Care Transformation Collaborative of Rhode Island

New ECHO® Learning Series: Supporting People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners CTC-RI, in collaboration with RIGEC, is launching a new ECHO® learning series focused on best practices for dementia care using the 4M framework: What Matters Most, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility. This free, virtual series offers a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to engage in expert-led discussions and case-based learning. Register by March 13, 2025 See flyer for more details: https://lnkd.in/e6QWmCgm

✨ Welcome Mitchell Irving, MPH, to the CTC-RI Team! We’re excited to introduce Mitchell Irving, MPH (he/him) as CTC-RI’s newest Program Coordinator! Mitchell will play a key role in advancing Rhode Island’s primary care workforce, supporting initiatives to expand clinical training site capacity, enhance curriculum development, and engage providers. He’ll also be working with several CTC-RI committees—including the Clinical Strategy Committee and Breakfast of Champions—and helping to launch a new training series on pediatric anxiety. Mitchell brings a strong background in public health, research, and healthcare administration, with experience across academic, healthcare, and community settings in the US and Canada. He holds a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from Central Connecticut State University and an MPH from the University of Connecticut, where he focused on community-based research and international health. His past work has spanned physician well-being, virtual care evaluation, HIV stigma research, and the history of healthcare institutions. 🗣️ In his own words: "I was thrilled to find such a unique opportunity at CTC-RI that blends my academic background in public health and my varied professional experiences in mixed-methods research, healthcare administration, and clinician well-being. Over just my first few weeks here, it has been so exciting to learn about the range of projects and substantive impact that CTC-RI’s work has had in RI. It is an honor to join such a passionate and supportive team advancing primary care in the state that I now call home." Please join us in welcoming Mitchell to the team! 🎉

In February 2024, Governor Dan McKee signed Executive Order 24-04 establishing the State Health Care System Planning (HCSP) Cabinet to develop a high-quality, affordable, equitable, accessible, culturally, and linguistically appropriate health care system capable of meeting the varied needs of all Rhode Islanders. CTC-RI Executive Director, Debra Hurwitz, is on the Advisory Council for this Cabinet. Recently, EOHHS released their Health Care System Planning 2024 Foundational Report. It compiles input from a vibrant stakeholder process, including the participation of representatives from 11 state agencies and over 40 provider organizations, businesses, labor organizations, current health care planning tables, and community-based groups. It provides baseline data on the Rhode Island health care system, including a summary of community need and leading population health indicators; lays out initial information on the sectors and cross-cutting issues at the heart of the proposed Health Care System Plan; and provides recommendations created by the vibrant public/private process that EOHHS began in March of 2024. Additional Cabinet work is forthcoming. https://lnkd.in/eh5yGckP

🚨 Job Posting: Contractor Scope of Work for Lead Lactation Community Program and Policy Specialist 🚨 CTC-RI will be contracting with a Lactation Community Program and Policy Specialist (Specialist) from the period of February 15, 2025 – September 29, 2025, with the opportunity to renew for an additional year, based on the availability of grant funds. Application Deadline Extended: February 14, 2025 This opportunity is perfect for those passionate about improving breastfeeding outcomes and reducing health disparities through policy and community-driven solutions. 🔗 For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/epaJUpFP  

CTC-RI has been working with TEAM UP Scaling & Sustainability Center and the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute - Brown University on expanding integrated behavioral health in pediatrics by leveraging Community Health Workers (CHWs) as part of the care team. With funding support by UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, CTC-RI has been able to fund 6 practices to participate in this initiative. We are happy to share this evaluation report demonstrating increases in behavioral health screening and the ability to address behavioral health and social needs.   https://lnkd.in/e4P2VJQr

🎉 Career Update 🌟 After a decade of transformative consulting with Care Transformation Collaborative of Rhode Island, they’ve finally decided to make it official—I’m stepping into the role of Chief Clinical Officer! This marks the beginning of an incredible new chapter, where I’ll be leading and continuing to tackle the hard work of primary care transformation across Rhode Island—integrating behavioral health, driving population health initiatives, and championing innovative, patient-centered care. To everyone who’s been part of this journey—thank you for your support, inspiration, and occasional reality checks. 😂 I’m excited to fully join an authentic, dedicated team that shares a vision of an ever-improving integrated, accessible, affordable, and equitable health care system. The road ahead won’t be easy, but with all of our combined passion and expertise, I’m confident we’ll navigate the challenges and drive real, sustainable change. 💡 #integratedcare #integratedbehavioralhealth #primarycare #transformation #equitablehealthcare #accessiblehealthcare #affordablehealthcare

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Asthma Training! 🌟 The Care Transformation Collaborative of Rhode Island (CTC-RI), in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), is offering a 2-day Asthma Basics Training Program for up to 15 Community Health Workers. This program will equip participants with essential asthma education skills to reduce emergency visits and improve patient care. Who can apply: ▪️ Community Health Workers ▪️Patient Care Navigators ▪️Family Specialists ▪️Medical Assistants ✨ Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eGQg7KCF #CommunityHealth #AsthmaEducation #PublicHealth #HealthcareTraining  

Happy Holidays from all of us at CTC-RI! Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season filled with warmth, gratitude, and time with loved ones. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to improving healthcare in our community. Here’s to a bright and healthy new year ahead! 🎉 #HappyHolidays 

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CTC-RI’s 12/16 Session: Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder in Primary Care Think Tank, moderated by Nelly Burdette, Psy.D., will cover Central Vermont Medical Center's ROAD Program. A full list of panelists is listed below in our session flyer. Please email [email protected] or sign up at https://lnkd.in/eY7FE7ur to attend the event!