Patricia Herlihy PH.D., RN

The everchanging landscape of nursing— from the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of health care to an updated model for community health — was the focus of this year’s Maryland Action Coalition Virtual Leadership Summit, entitled “Revolution vs. Rearrangement: How to Realistically Reimage Nursing Education and Practice.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAW-m-He

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https://lnkd.in/e9crpwuP Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED WEEK) 2024 2.0 will be hosting three events for this year’s MED WEEK. Minority Enterprise Development Week has grown tremendously since its founding date on October 11th, 2021.  Due to increased demand and interest in our 3rd Annual Celebration of Minority Enterprise Development Week in New York State on Long Island. You can view all three dates here and register for upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/epWsabMJ All are welcome! Here’s a little background information on Minority Enterprise Development Week - The event, known as Minority Enterprise Development Week, or MED Week, focuses on gaining increased commitment from the federal and state government to award contracts, for those companies with well-organized operations. MED Week is in partnership with the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC). The initiative got its start back in 1983 under President Ronald Reagan, who declared Oct. 2-8 Minority Development Week. Ultimately the goal on Long Island is to expand the program throughout October by 2025. MED Week “will continue to fuel the growth of small business in New York State well into the future,” LIACC President Phil Andrews said in a news release about the upcoming program. Andrews also brought MED Week to New York three years ago. The event coincides with the anniversary of the chamber, which was launched in October of 2010 by John Scott, its founding chairman. “The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s insight and knowledge of resources in New York State gives the chamber a unique advantage of helping its small business owners who are members of the chamber, and its wider network grow to scale,” Andrews said. “Ultimately, the chamber measures its success in terms of how many businesses increase their revenue, employ more people, and increase the net worth of their enterprises,” he added. The program will focus on leveraging networks through information on growing a customer base and new markets, accessing capital through grants and contracting opportunities.   Event dates: October 9th, 2024, October 15th, 2024 and October 24, 2024. You can view all three dates here and register for upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/epWsabMJ

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Community-based investments and partnerships play a crucial role in advancing health equity by addressing localized needs and fostering inclusive solutions. In the upcoming session of our Data-Driven Health Equity Strategies Roundtable: ‘Community-Based Investments and Partnerships to Advance Health Equity,’ our Fellows will explore this vital topic, driving actionable solutions. Leaders will examine the landscape of community-based partnerships and investments, the barriers that still exist, and how to develop strategies that prioritize localized solutions. Our experts will delve into their organizations' top priorities, share insights on embedding community-based solutions, and highlight the key elements leaders should consider to strengthen these efforts. We’re thrilled to welcome: Moderator: Tosan O. Boyo, President of Sutter Health East Bay Market Alice Hm Chen, MD, Chief Health Officer, Centene Corporation Philip Morris, CEO and Founder, Journey Health Elevate your impact in health care with us. Be part of the dialogue as a Health Evolution Fellow https://lnkd.in/gkGRPwnP

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https://lnkd.in/e93ZqbZC Caregiving receives additional support with the passage of the 2024 Older Americans Act. Note the focus on peer support, which is basically support for informal caregivers. The emphasis on training and certification is critical; however, I would like to see the Area Agencies on Aging taking more of a pivotal role in coordinating community, non-profit and private sector services. Also, we could be promoting enhanced navigational tools through centralized mechanisms such as the area agency network. Newagingpartnership.org in conjunction with our resource consultants is dedicated to improving existing mechanisms; and is investigating ways in which we can encourage and enhance governmental policies that are being advanced, such as those implemented under the Older Americans Act. Jeannette Galvanek Candra Wallace, MSW #newagingpartnership #caregivingconfidential #caregivingsupport #olderamericansact #areaagenciesonaging

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Want to make your help more helpful for people coping with SDOH factors? Read my guest blog post with The National Collaborative for Education to Address the Social Determinants of Health is a community of practice for teaching & learning about #SDOH #NCEAS_SDOH

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A new Center for Public Health Systems has launched within the Columbia Mailman School’s Department of Health Policy and Management to address research, education, communications, and community engagement to forge connections across a fragmented public health system in the U.S. https://ow.ly/kwO750UsFf9

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LAST CHANCE ❗ Comment on ONC’s Advancing Health Equity by Design White Paper by TODAY (6/10) Have you shared your feedback? We are seeking input on a recently published white paper that lays out our vision for Health Equity by Design. This systematic approach helps mitigate widespread inequities in health care by incorporating health equity considerations into each stage of health IT design, policy and implementation. Don’t miss the opportunity to share your feedback with us by TODAY, June 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET.   Read the white paper → https://lnkd.in/emca_n-X Provide feedback → https://lnkd.in/eknAPEy2 Learn more about ONC’s health equity portfolio → https://lnkd.in/dcZN2B3u #HealthIT #HealthEquity

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A new report highlights the critical role of social needs in addressing health inequities within the Medicaid population. By understanding and addressing these factors, Medicaid plans can improve access to care and improve health outcomes. Among the findings: - Health Inequities: Income greatly impacts access to healthcare and health outcomes. - Social Needs: Factors like housing, education, and employment influence health. - Medicaid Vulnerability: Medicaid recipients are particularly vulnerable to social needs and their impact on health. - Preventive Care: Addressing social needs is essential for accessing preventive care and avoiding costly interventions. - Data-Driven Approach: Medicaid plans can use data to identify and address specific social needs. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02VFL8n0

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This month's article in the NYSOFA newsletter is focused on poverty and its affects on older adults: https://lnkd.in/eKUNxpWF

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Today's “Overcoming Barriers: Transforming Black Maternal Health Through Research” panel comes at a great time. It’s the last day of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek & we’re discussing the social factors that lead to Black Maternal Health toxic stress. Join us: https://lnkd.in/eJKwkrEs

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"Disabilities Beat Expert Panel: How the 2024-2025 NYS Budget will impact people with disabilities" Thank you Emyle Watkins at WBFO-88.7 FM, UB for doing such important work, and, as always, including us at WNYIL in the conversation. Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/gmkgRiRm

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The Federal Government’s Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology (Health IT) launched the United States Core Data for Interoperability Plus Quality, Data Initiative (“USCDI+”) in the Fall of 2021, developing several domains to harmonize data elements into a common list for development and reporting of quality measures across agencies (such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS). With this in mind, our team reviewed the proposed Maternal Health USCDI data set and provided the following feedback. #maternalmentalhealth https://lnkd.in/gyKF9jd9

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NIH announces final winners of the Connecting the Community for Maternal Health Challenge💜 ! The National Institutes of Health announced the final winners of its Connecting the Community for Maternal Health Challenge. Eight nonprofit organizations received cash prizes for their efforts to develop, implement, and conduct research projects to improve maternal health outcomes in their communities 🙌. HealthConnect One was announced as one of the winners!  Leveraging Community-Rooted Peer Support to Improve Maternal Mental Health- Mental health first aid (MHFA) trains laypeople to respond to mental health issues in their communities. This project will examine the impact of community-based doula MHFA training on mothers’ initiation of mental health treatment and maternal functioning, as well as mothers’ perceptions of mental health issues, beliefs about treatment, and awareness of services. The team also will evaluate implementation of MHFA training for sustainability and scaling-up. This work may help reduce perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in communities where stigma and poor access to mental health care perpetuate maternal morbidity. Congrats to all the winners 🎉 ! To read more click here: https://bit.ly/NIHWinners

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