Serving Military Veterans in Health Centers: Exploring Unexpected Partners and Resources
Year Developed: 2021
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Board of Directors; Enabling Staff; Outreach Staff; PCAs
Secondary Audience: Adminstrative Staff; C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CMOs. CIOS, etc.)
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Association of Community Health Centers (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This webinar provides a current snapshot of Veteran patients in Health Centers and opportunities to advance projects in service to Veteran patients, with partners like the Veterans Administration or local philanthropies. Consider how ARP funding might support a vulnerable Veteran population and their needs.
Resource Details: Learn about a promising practice from a NY Health Center that developed and funded an employee position to liaison with the VA. Hear from the NYS Health Foundation and their motivation for investing in Veteran wellness efforts at health centers. NACHC is pleased to offer this learning event in partnership with CHCANYS, the NY Primary Care Association.
Resource Topic: Operations, Promising/Best Practices, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Enabling Services (ES), Patient-Centered Health Outcomes, Patient Engagement.
Keywords: Veterans.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.