• PAHO works with the countries to implement in the Region of the Americas the three global initiatives launched by the World Health Organization to tackle the cancer burden at global level: the Global Breast Cancer Initiative, the Global Strategy for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer and the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer. (paho.org)
  • To tackle this important determinant of gender and socioeconomic inequalities, on November 17th 2020, the World Health Organization launched the Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer as a public health problem, with the target of elimination set to a threshold of 4 or fewer new cases per 100 000 women by 2030. (paho.org)
  • IOM is a formal partner of the World Health Organization, and a member of the Strategic Advisory Group of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee's Global Health Cluster, and the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. (iom.int)
  • Our vaccine safety webpage was featured by the World Health Organization in their Global Vaccine Safety initiative . (publichealthontario.ca)
  • In 1988, Penn Nursing earned the prestigious designation of being named a World Health Organization Collaborating Center (WHOCC) for Nursing and Midwifery Leadership, and we've been working with the WHO ever since. (upenn.edu)
  • To further advance the recommendations of the Doctoral Formation report, and in consideration of the SHAA2030, the World Health Organization Collaborating Center (WHOCC) for Nursing and Midwifery Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing along with PAHO leadership designed a two-day summit on the advancement, re-envisioning, and reaffirmation of doctoral nursing in the Americas. (upenn.edu)
  • Organized by Emory students, the third annual American Mock World Health Organization conference will bring nearly 200 college students from as far away as Afghanistan to campus this weekend to take up one of the world's greatest health threats: antimicrobial resistance. (emory.edu)
  • The third annual American Mock World Health Organization conference, which runs Friday through Sunday, will see those students act as members of the United Nations' public health body in a bid to think differently about antimicrobial resistance. (emory.edu)
  • This additional EU funding will ensure that the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) can widen access to mental health support and drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation services for vulnerable populations in Afghanistan, including women and girls. (who.int)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. (wikipedia.org)
  • The constitution of the World Health Organization was signed by all 51 countries of the United Nations, and by 10 other countries, on 22 July 1946. (wikipedia.org)
  • Starting Jan. 1, 2023, coordinated care organizations (CCOs) will manage dental care for more Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members. (oregon.gov)
  • Related resources that are available from HFMA include the recently published " Healthcare 2030: Health vs. Care ," past President and CEO Joe Fifer's March 2023 column "The courage to reframe healthcare to encompass 'health,'" and the feature article "Michael Giardina: Why promoting a fitness approach like CrossFit should be a goal for all U.S. health systems. (hfma.org)
  • 25 October 2023, Kabul, Afghanistan - The European Union (EU) has allocated an additional €10 million (equivalent to 800 million Afghani) to improve mental health and address drug use disorders in Afghanistan. (who.int)
  • For 2022-2026, we plan to support the WHO and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in the Latin American and Caribbean region via three Terms of Reference (TOR). (upenn.edu)
  • The initial funding provided by the EU in 2022 played a pivotal role in strengthening mental health and drug use disorder services in Afghanistan. (who.int)
  • For example, the infamous " global gag rule " introduced by Ronald Reagan in 1984, reinstated by Donald Trump in 2017, and most recently rescinded by Joe Biden in 2022, prevented foreign NGOs (non-governmental organizations) receiving any US global health assistance from even using their own funds to provide services or information for legal abortions in their respective countries. (colorado.edu)
  • Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning or queer (LGBTQ) community often experience significant disparities in health outcomes and barriers to health care access. (yale.edu)
  • The AMA works relentlessly to remove obstacles to patient care and bring consistent improvements in health outcomes and life expectancy to vulnerable patient populations. (yale.edu)
  • The starting point for living well with diabetes is an early diagnosis - the longer a person lives with undiagnosed and untreated diabetes, the worse their health outcomes are likely to be. (paho.org)
  • Organizations should look at how they can effectively and efficiently manage EHS outcomes. (ey.com)
  • a) Hospitals must meet MBQIP (see https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/rural-hospitals/mbqip and MBQIP Fundamentals Guide for State Flex Program , MBQIP Measures ) participation requirements in order to improve hospital quality outcomes. (ruralcenter.org)
  • [3] Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. (ruralcenter.org)
  • This webinar describes lessons two healthcare organizations learned by partnering with local organizations to leverage their institution's economic resources to improve the economic well being of local under-resourced communities, thereby improving health outcomes. (alignforhealth.org)
  • Originally shorthand for Perinatal Awareness for Successful Outcomes, PASOs has expanded its efforts beyond maternal and child health and made the decision in 2011 to abandon the acronym. (sc.edu)
  • In an effort to support State Offices of Rural Health (SORHs) working with Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) RHC Committee has produced this toolkit on value-based care (VBC). (nosorh.org)
  • The focus of this toolkit is on providing resources for SORHs and RHCs to assess their current capacity for taking on value-based care work, information on the initiatives happening around the country, and examples of states tackling these issues with and for their RHCs. (nosorh.org)
  • To guide New Jersey communities in designing ACO demonstration projects, the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) developed The New Jersey Medicaid Accountable Care Organization Business Planning Toolkit . (chcs.org)
  • If you are interested in sponsoring your own soilSHOP, ATSDR provides a comprehensive soilSHOP toolkit on our website, along with training and technical assistance to partners and organizations interested in conducting a soilSHOP event. (cdc.gov)
  • You have the opportunity to have an impact on the health of your LGBTQ patients by creating a welcoming and inclusive clinical environment that addresses these disparities. (yale.edu)
  • The perspectives and needs of LGBT people should be routinely considered in public health efforts to improve the overall health of every person and eliminate health disparities. (yale.edu)
  • Health equity also addresses health disparities between communities by targeting resources within those areas so everyone can receive essential medical services if needed. (seniorhelpers.com)
  • American Addiction Centers is the leading provider for addiction treatment nationwide, specializing in evidence based treatment and mental health care. (mattsroad.com)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the lead Federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad. (mattsroad.com)
  • We also call on CU Boulder's Health and Wellness Services and the Wardenburg Health Center to distribute information that warns students about the prevalence of Anti-Abortion Counseling Centers (so-called "Crisis Pregnancy Centers") in Boulder, which masquerade as abortion clinics while actually providing medically inaccurate information and targeting low-income students and students of color. (colorado.edu)
  • She supported many health emergencies, with each experience different from the other, most impressively in 2017 when the country faced an Ebola crisis. (who.int)
  • IOM's emergency health activities are evidence-based with a notable investment on migration health research , and are continuously expanding in size and scope, in particular regarding sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence programming, in line with the Organization's commitments to the 2013 Call to Action on Protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies. (iom.int)
  • The agency advocates for universal health care coverage, engagement with the monitoring of public health risks, coordinating responses to health emergencies, and promoting health and well-being generally. (wikipedia.org)
  • Explore our list of local organizations, explore their mission and identify how you can get started helping children, individuals experiencing homelessness, refugees, at-risk youth, the elderly, or helping to educate the public about a common health disease. (umn.edu)
  • How Can Local Organizations Support Health Equity? (seniorhelpers.com)
  • Local organizations can support health equity by providing emergency medical services to those without insurance, offering meal delivery and grocery access to those in need within their community, or assisting seniors without mobility issues in finding employment. (seniorhelpers.com)
  • Additionally, local organizations must provide educational resources and guidance around preventative healthcare so individuals know how to take care of themselves before a dire situation arises. (seniorhelpers.com)
  • Local organizations provide cost-effective solutions tailored to meet health requirements within the community. (seniorhelpers.com)
  • Register for MyPHO to save commonly accessed resources, select areas of interest to help us recommend content most relevant to you, access online learning, and subscribe to our mailings. (publichealthontario.ca)
  • A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC , for Health Content Provider (www.urac.org). (medlineplus.gov)
  • NOSORH promotes the capacity of State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) to improve health care in rural America through leadership development, advocacy, education and partnerships. (hrsa.gov)
  • The Mental Health Initiative (MHI), a student organization dedicated to mental health advocacy, has planned several events and spaces to cultivate conversations surrounding mental wellness this May. (theaggie.org)
  • We are going to do more advocacy projects in terms of outreach, research and collaboration while also creating a space for the entire month for students to just look at different intersections within mental health. (theaggie.org)
  • Check out patient advocacy organizations such as ALS Association (ALSA) and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) . (ucsd.edu)
  • CrossLink Medical Resources intends to become a one stop center for patients to access and learn about available health and patient advocacy organizations that can meet their medical needs and, for patients who have reached an impasse situation, to navigate global medical technology options. (volunteermatch.org)
  • See how Coverage Discovery can help healthcare organizations find previously unidentified coverage-while saving time and money. (experian.com)
  • The Network for a Healthy California - Worksite Program is an initiative led by the California Department of Health Services and administered by the Public Health Institute. (cdc.gov)
  • and 3) Establish public policies that bolster health promotion efforts at worksites. (cdc.gov)
  • The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Health Access Project is a community-based effort first funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) in 1997. (yale.edu)
  • The purpose of the Public Health Student Organization is to focus on the preservation, enrichment, transmission, and application of interdisciplinary knowledge in public health that emphasizes social justice, service to vulnerable populations, and excellence in public health practice. (depaul.edu)
  • Please contact the Master of Public Health Program [email protected] for more information. (depaul.edu)
  • Many public health concepts, data and issues are framed in the context of Chicago, with real-time examples and case studies often referenced in our courses. (depaul.edu)
  • The curriculum is greatly influential in studying public health practically and helps me envision real world solution applications. (depaul.edu)
  • Public health messages and health promotion should present evidence on specific risk factors. (paho.org)
  • Despite being a largely preventable and treatable disease, cervical cancer is an important public health problem, affecting mostly young and socioeconomically deprived women in developing countries. (paho.org)
  • The Health, Border and Mobility Management (HBMM) Framework guides IOM's response which aims to support governments and communities in understanding how to address the mobility dimensions of public health threats and ensure that affected and at-risk populations receive adequate and timely support. (iom.int)
  • PHO provides up-to-date evidence to address public health challenges that affect Ontarians. (publichealthontario.ca)
  • Although employers are charged with spurring the change, the authors note that for "widespread, lasting change," it would take all stakeholders, including the life sciences and healthcare industries, consumer and technology industries, public health and individuals, to come together. (hfma.org)
  • Public health law examines the authority of the government at various jurisdictional levels to improve the health of the general population within societal limits and norms. (oregon.gov)
  • Local and state health agencies are the first line of preparedness for infectious disease pandemics and other threats to the health of the public. (oregon.gov)
  • Further, they are found in multiple sectors, including not only the public health sector but also such sectors as emergency management, health care, law enforcement, education, and transportation. (oregon.gov)
  • The goal of the group is to help students focus on international public health issues, much the same way that the more familiar Model UN educates on diplomacy and public policy. (emory.edu)
  • The two reconnected two years ago when Acharya decided to pursue her master of public health from the Rollins School for Public Health. (emory.edu)
  • Benjamin Mason Meier, associate professor of global health policy at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, whose interdisciplinary research - at the intersection of international law, public policy and global health - examines human rights frameworks for global health governance. (emory.edu)
  • Includes a public health section in Spanish. (ruralhealthinfo.org)
  • The WHO has played a leading role in several public health achievements, most notably the eradication of smallpox, the near-eradication of polio, and the development of an Ebola vaccine. (wikipedia.org)
  • The massive pipeline threatened our climate and public health-and the government's approvals violated environmental laws. (nrdc.org)
  • State and local public health information. (sutterhealth.org)
  • About half a million U.S. children ages 1-5 have blood lead levels above 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL), the reference level at which CDC recommends public health actions be initiated. (cdc.gov)
  • As a follow-up to a recent Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) public health assessment, Patrick Young , Environmental Health Scientist in ATSDR's Region 6, educated the community about lead exposure and collaborated with the Pediatric Environmental Specialty Units (PEHSU), Oklahoma Health Department, and Payne County Health Department to provide training to area physicians about childhood lead poisoning. (cdc.gov)
  • Kelli Rader , Oklahoma Regional Public Health Director, reported that because of this collaboration, parents no longer have to seek out testing. (cdc.gov)
  • They respond to questions from public health professionals, clinicians, policy makers, and the public about the impacts of environmental factors on the health of children and reproductive-age adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and the general public to information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. (mattsroad.com)
  • Over the next several months, Smithwick conducted extensive interviews with stakeholders at every level, including public health professionals and clinicians as well as leaders in the Latino community who could speak to the specific health and education needs of their community. (sc.edu)
  • The Washington Post published May 22 a state-by-state recap of public health measures and reopening status, along with graphs showing infection rates over time. (graphicartistsguild.org)
  • 3. Dahl V, Tegnell A, Wallensten A. Communicable diseases prioritized according to their public health relevance, Sweden, 2013. (cdc.gov)
  • Prioritization of zoonotic diseases of public health significance in Vietnam. (cdc.gov)
  • Multi-stakeholder decision aid for improved prioritization of the public health impact of climate sensitive infectious diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Int J Environ Res Public Health. (cdc.gov)
  • documentary, descriptive research, carried out based on the analysis of three public domain documents, considered central to the formulation of policies and programs in the mental health area, proposed and approved in the context of WHO and, therefore, applicable to all its member countries. (bvsalud.org)
  • For instance, health fairs or "teach-ins" in prominent public locations can further health education goals, and support groups have addressed mental health and information needs in the CEC context. (cdc.gov)
  • On this page you will find the organisation of the Public Health Agency of Sweden as text, for those who use screen readers. (folkhalsomyndigheten.se)
  • The Public Health Agency of Sweden is an expert authority with responsibility for public health issues at a national level. (folkhalsomyndigheten.se)
  • Our vision statement: a public health that strengthens the positive development of society. (folkhalsomyndigheten.se)
  • The Good Work Resources Kit was developed to help worksites interested in developing low-cost ways to support employee health by modeling successful techniques used by Maine businesses. (cdc.gov)
  • The Initiative's purpose is to build employer support and capacity to implement successful worksite health promotion programs. (cdc.gov)
  • We work to establish AMSA as a leader on issues affecting the health of women, intersex people and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities and support initiatives to improve policy at the institutional, local, state, and federal levels. (yale.edu)
  • Here is our list of health and support resources, with remote opportunities. (jewishchronicle.org)
  • She says she has grown wiser over the years, and thanks Dr. Moeti, Dr. Yonas, the Human Resources department, her WHO colleagues, and her primary family for their unwavering support throughout the years. (who.int)
  • As the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development. (iom.int)
  • It includes the provision of direct health-care services, health promotion, health systems strengthening, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) , resettlement and travel health assistance for refugees, as well as outbreak preparedness and response. (iom.int)
  • If you have just been diagnosed with ALS, we encourage you to take advantage of the organizations and support groups available to you and your caregivers. (ucsd.edu)
  • The EU extends its support to WHO and UNODC to further advance mental health and drug use disorder services delivery in Afghanistan. (who.int)
  • The EU's support is essential in facilitating access to mental health support and drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation services for vulnerable populations in Afghanistan," emphasized Luo Dapeng , WHO Representative in Afghanistan. (who.int)
  • This additional €10 million in funding will significantly enhance our endeavours to tackle the existing mental health and drug use disorder challenges among these populations, thereby enabling us to deliver the requisite care and support they rightfully deserve. (who.int)
  • Additionally, health workers throughout Afghanistan have undergone comprehensive trainings in mental health and drug disorders management, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills to provide effective care and support to individuals in need. (who.int)
  • There are five factsheets about how to support First Nations peoples during the referendum, tailored to different audiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, non-Indigenous people and health service providers. (health.gov.au)
  • Hospitals must first meet SHIP funding priorities before using resources to support investments in other areas. (ruralcenter.org)
  • We also include information on many providers and organizations, and list resources according to the groups and conditions they support. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A variety of mental health professionals provide emotional support and treatment. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • We're committed to providing our community with resources and support to help us all get through this difficult time, safely and sanely. (graphicartistsguild.org)
  • This blog will look at this critical topic, including what it is and how you can support health equity in the local area. (seniorhelpers.com)
  • How Can I Support Health Equity Locally? (seniorhelpers.com)
  • You can support health equity in your local area by volunteering at a senior center, participating in fundraising campaigns to benefit elderly individuals within the community, or even making donations towards medical services for those who do not have the resources. (seniorhelpers.com)
  • Augment government-organized meetings and learning opportunities by partnering with community groups to provide informal outreach, support settings, and resources. (cdc.gov)
  • Invest in a culture of occupational health and safety by actively minimizing risks to your people. (nsf.org)
  • The agency's failure to remediate mold and moisture in city-owned housing exposes residents to avoidable, sometimes deadly health risks. (nrdc.org)
  • Organizations can improve productivity by better managing environment, health and safety risks. (ey.com)
  • By collecting, analysing and disseminating veterinary scientific information, we encourage international solidarity in the control of animal health risks. (woah.org)
  • Ovation Adult Day Services Director Dawn Adler and s ocial w orker Dana Rubin-Winkelman offer brain health and wellness workshops. (jewishchronicle.org)
  • Beth Mumper of Jewish Family Services can connect you with social work, mental health , financial and other resources. (jewishchronicle.org)
  • Each CCO's specific policies may differ, but coverage must include all benefits defined in the Oregon Health Plan benefit package and cover these benefits for funded conditions on or above Line 472 of the Prioritized List of Health Services . (oregon.gov)
  • IOM assists crisis-affected populations and governments through the provision of emergency health services. (iom.int)
  • Through its Global Health Assessments Programme (HAP), IOM provides critical assistance to refugees by conducting medical assessments and providing medical escort services during resettlement when needed. (iom.int)
  • If you have any questions about researching organizations, please contact your college career services office or the Center for Community Engaged Learning . (umn.edu)
  • It is important that those persons who struggle with mental health and drug use disorders have access to comprehensive health services and that they are helped to reintegrate into society. (who.int)
  • Provides a variety of health services including education and health promotion, community health, safety, prevention and health preparedness, licensing and certification, behavioral health, vital records, and health data and evaluation. (ruralhealthinfo.org)
  • The Rural Health Information Hub is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Grant Number U56RH05539 (Rural Assistance Center for Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Cooperative Agreement). (ruralhealthinfo.org)
  • Here is a list of free mental health and wellbeing services and supports for First Nations peoples . (health.gov.au)
  • This resource provides a list of mental health and wellbeing services and supports available to First Nations peoples. (health.gov.au)
  • Please use these resources designed to promote mental health and wellbeing services and supports available to First Nations peoples. (health.gov.au)
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Medical Services operate in all states and territories in Australia, delivering a wide variety of culturally appropriate health care to the community. (health.gov.au)
  • Includes organizations that provide prevention and treatment information and/or services for substance use disorders. (mattsroad.com)
  • A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to programs, research, laws and policies, training resources, statistics, and much more. (mattsroad.com)
  • We oversee various programmes, both cross-sectoral ones and those focused on specific needs, to improve the capacities of Veterinary Services and Aquatic Animal Health Services. (woah.org)
  • Since inception, CFC Life has provided insurance services to Kenyans and continues to write a wide range of life and health insurance products including ordinary life, group life, medical, pension and personal accident. (healthmarketinnovations.org)
  • Psychiatric nurse practitioners specialize in providing mental health services. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • These not-for profit organizations work together to provide a wide array of mental health, substance abuse, and social services to children and adults throughout Duval County (Jacksonville) and other Florida counties. (idealist.org)
  • The mission of Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) is to help people improve their well-being and achieve their goals by providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare and social services. (idealist.org)
  • We view MHRC as a leader in the behavioral health and social services field, and we will continuously strive to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness. (idealist.org)
  • But the organization, which provides culturally responsive health education, services and navigational guidance to roughly 8,500 Latinos a year in 29 of the Palmetto State's 46 counties, makes a statewide impact that is both quantifiable and impossible to measure. (sc.edu)
  • To partner organizations and coalitions around the state, it's a resource that's helping them build more culturally appropriate services and resources. (sc.edu)
  • In 2005, Amy Holbert, a social worker in the Maternal Health Bureau's Division of Perinatal Systems, asked Smithwick to use her second-year field placement doing needs assessment and gap analysis pertaining to Latino services. (sc.edu)
  • That final report also attracted the attention of Carol Siegfried, director of Women's and Neonatal Services at Palmetto Health Richland, who brought Smithwick on board part-time to begin addressing gaps in service. (sc.edu)
  • We recognize the importance of Colorado organizations - including COLOR, The Brazen Project, and the Colorado Doula Project - that work tirelessly to fight for access to abortion, especially for communities that face socio-economic barriers to accessing reproductive services, including those across state lines. (colorado.edu)
  • CU must pledge to provide continued access to accessible, inclusive, and gender-affirming reproductive health services and contraception on campus. (colorado.edu)
  • the documents demonstrate the weaknesses of mental health services worldwide and the challenges experienced by human resources in this area, since many professionals do not have the appropriate training or are not attracted to work in mental health. (bvsalud.org)
  • and others, such as mental health and disaster relief services. (cdc.gov)
  • A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. (medlineplus.gov)
  • On January 26, 2004, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new rules to further strengthen existing protection against BSE, including banning a wide range of bovine material from human food ( United States Department of Health and Human Services, Expanded "Mad Cow" Safeguards Announced To Strengthen Existing Firewalls Against BSE Transmission ). (medscape.com)
  • 55,980 (Oct. 7, 2021), implementing the No Surprises Act (NSA) that directs Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) entities to consider the qualifying payment amount (QPA) a rebuttable presumptive reasonable payment for out-of-network physicians engaging in the IDR process and, in turn, places a thumb on the scale in favor of health insurers in contract negotiations. (mgma.com)
  • Four focus-group interviews were conducted during November to December 2021 and deductively analysed using the Job Demand-Resource theory as a guiding framework. (lu.se)
  • I n New Jersey, groundbreaking legislation is enabling communities to test the viability of accountable care organizations (ACOs) to improve care and curb spending for Medicaid beneficiaries, particularly those with chronic needs. (chcs.org)
  • The website contains guidance, tools, and resources for developing worksite programs. (cdc.gov)
  • The Organization's health-in-crisis programming is cross-cutting, addressing the physical, mental and social well-being of persons, families and communities, with integration into other emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities. (iom.int)
  • To develop a better and more inclusive disaster preparedness plan, use the advice from these resources that is most relevant to your organization and the people you serve. (cdc.gov)
  • The Agency develops and supports activities to promote health, prevent illness and improve preparedness for health threats. (folkhalsomyndigheten.se)
  • Despite the improvements in the overall health of the country, some patient populations experience a lower quality of health care-they are less likely to receive routine medical care and face higher rates of morbidity and mortality. (yale.edu)
  • The GLBT Health Access Project works with GLBT populations - and those who serve them - across the Commonwealth to respond to needs in a timely and targeted manner. (yale.edu)
  • We provide training, technical assistance and materials to agencies across the state (and, due to past success, across the nation) to help service providers learn more about the health care needs of GLBT populations and create welcoming environments for staff and clients. (yale.edu)
  • The Organization's health work in crisis contexts is implemented in a community-based manner, and in close coordination with other units within the Organization - for example the Displacement Tracking Matrix and water, sanitation and hygiene activities - for a multisectoral approach to effectively and durably address the most critical needs of vulnerable populations. (iom.int)
  • These include policies and practices across whole populations and within specific settings (school, home, workplace) that contribute to good health for everyone, regardless of whether they have diabetes, such as exercising regularly, eating healthily, avoiding smoking, and controlling blood pressure and lipids. (paho.org)
  • Learn more about the updated Ontario Marginalization Index and our interactive map, products that can can be used to facilitate discussions about marginalized populations and contribute to a deeper understanding of health inequities trends across Ontario. (publichealthontario.ca)
  • Community service organizations provide opportunities for pre-health students to serve specific populations and develop critical qualities that will be further developed as health professional students. (umn.edu)
  • Through the three-year Medicaid Accountable Care Organization Demonstration Project , the state is supporting community-based efforts to coordinate care across health settings, including hospitals, provider's offices, clinics, and home care. (chcs.org)
  • Coverage Discovery helps their organization find previously undisclosed insurance coverage, optimized their collections process and helps hold Payers accountable to meet service levels. (experian.com)
  • GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring health equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and all sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, and equality for LGBTQ/SGM health professionals in their work and learning environments. (yale.edu)
  • 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)
  • The Pre-Health Student Resource Center and the University of Minnesota has no control or responsibility for the: (a) quality or safety of any experiential learning opportunity/position descriptions or (b) the application, hiring practices, or EEO/AA status of any of the organizations listed here. (umn.edu)
  • Ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave, a faculty member in Emory's Center for the Study of Human Health , is a leader in the race to find the next generation of antibiotics. (emory.edu)
  • The Alcohol Addiction Center is a free, web-based resource whose mission is to help those struggling with alcoholism and their loved ones. (mattsroad.com)
  • Alcoholics Resource Center guides individuals struggling with alcohol addiction to AA meetings and recovery that helps prevent relapse. (mattsroad.com)
  • The Center offers many resources that can help individuals identify problematic behavioral patterns and help establish the best approach to fully overcome the challenging obstacles of alcohol addiction. (mattsroad.com)
  • The World Health Organization's (WHO) primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations' system. (ifttt.com)
  • Simple changes to practices, policies and staff training can dramatically improve access to quality health care. (yale.edu)
  • Malinga Elizabeth, a mother of 2, has been one of the key players in Uganda's drive to improve the health of its population. (who.int)
  • Inspired by purpose - to improve human and planet health - we help businesses do more. (nsf.org)
  • We work to improve animal health and welfare across the globe. (woah.org)
  • Sponsored by the National Council on Aging, this nonprofit organization offers education and information on Medicare prescription drug coverage. (ucsd.edu)
  • Association of American Medical Colleges - Sexual & Gender Minority Health Resources The following resources can be used to promote the health of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), gender nonconforming (GNC), and/or born with differences of sex development (DSD). (yale.edu)
  • Eleven member institutions, organizations and individuals supported the Association of American Medical Colleges' statement on the SCOTUS decision on race-conscious admissions. (hfma.org)
  • State Office of Rural Health staff and hospital staff can search online to determine whether potential activities are allowable or unallowable under the SHIP Program. (ruralcenter.org)
  • A community of psychiatrists that educates and advocates on LGBTQ mental health issues. (yale.edu)
  • Resources are available for seniors in the local community. (jewishchronicle.org)
  • The Trenton Health Team is expanding access to primary care and developing community-wide care coordination in the state's capital. (chcs.org)
  • One of our weeks will focus on the intersection of the queer community and mental health," Soni said. (theaggie.org)
  • Helping people and involving yourself in your community are at the core of all health professions. (umn.edu)
  • The same pattern emerged across different health domains, including caregiver stress, with the community sample caregivers reporting better health and less stress than any of the clinical samples. (springer.com)
  • Compared to the community sample, caregivers of children with medical conditions report considerably worse health. (springer.com)
  • Are you a First Nations community organisation? (health.gov.au)
  • National peak body representing 145 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across the country on Aboriginal health and wellbeing issues. (health.gov.au)
  • ATSDR's Soil Screening, Health, Outreach, and Partnership (soilSHOP) program raises awareness about lead hazards through educational community events across the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • We've developed something very grassroots that is guided by the needs of the affected community and the organizations involved," says founder and director Julie Smithwick. (sc.edu)
  • To a clinician or hospital health care worker, it's a bridge into an underserved community that's sometimes reluctant to seek them out. (sc.edu)
  • Details for: Resource manual for the organisation and training of community health committees. (who.int)
  • Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, has become one of the most pressing health issues of our time. (woah.org)
  • Antimicrobial resistance has led to the emergence of so-called "superbugs", that are challenging health care workers, veterinarians, and other animal health providers due to a reduction of effective therapeutic options to prevent, control, and treat infectious diseases. (woah.org)
  • By reversing decades of progress, antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest global health challenges of our time, becoming a leading cause of death globally. (woah.org)
  • The same phenomenon can be observed in human health as well, with antimicrobial resistance emerging from misuse of antibiotics in people. (woah.org)
  • We advocate for patients through curricular improvement, increased physician education, research, and health-related resources. (yale.edu)
  • Elizabeth's longevity at WHO is motivated by many factors, including the dynamic working environment, the continuing education opportunities offered by the organization to its staff, and above all, the feeling of knowing that her work is saving people's lives. (who.int)
  • These TORs focus on 1) the increase in knowledge and understanding of maternal health and mortality, 2) the building of capacity in nursing education, and 3) strengthening nursing research. (upenn.edu)
  • Background: A comprehensive report Formación doctoral en enfermería en América Latina y el Caribe (Doctoral Training in Nursing Latin America and the Caribbean) was developed by PAHO (2017), to facilitate the advancement of doctoral education in nursing in the region. (upenn.edu)
  • That Emory is a proving ground for such education has as much to do with chance as the University's reputation for health sciences. (emory.edu)
  • These events offer residents free soil-lead screening and one-on-one health education based on their specific testing results to reduce exposure to lead right in their own backyards. (cdc.gov)
  • Historically, hookworm infection has disproportionately affected the poorest among the least-developed nations, largely as a consequence of inadequate access to clean water, sanitation, and health education. (medscape.com)
  • Easy access to basic diagnostics, such as blood glucose testing, should therefore be available in primary health care settings. (paho.org)
  • Provides research and policy studies in family medicine and primary care, health access and equity, delivery and scope of the medical home, and healthcare quality and safety. (ruralhealthinfo.org)
  • Our team at CrossLink Medical Resources believe that patients should have reliable access to premier medical technology, information, and resources to accurately and timely diagnose and treat their medical illness regardless of their financial ability. (volunteermatch.org)
  • Health equity is the idea that everyone should have equal access to quality healthcare despite their age, budget, or location. (seniorhelpers.com)
  • Health equity ensures seniors have equal access to quality healthcare based on their needs and not be limited by age, budget, or location. (seniorhelpers.com)
  • Impact: Findings from this study revealed work conditions that need to be acknowledged during hospital organizations' endeavours to maintain and enhance nursing competence. (lu.se)
  • Hear how Coverage Discovery helps Luminis Health find patients' missing primary and even secondary insurance coverage, while eliminating manual processes and reducing bad debt. (experian.com)
  • As the population of seniors in Fairfield, Shelton, Trumbull, Milford West Haven, and Stratford continues to grow, we must focus on health equity. (seniorhelpers.com)
  • Health equity aims to ensure that all elderly individuals living within Fairfield County and New Haven County can experience quality healthcare by setting no boundaries by age, budget, or geographical location. (seniorhelpers.com)
  • What is Health Equity? (seniorhelpers.com)
  • Want to Do More for Health Equity? (seniorhelpers.com)
  • If you want to learn how Senior Helpers Fairfield is helping with health equity efforts, get in touch with our team . (seniorhelpers.com)
  • As a department invested in intersectional, transnational, and decolonial feminist scholarship, we also wish to underscore how attacks on the reproductive freedoms of women and pregnancy-capable people in the United States are tied to the undermining of reproductive health globally by the US. (colorado.edu)
  • 18 years old) affects health of caregivers with mostly typically developing children versus children with a medical condition as a first step toward developing a screener to identify caregivers who need additional supports. (springer.com)
  • The cancer burden will increase by approximately 60% over the next two decades, further straining health systems, people and communities. (paho.org)
  • We are also going to be talking about more niche and not-as-well-talked-about intersections such as the undocumented and incarcerated communities and their mental health overlap. (theaggie.org)
  • The Foundation has provided health insurance to over 75,000 individuals from low income communities across five states in India. (healthmarketinnovations.org)
  • And while the PASOs model is predicated on reaching Latinos in the communities where they live, it's only fitting that the organization itself is housed at the state's flagship university - where it started 11 years ago as part of one student's masters of social work field placement. (sc.edu)
  • National peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention. (health.gov.au)
  • The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in 171 countries. (iom.int)
  • The agency's work began in earnest in 1951 after a significant infusion of financial and technical resources. (wikipedia.org)
  • Initially, that simply meant offering culturally-appropriate classes relating to pregnancy and perinatal health, but it wasn't long before the program began to expand - from the ground up. (sc.edu)
  • in a context in which most countries with low and medium income have few trained and available human resources, the documents demonstrate that the Brazilian reality is not isolated, but a reflection of a culture centered on a predominantly biomedical model in health and also in mental health. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Georgia Worksite Health Initiative seeks to reduce the burden of diseases by helping Georgia businesses create healthy worksite environments for employees. (cdc.gov)
  • The worksite program is part of the Hawaii Department of Health's Start Living Healthy statewide health promotion campaign. (cdc.gov)
  • M anaging environment, health and safety (EHS) risk is now recognized globally as fundamental to workplace productivity. (ey.com)
  • It incorporated the assets, personnel, and duties of the League of Nations' Health Organization and the Paris-based Office International d'Hygiène Publique, including the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). (wikipedia.org)
  • Cancer is the second most frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in the Americas, after cardiovascular disease, and an important basis of health inequalities. (paho.org)