The “it’s ok” campaign aims to bring attention to and promote awareness of mental health issues in the Asian community. By leveraging the power of social media, the campaign hopes to foster greater dialogue about mental health issues, eliminate the stigma associated with it, and connect those seeking help with one another and with the […]
Virtual & Web-Based
Using Social Media to Prevent HIV among African American and Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men
Facebook and other social networking technologies could serve as effective tools for preventing HIV infection among at-risk groups, suggests a study titled Online Social Networking for HIV Education and Prevention: A Mixed-Methods Analysis. Researchers found that African American and Latino men who have sex with men voluntarily used health-related Facebook groups, which were created by […]
Health and Wellness Online Community for Black Women
Objective: To promote physical and mental health and wellness among African American women. Description: BlackWomensHealth.com (BWH) is an online community founded by David P. Pryor, M.D., a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician. This site informs the community about health issues through articles and current events and is dedicated to helping community members reach their peak level […]
BioZen Smartphone App uses Biofeedback to Support Soldiers’ Mental Health
Biofeedback, a technique that uses electrical sensors to measure signals produced by the muscles, brain and other body parts, is often used to treat physical and psychological ailments. Now, a smartphone app is helping members of the military take advantage of biofeedback to combat stress. BioZen, available free for Android devices, works with six different […]
Enrollment Strategies for Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act Program
Objective: Locate and enroll uninsured Native American children into the Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) program by overcoming barriers, including the belief that insurance is not needed because of access to Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal, or Urban facilities; fear of government; and misinformation on eligibility for Medicaid/CHIP. The overall goal is to enroll and retain 700 […]
Medicare Part D Enrollment Assistance
Objective: To provide a familiar, comfortable atmosphere with time for Q&A for patients to better understand services being offered at the center. To ensure that patients are adequately informed of their coverage options in order to select the best Medicare Part D plan for them. Description: This enrollment program began in 2006 with the implementation of […]