Antes del inicio del período de inscripción abierta, el 1 de octubre, la Kaiser Family Foundation presenta un video en español para que el público comprenda mejor los cambios que vienen próximamente bajo la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (Affordable Care Act o ACA, en inglés). “Los You Toons Se Preparan para […]
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Video Explanation of the Health Insurance Marketplace by the Maine Consumers for Affordable Health Care
This simple and direct explanation of the Health Insurance Marketplace was released by the Maine Consumers for Affordable Health Care (CAHC). Please note that even if you aren’t a resident of Maine, everything except the Maine-specific stats apply to your state. You should also know that this video was created with a budget of $250.00 […]
Social Networking Technologies as an Emerging Tool for HIV Prevention
A UCLA study published Sept. 3 in the peer-reviewed journal Annals of Internal Medicine demonstrates that an approach that combines behavioral science with social media and online communities can lead to improved health behaviors among men at risk of HIV infection. The evidence-based approach not only led to increased HIV testing and encouraged significant behavioral […]
Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care for Children and Youth: Concepts and Strategies
Behavioral health conditions among children and adolescents today occur at an alarming rate, affecting their overall growth and development, and leading to higher mortality rates in adulthood. To change this trajectory, children’s healthcare must shift from treatment of chronic conditions to prevention and early identification of mental and physical illnesses. Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary […]
Family Partners of Hudson County: Family-Driven Care
NNEDLearn 2013 Participant: Family Partners of Hudson County Description: Family Partners of Hudson County serve the families and youth in Hudson County. They partner with a care management organization and serve families and youth with intensive, moderate and supportive needs in their homes, schools and communities. The organization employs families with lived experience reflective of […]
Behavioral Health Providers Engaging Cultural Networks in Wellness Partnerships
NNEDLearn 2013 Participant: Vaughn Associates Description: Faith Wellness Partnerships work in partnership with primarily African American and Latino churches and mosques located in the community. Mental Health professionals collaborate with clergy on health and wellness behavior change initiatives. The wellness programs have been successful in accomplishing: Depression and stress reduction workshops for congregations Health fairs […]