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The proposed “Reimagining & Improving Student Education” rule would redefine “professional student” to exclude nurse practitioners & other advanced providers. Margaret Flinter warns of impacts to the health care safety net workforce.
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At Weitzman Institute, we're putting caregiver experiences at the heart of early childhood policy. Learn how we're using caregiver insights to improve play-based programs, reduce family stress, and promote child well-being.
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Nominations are open until April 12, for the 2025 Primary Care Impact Award. This year, the Weitzman Institute Symposium will recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in leading an initiative on how Mental Health Matters in healthcare.
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Apologies for the delay, the remaining authors are: Tonantzin E. Juarez, Jessica McCann, and Rebecca L. Emery Tavernier of @WeitzmanInst; and Tichianaa Armah of @CHCConnecticut.
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In their new Forefront article, Aleyah Johnson of @UofOklahoma and the authors in the thread advocate for the permanent adoption and coverage of voice-based telepsychiatry and recommend measures to incorporate it into policies to promote equity. bit.ly/3wUVUma
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Foundational Strategies for Emergency Preparedness within Health Centers Webinar
4/18 1-2pm ET/10-11am PT
Developing an Emergency Preparedness Plan for Your Health Center Activity Session
4/30 1-2 pm ET /10-11am PT
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Registration is open for our 2024 Weitzman Virtual Symposium on May 15! Join us to explore actionable solutions to dismantle & advocate for a more just healthcare system. No cost to attend: chc1.co/48KDy48
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Explore how the end of #AffirmativeAction negatively impacts #BlackMaternalHealth programs and outcomes, and see recommendations on mitigating these impacts. Read our Op-Ed @Health_Affairs, here: bit.ly/48qaWgG. #MaternalMortality #BlackHistoryMonth
#NACHCCHI2023: visit our fabulous team at Booth #101 to learn about the Moses/Weitzman Health System & the work of our affiliates @CHCConnecticut @Confer_Med @APPPostGrad @NIMAA as we address evolving #communityhealth needs across our nation. #NACHCevents #healthequityjustice
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Join us this coming Monday at noon ET for a webinar on the Supreme Court ruling's impact on the potential effects on health care and health services research, hosted by AcademyHealth in partnership with the @WeitzmanInst. Register now: academyhealth.org/events/202…
New blog: Studies suggest racially minoritized groups show higher levels of anxiety, depression, PTSD & other mental health disorders. For #MinorityMentalHealthMonth, our policy team highlights extreme heat's adverse effect on minority mental health: bit.ly/3XUP1L0.
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In our exclusive interview, @HHSGov Sec. Xavier Becerra @SecBecerra discusses the big issues he's facing as the nation's top health official, including #abortion, the fall vaccination season, ensuring Americans eligible for #Medicaid stay enrolled & more: chc1.co/Xavier-Becerra.
Read it ⬇️Weitzman's Brandon Azevedo, Angela Taylor and Dr. Derrick Matthews examine how transgender bans will exacerbate existing challenges and negatively impact the health and well-being of transgender youth of color. They also propose recommendations to protect this group.
In their new Forefront article, Brandon Azevedo, Angela Taylor, + Derrick Matthews from @WeitzmanInst discuss how Transgender people are considered a marginalized group in the US and are most impacted by legislation being considered and passed. bit.ly/3JNfBQ7
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Join April Joy Damian of @WeitzmanInst, Tisamarie Sherry of @HHS_ASPE, @GregSimonKPWHRI, @AskTeendoc and Felicia Williams Brown of @AutismSocietyNC for a discussion on behavioral health tomorrow at 8:30am: academyhealth.confex.com/aca… #ARM23
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Join April Joy Damian of @WeitzmanInst, Tisamarie Sherry of @HHS_ASPE , @GregSimonKPWHRI, @AskTeendoc, and Felicia Williams Brown of @AutismSocietyNC for a session on behavioral health at #ARM23: academyhealth.confex.com/aca…
Join #FQHC leaders from across the country to address local and regional workforce challenges & needs. Register for this FREE virtual event this Tuesday and Wednesday. View the agenda & register⬇️
Explore the agenda for the 2023 Biennial Virtual Workforce Summit! See what's in store on Tuesday & Wednesday at this event focused on meeting local & regional #workforce challenges & needs. @NACHC @CHCConnecticut @WeitzmanInst ow.ly/ZiLe50OtwQr
Our recent policy brief examines the barriers to care related to #womenshealth in Ohio identified by participants in our Weitzman ECHO Women's Health & offers policy recommendations for addressing them. Read it: weitzmaninstitute.org/policy…. #WomensHealthWeek
Thank you again to our fantastic roster of speakers who offered their unique perspectives & solutions throughout the day at the #WeitzmanSymposium. Slides will be available soon on the Weitzman Education Platform ➡️education.weitzmaninstitute.….
We would especially like to thank the Symposium’s Platinum Sponsor, @KPMG LLP, for their generous support of today’s event, which allowed us to provide free registration to all attendees.
For more information on the Weitzman Institute’s key priorities, including the #SocialDeterminantsofHealth, Health Systems Transformation, and Workforce Development, visit weitzmaninstitute.org. Thank you for joining us!