Clinical Issues

Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Adults at Health Centers. Archived Webinar by Fenway This webinar explores the impact of loneliness and social isolation on older adults at health centers and strategies for combating these challenges when caring for aging patients.

Adolescent Relationship Abuse and Human Trafficking: Collaborating Across Systems for Prevention and Intervention. Policies/Guidelines by HealthPartnersIPVE, SBHA Health Partners on Intimate Partner Violence + Exploitation and the School-Based Health Alliance, partnered to train school-based healthcare (SBHC) providers and staff on strategies for addressing ARA among their patients. This intervention was informed by a previous study in SBHCs that found that patients who received brief universal education and harm reduction counseling about ARA were more likely to recognize sexual coercion, had increased knowledge of relationship abuse resources, and had increased self-efficacy to use harm reduction behaviors.

Advanced De-Escalation Techniques in Health Centers Session 1: Recognizing Warning Signs, Symptoms, and Contributing Factors of crisis behaviors. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors In this Community of Practice, participants will learn the verbal and non-verbal communication skills to effectively engage individuals with challenges, explore active listening techniques, identify strategies for collaborating with behavioral health professionals, develop protocols for referrals and follow-up care, and optimize organizational policies/procedures for patients.

Advanced De-Escalation Techniques in Health Centers Session 3: New Practices and Protocols-Responding to Challenging Behaviors. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors In this Community of Practice, participants will learn the verbal and non-verbal communication skills to effectively engage individuals with challenges, explore active listening techniques, identify strategies for collaborating with behavioral health professionals, develop protocols for referrals and follow-up care, and optimize organizational policies/procedures for patients.

Advancing Care Part 1: Managing Patients Living With Diabetes. Archived Webinar by Bureau of Primary Health Care and Renaye James Healthcare Advisors This two-part webinar series focuses on diabetes and hypertension, exploring the intersection of their disease pathology and performance improvement. This webinar reviews current evidence in diabetes management, provides operational recommendations for diabetes care, and reviews effective patient education and care management strategies to help individuals improve diabetes self-care and medication adherence.

Aging, HIV, and Primary Care at Health Centers: Sessions 1 and 2. Archived In-Person Training by Fenway This two-part series explores the unique healthcare needs of aging individuals living with HIV and provide primary care providers with strategies to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. Learn how to address the complex medical, social, and psychological challenges that arise as people with HIV age, and how to integrate HIV care with general aging-related health concerns.

Agricultural Workers are Athletes! Alcohol Use and Hydration for Agricultural Workers. Patient Material by NCFH NCFH developed a new resource for agricultural workers titled "Agricultural Workers are Athletes! Alcohol use and hydration for agricultural workers," to address how alcohol consumption can increase the risk of chronic dehydration in extreme heat. This resource also provides guidance for agricultural workers on when to seek care and support. Available in English and Spanish.

An Overview of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Program. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This Renaye James Healthcare Advisors' webinar introduces the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) Lifestyle Change Program (LCP) and Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program to help health centers build a strong business case for Implementation. It also covers setting program goals, outlining key components and standards, and tracking quality outcomes.

Approaches to Clinical Management for Substance Use Disorder During Pregnancy. Archived Webinar by Bizzell US Substance use can lead to poor health and safety outcomes for both mother and baby. This webinar reviews these risks and explores how health care providers can reduce stigma, leverage partnerships with social services and community organizations, and adopt evidence-based approaches to optimize health. These approaches include screening and referral protocols, coordinated discharge planning, and collaborative perinatal care.

Behavioral Health Integration 2.0: Meeting the Moment with Collaborative Care Models (Connecticut Primary Care Association). Archived In-Person Training by CHC Offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAP) on Clinical Workforce Development at the Connecticut Primary Care Association Annual Conference, this 60-minute breakout session will explore behavioral health integration through the lens of collaborative care models that blend brief interventions, case management, and psychiatric consultation into primary care. Presenters from Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI) will share best practices and lessons learned, as well as insights from their Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program to support workforce development and sustainable behavioral health integration.

Best in Show: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Tips and Tricks. Archived Webinar by Bizzell US With its combination of effectiveness and speed, the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model deserves a place in every health center’s behavioral health integration toolkit, no matter the stage of its integration journey. This resource covers the use of SBIRT for both adult and adolescent patients to help prevent, identify, and treat drug and alcohol use misuse. It covers the major how-tos of SBIRT: evaluating evidence-based screening and assessment tools; developing solid workflows; and building treatment referral networks.

Bridging the Gap in Comprehending Diabetes Management. Guide by MHPSalud This resource guide for migrant health centers is designed to enhance the dissemination of information on chronic disease and diabetes management. It will explore strategies to provide Community Health Workers & Health Center Staff with resources and engagement techniques to ensure proper access to care.

Caring for HIV in the Home Environment: Coordinating with CHWs. Archived Webinar by NCHPH This webinar highlighted how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can support HIV prevention, screening, and care coordination within health centers. Presenters from NCHPH’s Department of Data Analysis and Evaluation shared evidence-based models and field-tested strategies for integrating CHWs into multidisciplinary HIV care teams.

Cervical Cancer: Prevalence and Best Practices. Report by FJ, HOP FJ and HOP's report provides a summary of the prevalence of cervical cancer and best practices on how to increase access to gynecological health care.

CHWs and Mental Health First Aid. Brief by MHPSalud Learn how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can use Mental Health First Aid to recognize, respond to, and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges. This article provides tools, training insights, and real-world applications tailored for CHWs. Explore how early intervention through Mental Health First Aid can make a lasting impact on a person's well-being.

Clearer Futures: Identifying Eye Care Needs in School-Age Children. Archived Webinar by SBHA This webinar provided foundational knowledge on vision health in school-age children, including common conditions, the importance of early identification, and effective referral pathways. It outlined key information primary care providers should understand to ensure timely and appropriate eye care, setting the stage for deeper discussions in the second webinar of the series.

Communication and Customer Service for the Dental Department. E-Learning by NNOHA This new, interactive learning module is designed to support the oral health team in understanding skills and strategies to deliver positive customer service in a dental setting. This module is intended for the entire dental team from dental providers to administrative team members. (1.25 CDE is offered).

Connected Communities Health Initiative (CCHI): Session 3 - Integrated Behavioral Health in the Digital Age. Archived Webinar by HOP, MCN The third session, " Integrated Behavioral Health in the Digital Age " will explore pediatric behavioral health implications of digital dependence and provide recommendations for early, coordinated intervention for problematic media use.

Connecting Patients to Residential Substance Abuse Treatment. Infographic by CSH Nationally, there are significant state by state differences when accessing behavioral health services and residential care under Medicaid. This infographic will provide vital information and guidance for health centers to understand how to refer and connect patients to essential behavioral health services.

Continuity of Care for HIV after Disaster. Archived Webinar by Fenway This webinar will discuss the ways in which natural disasters and other emergencies can disrupt healthcare services, making it harder for individuals living with HIV to maintain consistent care. We will explore effective strategies for ensuring retention in HIV care during and after a disaster, focusing on how to support patients in maintaining their treatment plans and addressing the unique challenges they may face in crisis situations.

Dental Therapy Employment Manual for Michigan Community Health Centers. Manual by Michigan Primary Care Association A comprehensive guide to help health centers prepare for and incorporate dental therapists into their dental teams.

Diabetes Care Management: The Right Way - Part 1. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors In Part 1 of this two-part Renaye James Healthcare Advisors' training, this webinar offers health care providers knowledge and tools to implement a team-based Patient-Centered Medical Home diabetes care management program. It covers the roles and responsibilities of the diabetes care team, how to stratify diabetes care management individuals based on risk, and how to measure a diabetes care management program.

Diabetes Care Management: The Right Way - Part 2. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors In Part 2 of this Renaye James Healthcare Advisors' two-part training, this webinar informs health care providers on how to effectively implement a team-based Patient-Centered Medical Home diabetes care management program. It reinforces the care management process for individuals with diabetes and identifies the National Committee for Quality Assurance Electronic Medical Record requirements for diabetes care management programs.

Diving into Documentation, Billing, and Coding: Behavioral Health Integration. Archived Webinar by Bizzell US This is the second in a two-part series. It delves into the deeper challenges related to behavioral health integration (BHI) documentation, billing, and coding in health centers. It reviews current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) billing rules and strategies for appropriate documentation and coding of integrated behavioral health services in a community health center setting. The speaker also addresses documentation, billing, and coding considerations for substance use disorder treatment and remote delivery of behavioral health services.

Do Not Let Diabetes Harm Your Kidneys. Patient Material by NCFH NCFH's new patient flyer, Do not let Diabetes Harm your Kidneys, helps health center staff teach patients more about how diabetes and kidney health are connected. It provides important, practical action recommendations on what they can do to help keep themself healthy and prevent kidney disease. Available in English and Spanish.

Documentation, Coding and Billing for Behavioral Health Integration. Archived Webinar by Bizzell US Integrating behavioral health and substance use disorder services into primary care requires changes to both clinical care and administrative practices. This is the first in a two-part series that breaks down the essentials that health centers need to know to address common billing challenges when integrating behavioral health services with traditional medical services. There is discussion of clinical documentation that supports health center sustainability, including professional coding practices and revenue cycle management.

Employee-Focused Career Pathways: Supporting the Full Scope of Talent in the Mental Health Workforce. Archived Webinar by ACUsStar2Center This webinar is designed to provide participants with knowledge, tips, and tools to help them consider starting or expanding mental health career pathway opportunities at their health centers.

Enhance HIV Prevention Efforts At Your Health Center. Archived Webinar by CHC Join the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAP) on Clinical Workforce Development for a 60-minute training on enhancing HIV prevention efforts. This training will provide health centers and look-alikes with an overview of PrEP, updates on prescribing PrEP, best practices for prescribing workflows (including tele-PrEP), and a case study to illustrate practical implementation strategies.

Environmental Hazards and Lung Disease: Radon Exposure and Community Health Webinar. Archived Webinar by NNCC This webinar explored the serious health risks associated with radon exposure and its impact on community health. Participants learned how radon contributes to chronic conditions like COPD and Congestive Heart Failure and increases the risk of developing lung cancer, emphasizing prevention and mitigation strategies for better health outcomes.

Family Healthy Weight Program. E-Learning Guide by NACHC This action guide highlights seven strategies to start a successful Family Healthy Weight Program (FHWP) within a primary care setting. Based on learnings from a group of Health Centers implementing FHWPs over five years and updated Clinical Practice Guidelines, this implementation guide provides the foundation for success when a health center or clinical practice decides to begin a FHW program

Food is Medicine Narratives. Videorecording by NACHC Health Centers (HCs) are a key partner and provider of FIM programming as they are oftentimes first responders for communities facing food instability and chronic disease. The following narrative highlights the FIM activities of one such HC.

Gap Analysis on Post-Incarceration Health Care and Housing Linkage. Report by CSH This resource is intended to support health centers in identifying some important components to effective programming for HIV+ individuals leaving carceral settings to ensure smooth linkage to care and housing following discharge.

Healthy Sleep, Healthy Minds: Identifying and Treating Adolescent Insomnia to Support Mental Health. Archived Webinar by SBHA This webinar presented how addressing sleep problems in children and adolescents can play a powerful role in improving mental health and overall well-being. Participants learned how to recognize signs of insomnia, identify practical clinical strategies to support healthier sleep, and understand when additional support or referral may be needed.

HIV and Health Related Needs: Leveraging Community Intervention to Support Patients with HIV. Archived Webinar by NCHPH This webinar examined community intervention models that support people living with HIV, with a focus on populations in public and affordable housing. Presenters discussed how health centers can deploy CHWs to address health-related needs, strengthen care coordination, and support retention in HIV care. Practical examples and implementation insights highlighted real-world workflows, role clarity, and documentation practices that support sustainable HIV care programs.

HIV Care Coordination for Patients with Incarceration Experience at Health Centers. Archived Webinar by Fenway This webinar will focus on best practices for providing comprehensive HIV care at health centers for patients with a history of incarceration. We will discuss poor health outcomes and barriers often faced by this patient population, strategies for building trust and engagement in care, and best practices for care coordination and continuity.

HRSA UDS Sealant Measure FAQ. Fact Sheet by NNOHA Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the new UDS sealant measure for children between the ages of 6-9 years at risk for dental caries. Developed in consultation with oral health specialists and HRSA staff, the FAQ answers questions asked during NNOHA training and technical assistance sessions and webinars.

Implement Behavioral Health Training Programs to Address a Crucial National Shortage in Community Health Care Settings. Archived Webinar by CHC This toolkit is designed to help health centers develop and implement in-house behavioral health training programs. It includes information on program design, curriculum development, supervisor roles, and other resources. Experts also provide examples from practicum and postdoctoral programs to guide the creation of a behavioral health training pathway.

Improve Your Depression Screening for Health Center Populations Session 1: Maternal Health. Archived Webinar by Bureau of Primary Health Care and Renaye James Healthcare Advisors This Community of Practice introduces participants to common depression and other mental health screening tools that are available to the health center population, and relays strategies to implement these tools into the health center’s standard operating procedures. This Community of Practice will provide steps on how to effectively collaborate with mental health providers to assist in managing depression and other co-occurring mental health conditions with a focus on school-based health, maternal health, and older adult patients.

Improve Your Depression Screening for Health Center Populations Session 2: School-Based-Health. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This Community of Practice introduces participants to common depression and other mental health screening tools that are available to the health center population, and relays strategies to implement these tools into the health center’s standard operating procedures. This Community of Practice will provide steps on how to effectively collaborate with mental health providers to assist in managing depression and other co-occurring mental health conditions with a focus on school-based health, maternal health, and older adult patients.

Improve Your Depression Screening for Health Center Populations Session 3: Older Adults. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This Community of Practice introduces participants to common depression and other mental health screening tools that are available to the health center population, and relays strategies to implement these tools into the health center’s standard operating procedures. This Community of Practice will provide steps on how to effectively collaborate with mental health providers to assist in managing depression and other co-occurring mental health conditions with a focus on school-based health, maternal health, and older adult patients.

Improve Your Depression Screening for Health Center Populations Session 4: The Male Patient. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This Community of Practice introduces participants to common depression and other mental health screening tools that are available to the health center population, and relays strategies to implement these tools into the health center’s standard operating procedures. This Community of Practice will provide steps on how to effectively collaborate with mental health providers to assist in managing depression and other co-occurring mental health conditions with a focus on school-based health, maternal health, and older adult patients.

Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening and Support Small Group Training Series Session 4: Supporting the Mind: Journaling and Emotional Healing. Archived Webinar by MHPSalud This session builds Community Health Workers’ (CHWs) capacity to improve access to person-directed, holistic cancer care in agricultural worker communities. Through case studies, navigation strategies, and resource demonstrations, participants will strengthen their ability to guide individuals and families throughout the cancer care journey.

Improving Diabetes Self-Management for Patients with Disabilities: Strategies for Engagement and Care Coordination. Archived Webinar by NCHPH This session focused on strengthening diabetes self-care support for patients with physical, sensory, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. It highlighted practical strategies to strengthen patient engagement and improve care coordination. Participants explored workflow adaptations, caregiver education approaches, and collaboration strategies with public housing groups to support continuity of care.

Improving HIV Linkage to Care by Completing a Comprehensive Sexual History for Older Adults. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This training addresses the impact of HIV linkage to care, challenges, and screening and assessment methods for older adults receiving comprehensive sexual histories, as well as the impact a delayed sexual history assessment has on HIV linkage to care. Participants will identify strategies to manage provider and patient challenges in completing comprehensive sexual history and identify screening questions and assessment methods to complete sexual history in older adults.

Infectious Disease Risks and Management Post-disaster: Implications for Patients with HIV at Health Centers. Archived In-Person Training by Fenway This training will explore the increased infectious disease risks that arise after a disaster, with a particular focus on how these risks impact patients with HIV. We will discuss the critical role health centers play in managing and mitigating these risks, with best practices for ensuring that patients with HIV continue to receive the care and support they need in the aftermath of a disaster.

Instructions for Using Naloxone (English). Infographic by MCN This medication is used to treat overdoses from heroin, fentanyl, or prescription opioid medication.

Instructions for Using Naloxone (Spanish). Infographic by MCN This medication is used to treat overdoses from heroin, fentanyl, or prescription opioid medication.

Integrated Mental Health. Archived Webinar by SBHA This webinar was about how the School-Based Health Alliance explored integrated mental health approaches to strengthen care coordination, foster collaboration, and expand the delivery of quality services for school-aged children. It highlighted strategies to address barriers, enhance communication with patients and their families, and improve health outcomes through coordinated, patient-directed care.

Managing Chronic Pain: Maximizing Benefits and Minimizing Risks webinar. Archived Webinar by Bizzell US This resource is designed to increase primary care and behavioral health provider skills and confidence to assess patients’ chronic pain and to develop and implement evidence-informed, patient-directed care plans. Education will focus on effective patient-provider goal setting, risk mitigation, and communications strategies. Case studies will demonstrate how to apply what we learn to common clinical scenarios.

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Integration: Workforce Shortages, Retention, and Resilience. Archived Webinar by Bizzell US This webinar introduces practices that health centers can implement now to address acute staffing challenges within integrated care settings. We’ll briefly review the current mental health and substance use disorder staffing challenges, and dive into strategies to support staff training, retention, and resilience. You’ll leave with quality improvement ideas to bolster your workforce development efforts.

My Health Is My Treasure: A Guide for Living Well With Diabetes (English). Patient Material by MCN Diabetes is a common but complicated health condition facing agricultural workers within the United States. To help assist agricultural workers in learning about this diagnosis, this low-literacy comic book explores the topic through the full-color story of an agricultural farmworker named Goyo. His recent diagnosis of diabetes prompts him to engage in conversations with other agricultural workers on topics of diet, exercise, and illness prevention while facing the unique hurdles of living a life of migration. The comic book was originally produced in Spanish and is now available in English.

My Health Is My Treasure: A Guide for Living Well With Diabetes (Spanish). Patient Material by MCN Diabetes is a common but complicated health condition facing agricultural workers within the United States. To help assist agricultural workers in learning about this diagnosis, this low-literacy comic book explores the topic through the full-color story of an agricultural farmworker named Goyo. His recent diagnosis of diabetes prompts him to engage in conversations with other agricultural workers on topics of diet, exercise, and illness prevention while facing the unique hurdles of living a life of migration. The comic book was originally produced in Spanish and is now available in English below.

My Health Is My Treasure: A Guide for Living Well With Diabetes (Versión Puerto Rico). Patient Material by MCN Diabetes is a common but complicated health condition facing agricultural workers within the United States. To help assist agricultural workers in learning about this diagnosis. This low-literacy comic book explores the topic through the full-color story of an agricultural farmworker named Goyo, whose recent diagnosis of diabetes prompts him to engage in conversations with other agricultural workers on topics of diet, exercise, and illness prevention while facing the unique hurdles of living a life of migration. The comic book was originally produced in Spanish and is now available in English below.

Navigating the Hidden Challenges of Health Centers' Role in Addressing the Opioid Crisis. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This technical assistance provides an overview of the opioid epidemic, the role of prescription practices that have led to widespread addiction, and steps to approach patients with substance use disorder. The training will discuss the impact that substance use disorder has on families, caregivers, and health care and behavioral health providers.

NNOHA Workforce Chapter: Operations Manual. Manual by NNOHA This chapter of the NNOHA Operations Manual describes the oral health workforce in health centers.

Optimizing Mental Health Outcomes Through Nutrition Integration. Archived Webinar by Bizzell US Explore how integrated primary care teams can strengthen chronic disease care by including nutrition services in the clinical workflows of mental health and substance use providers. Participants will gain practical insights from health center peers to build effective referral pathways, enhance team communication, and improve whole‑person care.

Optimizing the Role of Integrated Oral Health in Health Centers. Archived Webinar by CHC An informative 60-minute training on the role of integrated oral health in improving patient care. Through an interdisciplinary panel discussion and practical case study, expert panelists will illustrate how integration strengthens collaboration and enhances patient access. Dr. Sheela Tummala, Chief Dental Officer, at Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI) presents.

Optimizing Your Health Center's EHR to Support HIV Prevention. Archived Webinar by Fenway This webinar will focus on how health centers can optimize their Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to better support the provision and usage of medications for HIV prevention.

Oral Health Care for People with HIV at Health Centers. Archived Webinar by Fenway Join the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center for a webinar highlighting the unique oral health needs of people with HIV and discuss the ways in which health centers can provide effective, comprehensive oral care.

Partnering for Prevention: Strategies for BMI Screening and Diabetes Prevention for School-Aged Children. Archived Webinar by SBHA This webinar was about how the School-Based Health Alliance examined the vital role of school-based BMI screening and diabetes prevention in promoting whole child health. It explored prevention-driven approaches through innovative collaborations between health centers and schools, highlighting strategies to foster student and family engagement and encourage healthy behaviors that support long-term well-being.

Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration webinar. Archived Webinar by Bizzell US Pediatric mental health challenges are common, yet most primary care providers face challenges when delivering complete behavioral health services. This training explores the role of integrated care in addressing pediatric behavioral health throughout childhood—from infants and toddlers to school-aged children and adolescents. Presenters share strategies to support family-centered practices throughout screening and assessment, referral, and care coordination and provide examples from evidence-based programs, such as home visits and Healthy Start.

Pediatric Depression Screening and Treatment Strategies ​. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This training provides a comprehensive overview of why depression screening tools are essential in pediatric care, highlighting their role in early identification, tracking symptoms, and guiding clinical decision-making within the context of the current pediatric mental health landscape. Participants will explore common obstacles to care and practical strategies to address them, while gaining an understanding of the key features and types of validated screening tools, including depression-specific and suicide risk assessments.

Preparing Mental Health Leaders. Proceedings/Minutes Archived Webinar by ACUsStar2Center This webinar addresses the considerations of sponsoring an in-house training program across all educational levels, including the benefits, program structure, design, curriculum, role, and required resources.

Preventing Heart Disease Through Lifestyle Changes and Early Detection. Report by MHPSalud This article focuses on heart health as an act of self-love, emphasizing prevention, early detection, and small lifestyle changes that make a big impact in various communities.

Preventing Substance Use & Exploitation in Adolescence. Archived Webinar by HealthPartnersIPVE, SBHA This webinar, hosted by Futures Without Violence and the School-Based Health Alliance, equipped health center providers and administrators, including school-based health centers, with strategies to address substance use, adolescent relationship abuse, and exploitation. Presenters highlighted clinical and community-based approaches to strengthen prevention and response efforts, while promoting universal education so that all adolescent patients receive information and resources. Participants explored ways to collaborate with youth, families, schools, and community organizations to build safer, healthier environments for adolescents.

Prevention and Practice: Behavioral Health Amongst Individuals with Disabilities. Archived Webinar by NCHPH This two-session series provided health center teams with practical tools to strengthen colorectal cancer screening and follow-up care. Participants explored screening protocols, patient scenarios, and care coordination strategies that improve outcomes.

Promising Practice: Improving Care Coordination and Health Outcomes for Diabetic Patients through Medical and Dental Integration. Case Study by NNOHA CommUnityCare in Texas shares how their organization implemented medical and dental integration through NNOHA Integration of Diabetes and Oral Health Learning Collaborative to help improve the health outcomes of patients with diabetes.

Promising Practice: Integrating Oral Health and Primary Care for Patients with Diabetes. Report Case Study by NNOHA This promising practice features Horizon Health Care, Inc. in South Dakota. This health center implemented a medical and dental integration program for patients with diabetes while participating in NNOHA's Integration of Diabetes and Oral Health Learning Collaborative.

Promising Practice: Utilizing Quality Improvement for Integrating Oral Health and Diabetes Care. Case Study by NNOHA This promising practice features Wood River Health in Rhode Island. This health center has implemented several integration initiatives to improve overall patient health. Their care model focuses on engaging patients with multiple services while they are already visiting one of the clinic sites.

Promising Practices for Ending the HIV Epidemic through Integrated MOUD Care. Fact Sheet by CSH, NHCHC Health centers play a vital role in prevention and treatment of HIV and Hepatitis C to improve overall access to care. This fact sheet provides an overview of best practices in engagement in care at this intersection and discusses prevention strategies to reduce rates of coinfection.

Promising Practices in Tobacco Use Screening and Cessation. Archived Webinar by NCHPH, NHCHC The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) hosted an engaging webinar with guest speakers from the Stanford REACH Lab, UCSF Smoking Cessation Leadership Center and the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, highlighting innovative and effective approaches to address tobacco use among homeless individuals and residents of public housing. This session provided up-to-date promising practices in smoking cessation programs and delivery models that health centers can implement to improve outcomes for their patients.

Reducing Suicide Risk for Patients at Health Centers. Archived Webinar by Fenway This webinar will focus on strategies and best practices for health centers to reduce suicide risk among patients. We will discuss risk factors and warning signs of suicidality and explore the critical role of health center staff in identifying and intervening with at-risk patients. Additionally, we will provide evidence-based suicide prevention practices, including strategies for collaborating with community resources.

Standing Orders on Diabetes Management (March 26, 2026). Archived Webinar by CHC Presented by Mary Blankson, Chief Nursing Officer, and Natalie Bycenski, Senior Nurse Manager, at Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI), this 60-minute activity session will explore how to implement effective standing orders for diabetes management, drawing from national best practices and CHCI’s organizational guidelines. Expert faculty will highlight the key roles of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Medical Assistants (MAs) in streamlining clinical processes, training, and credentialing.

Streamline Fall 2025 Article - MCN’s Diabetes Comic Book in Action: Supporting Community Health in Minnesota. Report by MCN This article will provide information on diabetes management among MSAW and their families building on the spring community health worker ECHO communities of practice.

Strengthening Diabetes Self-Monitoring Education and Support. Archived Webinar by CHC Presented by Mary Blankson, Chief Nursing Officer, at Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI), this 60-minute webinar discusses the importance of patient self-monitoring and self-education in improving A1c levels. Participants will gain practical knowledge on identifying effective self-monitoring strategies, applying best practices in diabetes education, and developing an action plan to implement diabetes self-monitoring education and support within their health center.

Strengthening Oropharyngeal Cancer Screening in Dental Settings Webinar. Archived Webinar by NCHPH, NNOHA Hosted by the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) and the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA), this session highlighted practical approaches for integrating oropharyngeal cancer screening into dental and primary care workflows. The session reviewed common risk factors, including tobacco use and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and discussed prevention strategies such as HPV vaccination and patient education. Participants gained practical insight into how health centers can strengthen screening efforts, support cancer prevention, and promote coordinated care across clinical teams serving residents of public housing.

Supporting HIV and Substance Use Disorder Care Retention through Community Outreach and Mobile Health Care. Videorecording by Fenway This training reviews community outreach and mobile units as a promising practice for HIV and SUD retention.

Synthetic Opioids and the Impact on Community Health. Archived Webinar by NCHPH The National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing hosted a timely discussion on the growing presence of synthetic opioids, including nitazenes, and their impact on community health. The webinar examined how health centers strengthened prevention efforts, patient education, and response strategies to address this emerging threat.

Team-Based Diabetes Care Across the Lifespan – Session 1: Optimizing the Use of Diabetes Educators. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This training series explores the incorporation of Community Health Workers (CHWs), care managers, diabetes educators, behavioral health professionals, and endocrinologists in advancing team-based diabetes care for pediatric, maternal, and geriatric populations. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools to enhance communication, coordination, and outcomes in diabetes management across various care settings.

Team-Based Diabetes Care Across the Lifespan Session 2: The Endocrinologist: An Essential Team Member. Archived Webinar by Bureau of Primary Health Care and Renaye James Healthcare Advisors This training series explores the incorporation of Community Health Workers (CHWs), care managers, diabetes educators, behavioral health professionals, and endocrinologists in advancing team-based diabetes care for pediatric, maternal, and geriatric populations. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools to enhance communication, coordination, and outcomes in diabetes management across various care settings.

Team-Based Diabetes Care Across the Lifespan Session 3: Using Community Health Workers and Care Managers. Archived Webinar by Bureau of Primary Health Care and Renaye James Healthcare Advisors This training series explores the incorporation of Community Health Workers (CHWs), care managers, diabetes educators, behavioral health professionals, and endocrinologists in advancing team-based diabetes care for pediatric, maternal, and geriatric populations. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools to enhance communication, coordination, and outcomes in diabetes management across various care settings.

Team-Based Diabetes Care Across the Lifespan Session 4: Integrating Behavioral Health Providers Into Diabetes Care. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This training series explores the incorporation of Community Health Workers (CHWs), care managers, diabetes educators, behavioral health professionals, and endocrinologists in advancing team-based diabetes care for pediatric, maternal, and geriatric populations. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools to enhance communication, coordination, and outcomes in diabetes management across various care settings.

Tele-Behavioral Health: Improving Access, Engagement, and Health. Archived Webinar by Bizzell US This training highlights practical strategies to implement and optimize tele-behavioral health in health center settings for mental health and substance use disorder care. It includes insights on best practices to consider for developing a strategic plan, documentation, billing, and coding, preparing patients and providers, and process improvement. Common challenges and rules and regulations to support tele-behavioral health implementation and quality improvement will also be explored.

Teledentistry Readiness Assessment. Guide by NNOHA This assessment helps health centers determine their level of readiness to implement teledentistry services.

The Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury: Has Your Head Been Hurt (CHATS Head Injury Tool). Form by HealthPartnersIPVE, Ohio Domestic Violence Network When your head, neck, or face gets hurt, the injuries might not be visible or show up right away but can impact your brain and your life in many ways. Please complete this CHATS form and work with your advocate to get support after a head injury.

The Effect of Syndemics on Public Housing Residents and Other Medically Underserved Populations. Archived Webinar by NCHPH This session examined how multiple co-occurring health conditions interact to increase risk among individuals living in public housing and other medically underserved communities. The session highlighted how factors such as housing instability, food access, substance use disorders, and limited access to care contribute to these challenges. Participants learned practical approaches to strengthen care planning, improve coordination across services, and support more effective patient-centered care.

The Impact of Technology on Youth Education, Development, and Pediatric Health. Archived Webinar by Bureau of Primary Health Care and Renaye James Healthcare Advisors This training shares the benefits and challenges of technology on youth education, childhood development, and mental health so pediatric health providers will be prepared to support families in fostering healthy technology habits. This training will share the latest research on technology's effects on education and child development, allowing participants to identify and promote healthy technology use and support youth mental health.

The Impact of Tobacco and Cigarette Smoking in Oral Health. Archived Webinar by NCHPH, NNOHA This webinar designed for health center staff, dental professionals, and community health educators explored the intersection of tobacco use, oral health, and public housing. Speakers from the National Center for Health in Public Housing, the National Network for Oral Health Access, and the American Lung Association discussed trends in tobacco use and their impact on oral health, the vital role of dental teams in tobacco cessation, and practical tools, resources and strategies for implementing integrated tobacco cessation programs in health centers.

The Importance of Support Services for Patients Experiencing Community Isolation. Brief by NCHPH Older people with HIV may face different issues than their younger counterparts, including greater community isolation and loneliness. Stigma is also a particular concern among older people with HIV. Stigma negatively affects people’s quality of life, self-image, and behaviors, and may prevent them from disclosing their HIV status or seeking the health care or support services that patients may require. This issue brief lists the health-related needs affecting patients and resources to find assistance.

The Role of Food for Health Programs in Community Health. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors "Food for Health" is a concept that emphasizes the role of nutrition and dietary choices in promoting health, preventing disease, and managing chronic health conditions. Speakers will address the interventions and integration of "Food for Health" programs into health centers and how it supports strategies for the management of rising-risk BMI patients.

Tips to Structuring Your Behavioral Health Program. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This Renaye James Healthcare Advisors' webinar addresses workforce challenges in behavioral health by defining the value of Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) in primary care, offering strategies for recruiting and onboarding staff, providing insights into daily workflows, and examining successes and challenges at key implementation milestones. How an IBH model differs from traditional outpatient mental health specialty care and the use of associated quality improvement measures are covered.

Treating Alcohol Use Disorder in an Integrated Care Setting. Microlearning by Bizzell US What’s your next step following a positive patient screening for alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Reinforce your skills and confidence with a discussion of motivational interviewing techniques to support patient-directed treatment plans with an introduction to the National Institute on Drug Abuse Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medication, and other Substance use (TAPS) screening and assessment tool.

Understanding the Impact and Management of Food Addiction for Rising Risk BMI. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This training addresses the impact, identification, and management of food addiction characteristics for patients with elevated or rising BMI (Body Mass Index). This training will address the definition and pathogenesis of food addiction, and interventions that healthcare providers can initiate to minimize the rising BMI will also be discussed.

Updates in HIV Prevention at Health Centers. Archived Webinar by Fenway This webinar will provide a comprehensive review of advancements in HIV prevention. We will discuss updated guidelines and best practices for medication prescribing and monitoring, emerging agents, and other new developments.

User's Guide for the Implementation of In-House Dental Assistant Training Programs. Guide by NNOHA This publication describes strategies for health centers to implement in-house dental assistant training programs to enhance recruitment and retention.

Youth-Centered Health Care: Practical & Modern Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult Patients (A Tip Sheet for Community Health Centers). Brief by Connected Communities Health Initiative (CCHI) Adolescents and young adults (i.e., youth ages 12-24 years) face a wide range of challenges that can affect health care access, current well-being, and long-term health outcomes. Acute and chronic experiences of housing instability, food insecurity, and family-related stressors can especially have major negative impacts on the physical, behavioral, and mental health of youth. Health centers are uniquely positioned to identify and address issues that adversely affect the health outcomes of adolescents and young adults. In this Tip Sheet, we present examples of strategies and models that health centers can adopt to positively influence the health and wellness of youth.