted by HIV. (merck.com)
  • The resulting Ljubljana Charter on reforming health care was signed in 1996 and a seminal volume was produced on strategies for health systems reform as part of the evidence base.2 The European Observatory on Health Care Systems grew from these efforts. (who.int)
  • A new Canadian guideline provides preventive care recommendations to promote health equity by prioritizing interventions for patients experiencing disadvantages. (medscape.com)
  • Proven preventive care interventions can address health inequities if people experiencing disadvantages are prioritized. (medscape.com)
  • It also provides a table that compares the new recommendations with existing recommendations from other guideline groups, including the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care and the United States Preventive Services Task Force. (medscape.com)
  • Commenting on the guideline for Medscape Medical New s, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) said: "While the AAFP has not formally reviewed the specific guidelines suggested in the Canadian Medical Association Journal , we are encouraged by any efforts to advance health equity, especially by focusing on primary care. (medscape.com)
  • Data indicate that when healthcare systems prioritize access to primary and preventive care, the approach results in improved patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs, including decreases in hospitalizations and emergency department visits. (medscape.com)
  • Antimicrobial resistance also increases the cost of health care with lengthier stays in hospitals and a need for more intensive care. (who.int)
  • Future research for improving stethoscope cleaning practices should explore educational interventions aimed at health care professionals. (who.int)
  • CDC's Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI) initiative recommends that health care providers screen and assess older adults for fall risk and intervene using effective preventive strategies. (cdc.gov)
  • Health care providers in the ED can screen older adults for fall risk and assess for modifiable risk factors such as alcohol use to help identify those who could benefit from interventions to reduce their risk. (cdc.gov)
  • Value in Health (ISSN 1098-3015) is an international, indexed journal that publishes original research and health policy articles that advance the field of health economics and outcomes research to help healthcare leaders make evidence-based decisions. (ispor.org)
  • Value in Health is ranked 3rd among 94 journals in healthcare sciences and services, 3rd among 79 journals in health policy and services, and 6th among 353 journals in economics. (ispor.org)
  • Devoting $15 million by 2030 to further nutrition education for consumers and healthcare providers. (prnewswire.com)
  • To equip healthcare providers (HCPs) and consumers with the knowledge to make informed decisions about nutrition and their health, Danone North America will invest $15 million by 2030 in multi-stakeholder education initiatives, reaching more than 30 million Americans annually. (prnewswire.com)
  • Learn more about our team of surgeons and healthcare providers making an impact in global health. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Improve healthcare delivery and health outcomes through interprofessional education and collaborative practice. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • It is our collective voice that reduces isolation for others, raises awareness and improves healthcare practices. (preeclampsia.org)
  • Lawrenceville, NJ, USA -December 3, 2019- ISPOR -the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), announced that it has won a number of MarCom Awards recognizing the rebranding of its high-impact journal Value in Health and for its 2018 Annual Report. (ispor.org)
  • Healthy Active Learning is part of the Government's Child Youth and Wellbeing Strategy and a $47.6 million initiative from the 2019/2020 budget. (sportnz.org.nz)
  • Our Raise the Bar: Lead the World agenda at the U.S. Department of Education calls for raising the bar for our education system to the level our nation needs if we want to lead the world instead of returning to the low bar of our education system as it was in 2019 ― by focusing on substance, not sensationalism, in education. (huffpost.com)
  • From 2011 to 2019, the annual rate of ED visits for alcohol-associated falls increased (annual percent change 7.5, 95% CI 6.1 to 8.9) among older adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Dianne Malley directs the Life Course Outcomes' Transition Pathways initiative, a collection of innovative efforts to improve outcomes for young adults on the autism spectrum. (drexel.edu)
  • The WISH assessment measures six core constructs identified as central to best practices and may inform organizational priority setting and guide research around causal pathways influencing implementation and outcomes related to these approaches. (cdc.gov)
  • The Society is the leading source for scientific conferences, peer-reviewed and MEDLINE ® -indexed publications, good practices guidance, education, collaboration, and tools/resources in the field. (ispor.org)
  • 1) The legislature finds that high quality medical treatment and adherence to occupational health best practices can prevent disability and reduce loss of family income for workers, and lower labor and insurance costs for employers. (wa.gov)
  • The department, in collaboration with the advisory group, shall also establish additional best practice standards for providers to qualify for a second tier within the network, based on demonstrated use of occupational health best practices. (wa.gov)
  • AIM is a national, cross-sector initiative designed to support best practices that make birth safer, improve maternal health outcomes, and save lives. (preeclampsia.org)
  • The Center's approach to outreach and education is comprised of four pillars: Disseminating Evidence-Based Practices The Center creates best practices to simultaneously improve work ing conditions and optimize health and safety investments in multiple industries. (cdc.gov)
  • WHO is also working closely with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) in a 'One Health' approach to promote best practices to avoid the emergence and spread of antibacterial resistance, including optimal use of antibiotics in both humans and animals. (who.int)
  • Let's raise up our voices so more women know about preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome and less women have adverse outcomes! (preeclampsia.org)
  • Several studies have suggested that short-acting beta2-agonists such as albuterol may produce adverse outcomes (eg, decreased peak flow or increased risk of exacerbations) in patients homozygous for arginine (Arg/Arg) at the 16th amino acid position of beta-adrenergic receptor gene compared with patients homozygous for glycine (Gly-Gly). (medscape.com)
  • Learn more about how CDC-funded school districts are expanding implementation of quality sexual health education in middle and high school. (cdc.gov)
  • SafeYouth@Work has prepared this self-training package in order to strengthen the capacity of governments, employers, workers (including young workers) and their organizations to improve OSH management for young workers through the assessment and implementation of strategies and actions through national OSH systems. (ilo.org)
  • The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's African Health Initiative supported the implementation of Population Health Implementation and Training (PHIT) Partnership health system strengthening interventions in designated areas of five countries: Ghana, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia. (nih.gov)
  • This paper uses a case study approach to describe interventions implemented in newborn health, compare approaches, and identify lessons learned across the programs' collective implementation experience. (nih.gov)
  • In addition, the students will work on an individual project that includes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a health promotion activity aimed at individuals. (lu.se)
  • Gorelow served on the Nevada Governor's Association Improving Birth Outcomes from 2013 to 2016. (wikipedia.org)
  • She is a Certified Nurse Education and Oncology Certified Nurse and has achieved several recognition awards including Great 100 Nurses in 2016 and Daisy Faculty Award in 2020 and 2021. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • The first biennial report, which was noted by the World Health Assembly in May 2017, included the work programme of the United Nations Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025), which was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 70/259 of December 2016. (who.int)
  • Advance evidence-based interprofessional initiatives across academic, clinical and community settings. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • Heather Allen is the Director of Student Affairs and an Associate Professor of Clinical Comprehensive Dentistry at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO), School of Dentistry. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • In addition to clinical responsibilities, Mrs. Allen has directed several dental hygiene courses including clinical nutrition, dental public health, oral health promotion and disease prevention, and professional development. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • Colette Baudoin is a Clinical Instructor of Nursing at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, School of Nursing. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • NACNS published three position papers on opioids, including one on the role of the clinical nurse specialist in addressing this public health emergency. (nacns.org)
  • She is interested in research which has an impact on our daily clinical practice and which translate to improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. (kkh.com.sg)
  • Lessons from these interventions and similar prepandemic initiatives can guide policymakers in designing more permanent approaches. (rwjf.org)
  • All PHIT programs included health system strengthening interventions with child health outcomes from the outset, but all increasingly recognized the need to increase focus to improve health and outcomes in the first month of life. (nih.gov)
  • The project was designed to explore the potential of youth advocacy to increase community awareness and the community's capacity to generate both the demand for and a supply of community-relevant, health-promoting interventions. (cdc.gov)
  • Address social determinants of health (SDOH). (chcs.org)
  • PFS projects typically address SDOH, while maintaining an aggressive focus on outcomes. (chcs.org)
  • It is an adaptable risk management tool that can help frame complex issues and channel local efforts to address SDOH and improve health outcomes. (chcs.org)
  • The K-State team will join the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas to discuss the region and challenges facing residents of southeast Kansas, efforts to remove barriers to good health, workforce training and partnerships, including the K-State SNAP-Ed program for nutrition education. (k-state.edu)
  • In 2015, the ACR used OMH grant funds to develop an expert-informed program model that effectively addressed barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and disease management for minorities impacted by lupus, often due to limited access to lupus educational curricula tools and resources that currently exist among practicing health professionals. (eurekalert.org)
  • Use of consistent language will significantly improve patient awareness and understanding of potentially life-saving testing options available for both new cancer diagnoses and progression or recurrence of disease. (cancercare.org)
  • Additionally, we focus on increasing the awareness of the people in these "silent spaces" about lupus' signs and symptoms," said Sheryl McCalla, JD, TLI Project Director and ACR Senior Director, Collaborative Initiatives. (eurekalert.org)
  • Lack of awareness among the public, health workers and pharmacists about the appropriate use of antimicrobials also contributes to the issue of resistance in many developing countries. (who.int)
  • As Elizabeth Bradley and her colleagues at Yale University have demonstrated , social service expenditures are significantly associated with better health outcomes. (chcs.org)
  • Prison education also significantly improves outcomes for incarcerated individuals, such as lower unemployment rates, higher incomes, better health, and increased opportunities for their kids and families. (popsci.com)
  • That's why we are proud to support the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU): a world-class research facility at the forefront of the toxic drug crisis. (helpstpauls.com)
  • At 15 years old, I was diagnosed with lymphoma and had to travel from my home in PEI to the IWK Health Centre for chemotherapy and follow-up. (dal.ca)
  • I chose Dalhousie to pursue graduate studies due to the reputation of the Centre for Transformative Nursing and Health Research, the first nurse-led research centred in Atlantic Canada, as well as the work conducted in the Strengthening Transitions in Pediatric Lab, led by my doctoral supervisor, Dr. Janet Curran. (dal.ca)
  • USC is a partner in the More Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Teachers Initiative (MATSITI) through the Buranga Centre and Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering. (edu.au)
  • Prior to my doctoral studies, I worked on various projects related to global health, including a case study on a childhood obesity prevention initiative in Brazil and an intervention to improve outcomes for patients with acute myocardial infarction in U.S. hospitals. (brandeis.edu)
  • Ultimately, the Welfare Reform Act increased poverty and completely failed, but somehow teen pregnancy prevention and its sexist, classist, and racist origin stuck. (siecus.org)
  • So, it's no surprise that 40 years after Reagan's speech and 20 years after Clinton's, we saw an emergence of sexist and racist campaigns from leaders of the teen pregnancy prevention movement that were billed as sex education. (siecus.org)
  • The Syrian conflict has heavily disrupted the health system, leaving thousands of people unable to access TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services. (who.int)
  • Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) convened a meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) on May 19-20, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC reported on recent developments under the Futures Initiative (FI), including the revised organizational structure of the Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention (CCEHIP), roles and responsibilities of CCEHIP staff, and FI successes. (cdc.gov)
  • SaludableOmaha: Development of a Youth Advocacy Initiative to Increase Community Readiness for Obesity Prevention, 2011-2012. (cdc.gov)
  • We used CRM to explore the potential of youth advocacy to shift individual and community norms regarding obesity prevention in South Omaha and to advocate for health-promoting community environments. (cdc.gov)
  • Our program generated infrastructure and materials to support the growth and institutionalization of youth advocacy as a means of increasing community readiness for addressing obesity prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • Although obesity has become a much-studied public health issue, obesity prevention strategies, particularly for youth, have had limited effect on population-level obesity prevalence and trends (3). (cdc.gov)
  • We want to improve patient outcomes and show how this model does that. (health.mil)
  • Dr. Wischmeyer and his research team set out to determine whether a structured, personalized exercise program could improve patient outcomes. (sccm.org)
  • With patient permission, we collect health data through various programs and initiatives with the goals of progressing pancreatic cancer research and improving patient outcomes. (pancan.org)
  • LUNGevity works tirelessly to advance research into early detection and more effective treatments, provide information and educational tools to empower patients and their caregivers, promote impactful public policy initiatives, and amplify the patient voice through research and engagement. (cancercare.org)
  • A LUNGevity Foundation-led consortium of 41 leading patient advocacy organizations, professional societies and industry partners has published a white paper detailing recommendations for the use of testing terminology in precision medicine for patient education throughout the cancer community. (cancercare.org)
  • Tanzania and Zambia included significant community-based components, including mobilization and sensitization for increased uptake of essential services, while Ghana, Mozambique, and Rwanda focused more efforts on improving the quality of services delivered once a patient enters a health facility. (nih.gov)
  • I garnered more facts and statistics about pregnancy in this country, which will inform my work as the Foundation's Patient Education & Support Manager. (preeclampsia.org)
  • In the end, practice leaders say Terry Reilly is better because of the transformation, with improving patient outcomes and better job satisfaction among staff and physicians, achievements that led to the health system receiving Family Practice Management 's 2012 Practice Improvement Award. (aafp.org)
  • The dose may be doubled in acute severe episodes when even a slight increase in the bronchodilator response may make a big difference in the management strategy (eg, in avoiding patient ventilation). (medscape.com)
  • For example, consolidation will make it easier for them to invest in best-in-class medical management approaches to improve member health outcomes. (bcg.com)
  • Gorelow has served on the Nevada Maternal and Child Health Coalition Steering Committee since 2008, and served as co-chair from 2014 to 2018. (wikipedia.org)
  • Princeton's Prison Teaching Initiative (PTI) started in 2005 with astronomy faculty and postdoc researchers teaching math classes to incarcerated students, and has now grown into a large program offering coursework across multiple disciplines towards Associate's and Bachelor's degrees from partner institutions to local adult prison populations. (popsci.com)
  • Of particular concern are childhood obesity rates in minority populations, which continue to rise at a time when the rate of increase in overall national rates appears to be slowing. (cdc.gov)
  • No matter the policy mechanism, leaders from government and health payers should explicitly recognize health equity as the goal and systemic structural racism as a fundamental cause of racial inequities in health, economic, and social outcomes. (rwjf.org)
  • Health inequities are not unique to Canada," said Lofters. (medscape.com)
  • A global shift to prioritizing health equity allows for a meaningful chance at finally eliminating these inequities. (medscape.com)
  • To mitigate the effects of this public health emergency, a range of new public health policies and programs were created. (rwjf.org)
  • public health and education campaigns on television, radio, print media and digital media. (health.gov.au)
  • In 2007, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an initiative for the "elimination of congenital syphilis as a public health problem" ( 11 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Astronomy outreach programs in states, which usually consist of visits to K-12 schools or public lectures, are expanding their reach into prisons, such as at Princeton's Prison Teaching Initiative and the University of Washington eSTEAM (Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Astrobiology/Art, and Math) program. (popsci.com)
  • Other bullet list items are education, training, and outreach, including more interaction with the media and educating the public through tools like webinars. (health.mil)
  • and a School of Education student could coordinate citywide efforts to improve education outcomes among public school students. (jhu.edu)
  • The state of the economy, while improving, has placed a great strain on nonprofits and public services. (jhu.edu)
  • SOURCE, founded in 2005, provides academic, professional and personal development opportunities for members of the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health through community outreach and service-learning partnerships with community-based organizations. (jhu.edu)
  • Public works site: Limited job training and experience regarding safety and health hazards make young workers more at risk of workplace accidents. (ilo.org)
  • Susanne Straif-Bourgeois is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, School of Public Health. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • Before she joined the LSU School of Public Health, she was the Assistant State Epidemiologist at the Louisiana Office of Public Health where she was in charge of outbreak investigations including H1N1, SARS and Public Health preparedness before, during and after natural disasters. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • Calling opioid misuse a "massive public health emergency that is devastating families and communities," Hysong praised Congress and the Trump administration for coming together to enact this historic law, which she said is "a measure the country urgently needs. (nacns.org)
  • She has decades of experience, which include supporting state-level special education leaders by overseeing federal government public policy activities, federal regulatory affairs, public relations, and key initiatives to promote equity and guide positive systemic change, thereby improving outcomes for students with disabilities. (ed.gov)
  • She also served as the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Public Policy Fellow, on the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee advancing disability policy and civil rights. (ed.gov)
  • Our programs are the heart of the work we do supporting our members and improving the state of public housing in America. (clpha.org)
  • Our Legislative & Policy work gives a voice in Washington to the millions of public housing residents across the country, and to the many organizations working to improve public housing communities. (clpha.org)
  • Learn more about CLPHA's grantees and how they will use these funds to help meet the public health, education, employment, and basic urgent needs of their residents profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic here . (clpha.org)
  • The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities is a national non-profit organization that works to preserve and improve public and affordable housing through advocacy, research, policy analysis and public education. (clpha.org)
  • The Housing Is Initiative, led by the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities, helps build a future where sectors work together to improve life outcomes. (clpha.org)
  • I wanted to engage in valuable hands-on service work, gain an appreciation for the diverse culture and history of Cape Town and South Africa as a whole, and conduct meaningful independent research related to public health in Cape Town. (brandeis.edu)
  • Despite significant evidence that identifying developmental delays and disabilities as early as possible results in better outcomes for children, and reduces public costs in the long and short term, California falls short. (childrennow.org)
  • Public education is one of America's greatest superpowers. (huffpost.com)
  • That promise is what motivates me ― as the parent of two children who learned and grew up in local public schools, a lifelong teacher and now as secretary of education. (huffpost.com)
  • Most recently known for being a national public health issue, teen pregnancy seemed to be the one topic nearly every adult in America agreed to label as a negative outcome for young people. (siecus.org)
  • Negative messages were developed by organizations within the public health and nonprofit industry. (siecus.org)
  • Announced during Clinton's 1996 State Of The Union speech , a predominantly white adult task force was created to develop public health initiatives and marketing campaigns, using images of young Black and Latinx mothers to galvanize national support and reframe young and single parenthood as, "bad life choices. (siecus.org)
  • Shaping Work place and Public Policy To inform policy decisions affecting the work force, the Center examines the potential impact its research has on policies that enhance work er health and safety while supporting productivity and engagement. (cdc.gov)
  • Our Center's Policy Work ing Group identifies, examines, and influences work place and public policy issues related to Total Work er Health ® by bringing together policy experts to explore implications of our past and current research. (cdc.gov)
  • On 30 January 2020, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak to be a global public health emergency of international concern under the International Health Regulations (2005). (who.int)
  • Explicitly state the focus, goals and environmental public health role of ATSDR's asbestos projects because the initiative continues to expand with additional partners and activities without a defined direction. (cdc.gov)
  • In the shadows of exotic viruses that spark public health emergency responses, are the lingering health effects from cardiovascular disease-the leading cause of death in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, improving sidewalks and bike lanes and promoting public transit increases physical activity and road traffic safety while reducing carbon emissions. (who.int)
  • HiAP is an approach to public policies across sectors that systematically takes into account the health implications of decisions, seeks synergies , and avoids harmful health impacts in order to improve population health and health equity . (who.int)
  • It includes an emphasis on the consequences of public policies on health systems, determinants of health and well- being. (who.int)
  • The Financial Actions and Outcomes Cycle is a feedback loop comprised of the individual's mindset and available choices, followed by the decisions made and actions taken by the individual as well as the resulting outcomes and the impacts of any external shocks (i.e., unexpected events). (nefe.org)
  • Everything from our education to our environments impacts our health. (countyhealthrankings.org)
  • 2) When we don't consider the health impacts up front, we end up dealing with the costs - to people's lives and in economic terms - for years to come. (who.int)
  • It improves accountability of policymakers for health impacts at all levels of policy-making. (who.int)
  • Youth champions: Engaging young safety and health specialists can help ensure young workers are aware and informed about safe work conditions. (ilo.org)
  • The SafeYouth@Work Congress (2-6 September 2017) brought together 125 young employers, workers, unionists and students at the XXI World Congress for Safety and Health at Work to build a global network of young champions for occupational safety and health. (ilo.org)
  • Debut SafeYouth@Work Media Competition launched in 2017 showcasing global youth voices on what safety and health means to them - more than 130 entries from some 20 countries. (ilo.org)
  • Philanthropic support for the initiative has been provided by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation and the Organization for Latino Achievement (OLA), an employee resource group at Bristol Myers Squibb. (top40-charts.com)
  • LUNGevity Foundation is the nation's leading lung cancer organization focused on improving outcomes for people with lung cancer through research, policy initiatives, education, support, and engagement for patients, survivors, and caregivers. (cancercare.org)
  • The organization had one big advantage in that it already had been using an electronic health record (EHR) system for several years. (aafp.org)
  • The WISH Assessment is based on the Center's validated ''Indicators of Integration'' that were designed to assess the extent to which an organization has implemented an approach integrating occupational safety and health with work site health promotion. (cdc.gov)
  • To prevent congenital syphilis in the large cosmopolitan city of Perth, Western Australia, Australia, multilevel coordinated action was undertaken, including increased frequency of syphilis screening of pregnant women, workforce education and community engagement, regular interagency meetings to manage syphilis during pregnancy, use of a dynamic electronic syphilis register, use of synoptic (structured) reporting to guide management at delivery (neonatal management plans), and congenital syphilis case reviews. (cdc.gov)
  • Global Surgery Interest: My interests in global surgery focus on improving outcomes in pediatric surgery, pediatric oncology, and neonatal surgery. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • She is also passionate about global health initiatives to improve maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and personally invested in humanitarian medical mission work. (kkh.com.sg)
  • Two prison-education programs in the US are giving incarcerated kids and adults the space to learn science. (popsci.com)
  • Youth under 18 are required to have some access to education, but these programs are often inadequate and inconsistent as well. (popsci.com)
  • University of Washington's eSTEAM program, on the other hand, is only a few years old, and builds off the legacy of other programs such as PTI and NASA's Astrobiology for the Incarcerated by bringing prison education to the Seattle community. (popsci.com)
  • Williams' vast experience with global health programs will come in handy as he assesses what comes next for NICoE and the ISCs. (health.mil)
  • Danone North America will invest more than $3 million by 2030 to improve access and affordability of nutrient-dense and health-promoting products, especially for those in underserved communities, through the support of federal feeding programs including the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and school meals. (prnewswire.com)
  • The college offers associate degree programs in various fields, including business, health sciences, liberal arts, and STEM disciplines. (saveourschoolsmarch.org)
  • Through its various initiatives and programs, NCC strives to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all students. (saveourschoolsmarch.org)
  • Valerie C. Williams serves as the director in the Office of Special Education Programs ( OSEP ) within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the U.S. Department of Education. (ed.gov)
  • The ACR's The Lupus Initiative is a multi-faceted education program of the American College of Rheumatology that provides medical professionals, educators, and students with expert informed programs and easy-to-use educational resources to ensure the early and accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and management of patients with lupus, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status, so that they may potentially lead healthier lives. (eurekalert.org)
  • For five of the last 10 years, Early Start has had a "needs intervention" status with the federal Office of Special Education Programs. (childrennow.org)
  • This aims to see an annual increase in the number of commencing Indigenous students enrolling in USC programs, and enhanced rates of success and completion for continuing students. (edu.au)
  • Let's get it straight - studies prove that quality comprehensive sex education programs DO encourage young people to delay the onset and reduce the frequency of sexual activity, reduce the number of sexual partners, and increase the use of contraceptives. (siecus.org)
  • This initiative aligns policies, programs, and resources to help clinicians improve cardiovascular health for all. (cdc.gov)
  • We used CRM to assess supply and demand for health programs, engage the community, determine the community's baseline readiness to address childhood obesity, and guide youth advocacy program development. (cdc.gov)
  • Access to education is a key issue in the mass incarceration epidemic facing America. (popsci.com)
  • Similarly, far fewer incarcerated individuals have done any post-secondary education before their time in prison-and, to make the situation worse, they lack access to such education once inside. (popsci.com)
  • Investing $3 million by 2030 to improve access and affordability of nutrient-dense and health-promoting products, especially for those in underserved communities. (prnewswire.com)
  • If you wish to access your health data, correct any inaccuracies within these data, restrict the use of your health data, or request to have your stored health data deleted, please Contact Us . (pancan.org)
  • Children below the minimum age for admission to employment or work should be withdrawn from child labour and ensured access to quality education. (ilo.org)
  • Community health workers and promotores (CHWs) are trusted members of communities who leverage their community connections or lived experience to improve health access and outcomes. (blueshieldcafoundation.org)
  • Before that he was special advisor and director of the Office of Global Health Engagement for the Navy, and he is the immediate past regional health affairs attaché to the Pacific Islands. (health.mil)
  • Dianne has an extensive background in developing partnerships and collaborations with state agencies, schools and communities to improve the authentic engagement of parents in their child's education. (drexel.edu)
  • In September, the university will launch the Graduate Student Community Engagement Program, which is designed to facilitate meaningful collaborations between community partners and graduate students in the schools of Arts and Sciences, Education and Engineering. (jhu.edu)
  • Simultaneously, the community nonprofit organizations can get much-needed support for new and ongoing initiatives. (jhu.edu)
  • The SafeYouth@Work Action Plan aims at improving safety and health for young workers, by proposing key actions that should be considered by Governments, employers and employers' organizations, workers' and workers' organizations, and young people and youth organizations. (ilo.org)
  • She has a unique perspective, having worked with members of Congress and staff on Capitol Hill, with advocacy organizations, supporting state special education leaders, and most importantly, being the parent of a son with Down syndrome. (ed.gov)
  • Building Organizational Capacity to Improve the Conditions of Work To support organizations in adopting an integrated approach, the Center trains professionals, presents at conferences and on webinars, and mentors students and post-docs. (cdc.gov)
  • The Center's "Guidelines for Implementing an Integrated Approach" provides organizations with a framework for implementing a TWH integrated approach to work er safety, health , and well-being , as well as strategies, organizational processes, tools and links to other resources. (cdc.gov)
  • In the meantime, further research is needed to inform policies that will sustainably address social determinants of health and unmet social needs beyond the acute phase. (rwjf.org)
  • ISPOR , the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), is an international, multistakeholder, nonprofit dedicated to advancing HEOR excellence to improve decision making for health globally. (ispor.org)
  • He plans to do that by increasing NICoE's research capabilities and launching a program called TRIP (Translating Research Into Practice) with "clinically relevant activities. (health.mil)
  • Research involving AI/AN people with disabilities has shown an important connection between their culture and their health. (health.gov)
  • Innovative research and treatment initiatives. (helpstpauls.com)
  • What topics/research/work did you become passionate about during your education? (dal.ca)
  • I am working as a Research Associate at Pier Labs and Davis Pier, where I am continuing to look for ways to support the health and well-being of children complex needs and their families in Nova Scotia. (dal.ca)
  • Research also shows that experiences of trauma and circumstances of adversity during the early years can increase chances of developmental delays. (childrennow.org)
  • CDC presented an overview of its agency-wide research agenda and described examples of environmental health themes that will be included. (cdc.gov)
  • He does research is in the fields of health and labour economics and have covered topics such as health and labour market outcomes, education, early life conditions, and household finance. (lu.se)
  • In my research, I use almost exclusively methods that they have developed, or increased our understanding of. (lu.se)
  • She has years of experience developing family, school and community partnerships to improve outcomes for children. (drexel.edu)
  • In accordance with Executive Board decision EB132(10) (2013), the Programme, Budget and Administration Committee of the Executive Board periodically reviews the arrangements for hosted health partnerships. (who.int)
  • This has included efforts focused on health systems, surgical education, and surgical workforce development. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • We see a future where every high school has a dual enrollment program with a local university so students can explore advanced college classes and gain credits ― alongside opportunities for workforce internships, credentials in high-demand skills, career-connected courses, college and career advising, developing multilingualism, and more. (huffpost.com)
  • The Observatory's contribution to health outcomes has been in shifting the balance towards evidence-informed decisions, supporting policy-makers by feeding analysis on key issues (such as financing, workforce and governance) into political debate and contributing to cross-country comparisons and evidence, as increasingly important aspects of complex "real life" decisions. (who.int)
  • The Center for Work, Health, and Well-being: four pillars of our approach. (cdc.gov)
  • I earned my MPH in social and behavioral sciences and global health from Yale University. (brandeis.edu)
  • Health begins where we live, learn, work, and play , and investing in social factors - like housing and family supports - can improve health outcomes. (chcs.org)
  • Consequently, several high-income countries are reporting increasing cases of congenital syphilis, a disease associated with a range of health and social consequences and a disease that is treatable, is preventable, and could be eliminated. (cdc.gov)
  • A growing body of evidence demonstrates the connection between health outcomes to income, education, nutrition, housing, environmental exposures, and other social circumstances. (audiology.org)
  • The relationships CHWs have with their communities enable them to address intimate partner violence (IPV) and other health-related social needs (HRSN) through education, connection to services, and systems navigation. (blueshieldcafoundation.org)
  • and establishing plans that develop real and sustainable opportunities that contribute to improving social and economic outcomes for Indigenous people. (edu.au)
  • Even today, many of us think of the phrase, "teen pregnancy" and instantly associate it with "life-ruining" physical, emotional, economic, and social outcomes. (siecus.org)
  • In 1996, President Bill Clinton named teen pregnancy as America's "most serious social problem" to support his harmful welfare reform initiative. (siecus.org)
  • Dr. Sung used the program to improve patients' fitness before bone marrow transplant. (sccm.org)
  • He found that patients exercised more than requested and improved their cardiopulmonary fitness levels by more than 25% in four weeks. (sccm.org)
  • Spark the scientific breakthroughs that innovate treatments to improve the lives of patients. (pancan.org)
  • One inspiring action taking place (in which we are involved) is the rollout of educational campaigns to improve aspirin usage in patients at risk for preeclampsia. (preeclampsia.org)
  • Health system serving uninsured and needy patients improves efficiency and outcomes through medical home initiatives. (aafp.org)
  • Background: With the use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), life expectancy of HIV-infected persons had increased and the disease is now managed as a chronic one, but the quality of life (QOL) of the patients is now a concern. (bvsalud.org)
  • Her most recent accomplishments include leading the development of a state-wide interprofessional education (IPE) consortium, leading the development of a biannual meeting of interprofessional journal editors, co-leading the American Interprofessional Health Collaborative, serving on the Interprofessional Education Collaborative Expert Panel (IPEC) leveraging the IPEC Competency Framework, and serving on the External Advisory Council for the University of Texas Health San Antonio interprofessional program. (lsuhsc.edu)
  • The first whole-of-university RAP to be endorsed by Reconciliation Australia was established by USC in 2009, setting the framework for working towards the reconciliation goals of true equality - in life expectancy, education, and employment - and mutual respect. (edu.au)
  • The University's Indigenous Employment and Career Development Strategy 2010-2012 details a framework for increasing employment and career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and demonstrates a commitment to resourcing and supporting these outcomes. (edu.au)
  • The Center regularly offers an Executive and Continuing Professional Education course, "Work, Health, and Well-being: Framework, Evidence, and Applications", and has recently participated in the design and delivery of a Harvard EdX MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on the Culture of Health. (cdc.gov)
  • A series of policy briefs include evidence-based recommendations to help people through the immediate health and economic crises and longer-term recommendations to ensure a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. (rwjf.org)
  • As of 2010, statistics from the Prison Policy Initiative show at least 25 percent of incarcerated people haven't finished high school, compared to 13 percent of Americans as a whole. (popsci.com)
  • And importantly, education reconnects incarcerated people with the fundamental human rights of knowledge and curiosity, including the ability to know about space. (popsci.com)
  • He added, "At Danone, our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible is embedded into everything we do and for the last 50 years we've worked to create both shareholder and societal value through what we call our Dual Project. (prnewswire.com)
  • But historically, people with disabilities haven't been adequately included in health data collection and reporting. (health.gov)
  • It contributes to one of the Government's key priorities - improving the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. (sportnz.org.nz)
  • Explore this InfoStory to learn more about occupational safety and health for young people. (ilo.org)
  • But in our complex and changing society, children and young people face an increasing number of issues that can seriously affect their wellbeing. (ero.govt.nz)
  • Parents and whānau can work with schools to improve the wellbeing of our children and young people to help them become confident lifelong learners. (ero.govt.nz)
  • The American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) The Lupus Initiative (TLI) announced today the award of a one-year, $335,000 grant from the Office of Minority Health (OMH) to continue the expansion of its established, national education program by developing an expert-informed program model intended to improve health outcomes for people with lupus. (eurekalert.org)
  • And it was imperative to NoTeenShame that the field of sex education eradicate language that shames young people who experience pregnancy and/or parenthood. (siecus.org)
  • But in addition to making these major intra-movement shifts, it's also the responsibility of those of us in the field of sex education to ensure young people have the education, resources, and support they need to thrive. (siecus.org)
  • support you with information, education and training. (health.gov.au)
  • Sport New Zealand and the Ministries of Health and Education are working together to support schools, kura and early learning services, to improve wellbeing through healthy eating and drinking and quality physical activity. (sportnz.org.nz)
  • For children who need additional support, early intervention services can improve their health and developmental trajectories. (childrennow.org)
  • The PHEOC will support Syria's commitments under the International Health Regulations (2005), which require countries to develop, enhance and maintain their capacity to respond promptly. (who.int)
  • In the United States, the rate of congenital syphilis increased annually since 2013, increasing 8-fold to 77.9/100,000 live births by 2021 ( 17 , 19 ). (cdc.gov)
  • December 1, 2021 - Melbourne, FL - The Preeclampsia Foundation announced that its Cuff Kit™ program is a Phase 1 winner of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Offi. (preeclampsia.org)
  • Improving the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth with a novel phosphorylated insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 quantitative assay 2020. (kkh.com.sg)
  • Our recommendations are generally consistent and complementary with recommendations for the general population," she said, "but our goal is ultimately to make health outcomes fairer. (medscape.com)
  • As part of this work, she collaborated with the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board to look at data from clinics funded by the Indian Health Service (IHS). (health.gov)
  • A year which has seen great disruption from the COVID-19 global pandemic, but led to some outstanding work across the nation when it comes to improving the wellbeing of our tamariki. (sportnz.org.nz)
  • Safety and health at work: Why are youth at risk? (ilo.org)
  • This year, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work (SafeDay) and the World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) are coming together in a joint campaign to improve the safety and health of young workers and end child labour. (ilo.org)
  • The new initiative builds on R4D's prior governance and anticorruption work and convenes sectoral and practice expertise in resource-rich countries. (tmcnet.com)
  • Sign up for our newsletter to get updates about the work we're supporting and how we're broadening the definition of health to explore how we might solve future challenges. (blueshieldcafoundation.org)
  • Having this experience in global health as an undergraduate provided me with a solid foundation for future global health work early in my career. (brandeis.edu)
  • This report summarizes the contribution of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies to improved health outcomes, the harmonization of its work with the relevant work of WHO, and the WHO Secretariat's interaction with the partnership. (who.int)
  • This body of work has fed into efforts to improve health outcomes by providing Member States with systematic and comparable descriptions of health systems in the WHO European Region. (who.int)
  • The Program Peer Review Subcommittee (PPRS), Community and Tribal Subcommittee (CTS), and Health Department Workgroup (HDWG) reported on respective work plans, ongoing activities and future projects. (cdc.gov)
  • The course will also provide an increased understanding of the challenges of practical health promotion work through teaching of theoretical approaches to how individuals and communities go through processes of change, communication skills and evaluation methods.The teaching consists of a number of lectures on the above-mentioned topics, but also in- depth seminars, and guest lectures given by health promotion practitioners. (lu.se)
  • Collaboration between Sport New Zealand and the Ministries of Health and Education remains strong, with all three central agencies engaged and committed to working together to successfully implement their respective components of the initiative. (sportnz.org.nz)
  • Value in Health published a new ISPOR Report that provides an overview of gaps and challenges in the value assessment of biosimilars and identifying potential approaches to address them. (ispor.org)
  • Its country monitoring, analysis and health systems performance assessment functions generate evidence to meet policy needs. (who.int)
  • The guideline also recommends prioritizing outreach efforts for lung cancer screening with low-dose CT, prioritized cardiovascular risk assessment and shared decision-making about management options, prioritized diabetes screening for those at increased risk, HIV screening and self-screening, hepatitis C virus screening, screening for substance use, and screening for dental caries, along with oral health education and referrals to dentists for children under age 5 years. (medscape.com)
  • Invest more resources in applying environmental health data to risk assessment. (cdc.gov)
  • The overall objective of this course is to strengthen the capacity of the main stakeholders to plan, develop and manage efforts to improve national OSH systems so that they can effectively protect young workers. (ilo.org)
  • The focal point of 20 Segundos o Más is a lively, four-minute music video featuring pioneering rapper and community health advocate, Doug E. Fresh, with more than 30 community influencers and activists who are committed to making a difference through creative expression, civic duty and medicine. (top40-charts.com)
  • 5 other community partners, is leading this comprehensive community-wide initiative. (who.int)
  • Hear from school staff and students about the innovative operation and hear from a local PHS partner, Community Green Farms, on its farm-to-school initiative. (k-state.edu)
  • We want to be positioned to be able to say we're a community health center that can do what you need us to do in terms of quality, affordability, and comprehensiveness," said Bethany Gadzinski, the organization's medical operations program manager. (aafp.org)
  • With a focus on health equity, RWJF stands strong in our commitment to a fair and just opportunity for health and wellbeing. (rwjf.org)
  • In addition, emerging PFS approaches - such as the outcomes rate card - can potentially make PFS more scalable and less complex at the state level. (chcs.org)
  • We make sure all Australians have the information and advice they need to make good health and ageing choices. (health.gov.au)
  • Join our initiative and make a difference in the lives of individuals and families with limited resources. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • This administration has been fighting to fix a broken higher education system," writes Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, "and make college more affordable and accessible. (huffpost.com)
  • It's also why this administration has been fighting to fix a broken higher education system and make college more affordable and accessible ― so more students can take advantage of a college education if that is the right choice for them. (huffpost.com)
  • During the Seventieth World Health Assembly, Brazil and Ecuador were the first Member States to make official specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) commitments as part of the Decade of Action on Nutrition, the former making 38 commitments in total. (who.int)
  • As a result, medicines become ineffective and infections persist in the body, increasing the risk of spread to others. (who.int)
  • Understanding what's working and what's not, so that Sport New Zealand, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education can improve the Healthy Active Learning initiative. (sportnz.org.nz)
  • It reflects our joint commitment with the Ministry of Health, other. (who.int)
  • On 10 September 2022, the Syrian Ministry of Health declared a cholera outbreak. (who.int)
  • To ensure Healthy Active Learning maintains relevance and positively contributes to improving the wellbeing of tamariki, it is important that we evaluate the initiative so we can understand the impact it is having as well as identify how we can continue to improve and evolve the initiative. (sportnz.org.nz)
  • As a relatively new employee, I found the Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health (AIM) conference beneficial in terms of learning more and connecting with others in the maternal health field. (preeclampsia.org)
  • 3) Putting health in all policies not only brings health benefits, but also helps achieve policy objectives in other sectors. (who.int)
  • At NCC, the primary focus is on providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in their chosen careers or for further academic pursuits. (saveourschoolsmarch.org)
  • Our education system maintains a focus on wellbeing from the time a child starts early childhood education until the time they leave secondary school, through the early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki and The New Zealand Curriculum for schools. (ero.govt.nz)
  • If your child doesn't feel safe or healthy, mentally or physically, it's much harder for them to focus and learn," says Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. (huffpost.com)
  • Flowers explains that her incarcerated students take these courses to further their education and post-education goals as active learners in the program, and many have expressed that they "appreciate having [the program] as an outlet, and they appreciate having something to set their minds to. (popsci.com)
  • The study will test the benefits of a novel, personalized, remotely monitored, mobile health-supported, high-intensity interval training (REMM-HIIT) exercise program with ICU survivors using wearable mobile devices (i.e. (sccm.org)
  • This new observance is an acknowledgement that any sexual health program that neglects to recognize and address the lived experiences of its students-or worse, actively shames them-is failing. (siecus.org)
  • This program is a designated event for pharmacists to receive 0.1 CEUs in pharmacy education. (cdc.gov)
  • In California, these services are often delivered through Early Start, which was created in 1993 through the California Early Intervention Services Act in response to the mandates of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (childrennow.org)