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Program Highlight - Womens Health

Arizona Rural Women's Health Symposium


The 3rd Annual Rural Women’s Health Symposium: Women’s Health Through the Life Cycle held on August 7th & 8th in Sedona, Arizona was a great success with 108 participants. The symposium is an opportunity for providers and organizations to share their experience, information and best practices in supporting women’s health in rural communities.  The symposium kicked off with an awards luncheon; a celebration to recognize Arizona champions in rural women’s health. Awards were presented to the following:  Mary Howe, Fort Mohave Indian Tribe, Innovative Approach to Rural Women’s Health; Leanne Guy, Southwest Indigenous Women’s Coalition, Outstanding Achievement in Rural Women’s Health; Hallie Bongar White, Southwest Center for Law and Policy, Emerging Leader in Rural Women’s Health; and Dr. Renee Ornelas, Tsehootsooi Medical Center, Rural Women’s Health Practitioner of the Year.

The awards celebration was followed by a keynote speaker Claire Louge from Prevent Child Abuse Arizona, presenting the impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) on women’s health through the life cycle. Claire's presentation was followed by a four member health equity panel moderated by Michael Allison from the Arizona Department of Health Services.  The four panelists included Sheila James, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health; Flor Redondo, Arizona Community Health Workers Association; Brook Bender, Hualapai Tribe; and Kurt Begaye, Southwest Indigenous Women’s Coalition. At the end of day one, participants were given the opportunity to attend Tai-Chi, Office Yoga or take a minute to sit down at the massage chair. Needless to say, the massage chair option was a big hit (a big thank you to Poco Diablo for this treat) with attendees lining up along the hallway at a chance for a quick massage!

The two day symposium continued offering various breakout sessions including: harm reduction, oral health, preconception and parenting, reproductive health, bone health, and opioid and substance abuse. The symposium ended with a wrap up on health coverage options and a raffle. The 3rd Annual Rural Women’s Health Symposium was a great success thanks to our wonderful presenters, participants, exhibitors and sponsorships from Banner Health University Plans and the Arizona Department of Health Services.  We look forward to next year's event!

For more inforamtion on the Arizona Rural Women's Health Network, please contact Lorraine Ramirez, Rural Women's Health Network Coordinator, at 602-218-3917 or at lorrainer@aachc.org.

Photos courtesy Arizona Rural Women's Health Network.

Symposium on the Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Health


This year, AACHC hosted its first “Symposium on the Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Health” aimed to provide guidance on the intersection of health and domestic and sexual violence and the neurobiology of trauma informed/patient centered care. The gathering took place on June 27th with more than 75 participants from health centers and partner organizations. The need for this training was apparent as attendees expressed their excitement for the training and speakers. The event was meant to enhance the skills of staff in health centers who have, or are in the process of implementing, a screening and brief education/intervention process in their clinics as well as those who would like to know more about the impact of domestic and sexual violence on the health of their patients.

Keynote speaker Olga Trujillo shared her personal story which was fascinating and a favorite among the attendees. Olga is an independent consultant, nationally renowned speaker, survivor, and attorney dedicated to enhancing understanding of - and building effective responses to - violence against women and children. She spoke on the impact of physical and sexual trauma from both a personal and academic perspective which resonated with the attendees and set the tone for the symposium.

AACHC was also thrilled to welcome Doreen Nicholas, Domestic Violence Response Manager with the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, to speak on vicarious trauma. Doreen has presented on several conferences and she is always able to connect and engage the attendees and this symposium was no different.
The symposium ended with a panel of survivors who shared their personal experiences. Their stories were moving, heartrending, and most of all, inspiring.  AACHC is considering making this symposium an annual event based on the overwhelmingly positive responses received by the attendees. Please visit the AACHC website to learn more about other upcoming events and trainings.

Photos courtesy AACHC.

AT Still Highlight - Still Living the ATSU Mission: David McCall


David McCall, DO, MSEd, ’13, recently moved back to his hometown of Waco, Texas to begin his career as a surgeon. After four years of medical school and five years in a general surgery program, the A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) alumnus is ready to apply his skills as a medical professional . . . Click here to read more.

Key Health Center Guidance


HHS releases Quality Improvement Awards for Community Health Centers During National Health Center Week
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA), signed into law in February of 2018, reauthorized spending for the Health Center Program and other Federal programs for fiscal years 2018 and 2019. The BBA also amended certain sections of the Health Center Program statute (Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act) by adding new requirements, changing some terminology, and increasing overall emphasis on the importance of maintaining compliance with Health Center Program requirements.

In order to align with these statutory changes, we are excited to announce that the HRSA Health Center Program Compliance Manual (Compliance Manual) update is now available. This document continues to serve as a streamlined and consolidated resource to assist health centers in understanding and demonstrating compliance with the Health Center Program and Federal Tort Claims Act deeming requirements.

HRSA also updated other Health Center Program documents, including the Site Visit Protocol, which is the primary tool used for assessing compliance with Health Center Program requirements during operational site visits (OSVs). Preview the updated Site Visit Protocol, which will replace the current Site Visit Protocol and be used for OSVs occurring after Thursday, September 6, 2018. Health centers with OSVs scheduled to occur after September 6 can use this preview to help them prepare for their site visit.

HRSA also created a consolidated Frequently Asked Questions web page that provides answers to common questions regarding Health Center Program requirements, compliance and oversight.

For general inquiries about the Compliance Manual or the Site Visit Protocol, please contact the BPHC Helpline online or by phone: 877-974-BPHC (2742) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). For specific questions related to your health center, please contact your project officer. 

Helpful Tips for Submitting Diabetes Action Plans:
As a part of the HRSA Health Center Program Diabetes Quality Improvement Initiative, 2018 operational site visits and diabetes targeted technical assistance visits will include action planning relating to the UDS diabetes measure.

Make sure your health center staff register for Action Plan privileges in EHBs, which will allow them to access the Action Plan. Important tip: After reviewing the Plan, click “Mark as Complete” and then “Confirm and Send” to return the Plan to HRSA. See the Diabetes Action Plan User Guide for illustrations of the EHBs steps.

Once HRSA has approved your diabetes Action Plan, you can track progress, send quarterly progress notes for HRSA staff to review, and finally resolve the Action Plan finding after the three diabetes performance improvement actions have been achieved.

For assistance with the EHBs Action Plan module, please contact the BPHC Helpline online or by phone: 877-974-BPHC (2742) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday (except federal holidays).

AACHC Updates



 
Member News
Mariposa Community Health Centers hosts an event to recognize their more than 300 Health Care Heroes

Photo courtesy Mariposa Community Health Center.
Chiricahua Community Health Centers hosts Grand Opening of new Benson Health Center during National Health Center Week

Photo by Chris Dabovich, Herald/Review
Circle the City celebrates Patient Appreciation Day while they continue to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness

Photo courtesy Circle the City.
NOAH hosts a series of Back to School events to provide health screenings for their communities

Photo courtesy NOAH.
Sunset Community Health Center celebrates National Health Center Week by hosting their 11th Annual community event

Photo courtesy Sunset Community Health Center.
Staff at Desert Senita Community Health Center show their support for National Health Center week

Photo courtesy Desert Senita Community Health Center.
Valle del Sol hosts a Back to School Fair to help families prepare for the new school year

Photo courtesy Valle del Sol.
Sun Life Family Health Center hosts its 3rd Annual Grand Gala

Photo courtesy Sun Life Family Health Center.
North Country HealthCare celebrates the work of our Health Care Heroes across Northern Arizona

Photo courtesy North Country HealthCare.
El Rio Community Health Center presents Congressman Raul Grijalva with a Healthcare Advocate Award on behalf of NACHC during National Health Center Week

Photo courtesy El Rio Community Health Center.
Educational Opportunities & Networking Forums
Best Practices for Sustaining Behavioral Health Integration Models in Health Centers Using Health Information Technology
August 22, 2018 | Webinar
This CIHS webinar features subject matter experts in health information technology and technologies that support population health management and data aggregation from Clinica Family Health and Colorado Community Managed Care Network. Presenters will share best practices for health centers in streamlining and sustaining behavioral health workflows and maximizing their electronic health records to ensure comprehensive and accurate billing and coding. Click here to view the webinar the day of the session.

Tackling the Opioid Crisis: A Practical Approach to Understanding And Addressing the Problem
August 25, 2018 | Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, AZ
Hosted by the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Physicians in collaboration with the Practice Innovation Institute and Honor Health's Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration Project,  this three-hour event aims to provide prescribing clinicians with ways to improve prescribing and dispensing practices, improve access to treatment and reduce opioid deaths. Please click here for full details and to register. 


2018 STD Prevention Conference
August 27-30, 2018 | Washington D.C.
Save the Date! More details coming soon.

The Opioid Epidemic: Approaches to Adolescents and Honored Elders
September 6, 2018 | Webinar
The event is presented as a multi-regional webinar featuring an overview of the CMS Opioid Roadmap, guest speakers sharing their experience in addressing opioid use in adolescent and elder populations, and an opportunity to hear from those feeling the impact of the epidemic on a personal level. Click here for more information and to register.

Promoting Effective Solutions to End Gender-Based Violence
September 12, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ
An event uniting researchers, practitioners, advocates, organizers and communities of the Southwest to address the grand challenge to end gender based violence.  Click here for more information and to register.

2nd Annual Southern Arizona Opioid Misuse Prevention Symposium
September 28, 2018 | Tucson, AZ
The Pima County Community Prevention Coalition presents: The 2nd Annual Southern Arizona Opioid Misuse Prevention Symposium
Friday, September 28, 2018, 7:45 am - 5:00 pm. Click here for details and to register. 

AzPHA: Integrating Care to Improve Health Outcomes
October 3, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ

Our 90th Annual Fall Conference and Meeting: Integrating Care to Improve Public Health Outcomes: Primary Care | Behavioral Health | Public Health will explore efforts currently underway to integrate primary care and behavioral health, like AHCCCS' Complete Care Model and the Targeted Investment program which supports health care provider's to move toward greater integration of primary care and behavioral health.


We'll also explore the latest academic research that evaluates the outcomes of co-located and integrated models of behavioral care as part of primary care and evidence-based toolkits to assist practices including ways to measure progress. Click here for more information and to register.

Health Justice: Empowering Public Health and Advancing Health Equity
October 4-6, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ
Join more than 600 practitioners, policymakers, lawyers, advocates and researchers in public health and other sectors at the 2018 Public Health Law Conference to learn about, and connect on the critical issues that impact the health of our communities. Click here for full details and to register. 

Telemedicine & Telehealth Service Provide Summit (SPS)
October 8-9, 2018 | Glendale, AZ
SPS is a national conference focusing on linking telemedicine and telehealth service provider companies with hospitals,healthcare  systems, clinics and others who need their services. SPS is about bringing better healthcare to patients, communities, and populations; improving outcomes; and reducing costs. It is about helping hospitals and healthcare systems to thrive through partnerships with telemedicine providers. Click here for details and to register.




2018 - 5th Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference
October 11, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ
This year’s theme at the 5th Annual Arizona Health Equity Conference is Equitable Access to Care for All.

The morning will start off with a keynote address from Dr. Darlene Yee-Melichar, EdD, FAGHE, FGSA. Dr. Yee-Melichar co-charis the Pacific and Southwest Regional Health Equity Council (aka Regional Health Equity Council for Region IX or RHEC IX). Her experience as co-chair will speak on health equity issues, such as access to care for minority women, and will guide us in implementing policies and practices to your organization.

Following the keynote address, a panel of community leaders will discuss the social and cultural barriers seen in the populations they serve in order to provide access to care and health equity.

For more information or to register, please click here.



Managing Ambulatory Health Care: An Introductory Course for Clinicians in Health Centers (MAHC1)
October 22-25, 2018 | Santa Fe, NM
This four-day, in-person course offers the specific management skills that address the needs of today’s clinical leaders. The course features workshops led by some of the most engaging and future-focused thought leaders in the field. In addition, the MAHC1 training agenda is designed to generate tangible results that support the move to value-based care. NEW TO THIS COURSE: a peer networking portal (accessible online or through an app) to continue growing your connections and learning beyond the 4-day intensive course! Reserve your place today! Apply online here! Learn more today.

2019 Medical-Legal Partnership Summit
September 19-20, 2019 | National Harbor, MD
Save the date!
General Information

Insurance and Access to Care in Urban and Rural Areas, 2014-2015
In this brief from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality researchers found that, while rural residents were more likely to have public insurance, there were few differences in the percentage reporting unmet need for medical care, dental care, or prescription drugs across the rural-urban continuum.

Gender Differences in Social Isolation and Social Support among Rural Residents
In this newly released policy brief, researchers at the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center looked at nationally-representative data on social habits of older Americans to learn more about social isolation and its impact on health outcomes in rural communities.

New Materials Available from the AIDS Education and Training Center

The HRSA-funded HIV/HCV (Hepatitis C virus) Coinfection Initiative aims to utilize the AETC HIV/HCV coinfection curriculum for training health care providers in five U.S. jurisdictional sites. Materials developed as part of this initiative are now available for all health centers from the AETC Program and include:

  • An HCV Screening and Treatment Flyer for providers treating people living with HIV
  • HIV/HCV co-infection patient engagement tools in English and Spanish (Passport to Cure brochure and Hep C Free cards)
MHP Salud Releases SDOH Publication
“Community Health Workers and the Social Determinants of Health.” This publication presents general information on the social determinants of health (SDOH), available tools for data collection on SDOH, and the role that community health workers may play in implementing SDOH programs.

Telehealth: Free Resources for Community and Migrant Health Centers

The National Advisory Council on Migrant Health urges health centers that serve migrant and seasonal agricultural workers to expand their telehealth and telemedicine programs. Telehealth offers an avenue towards bridging the gap of inequitable access to health care by enabling opportunities to deliver timely and remote primary and emergency care, and specialist consultations.

These resources provide health centers technical assistance, education, and information to support health care at a distance:

  • Telehealth Resource Centers
    Twelve HRSA-supported regional centers provide expert and customizable technical assistance to organizations and individuals who are actively providing or interested in providing telehealth services to rural and/or underserved communities.
  • Remote Patient Monitoring Toolkit
    Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of various health center staff. Remote monitoring can help patients avoid unnecessary trips to the center.
Grant Information
AACHC posts grant opportunities online. These listings are updated regularly and include links to the funding agencies. Please visit AACHC's Grants Opportunities and Resources page for more details.
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