Community Health

A Performance Improvement Approach to Childhood Chronic Diseases Beyond the Exam Room. Archived Webinar by NCMLP, Fenway, Part of Connected Communities Health Initiative (CCHI) In this session, the audience ventured "beyond the exam room" to explore essential performance improvement concepts, strengthen understanding of the root causes of childhood illness, and introduce practical activities such as needs assessments and community referral pathway development.

A Shared Vision: Building Community Partnerships for School-Based Eye Care Programs Webinar. Archived Webinar by SBHA This session explores strategies for leveraging partnerships to expand access to school-based eye care. Presenters will highlight models from SBHCs that serve different populations and demonstrate a range of approaches, from on-site staff to mobile and visiting vision care services.

Addressing Disaster-Driven Needs to Enhance Health Outcomes. Archived Webinar by NCMLP Through this webinar, healthcare and legal professionals gained tools to tackle disaster-related challenges that affect patient care and community recovery. The session highlighted strategies for addressing needs during and after disasters, while fostering strong partnerships for coordinated support.

Addressing Home Hazards Through Health Center Practice. Archived Webinar by NCHPH In this webinar hosted by NCHPH, we highlighted the crucial role health centers play in ensuring safe living conditions. We shared practical, evidence-based approaches for reducing home hazards and improving safety outcomes. Through a combination of case examples, workflow models, and data-driven strategies, the session provided attendees with valuable tools for conducting safety screenings, effectively communicating findings, and connecting patients with appropriate housing and safety resources.

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.

Advancing Patient Health, Wellness, and Satisfaction Factsheet Series. Fact Sheet by NCMLP This series of three (3) fact sheets from NCMLP explores how justiciable events shape individual and community wellness, and how health centers can respond with integrated, evidence-based approaches. Drawing on national research, the series examines how people navigate wellness-related problems — where they seek help, what drives their satisfaction with legal, medical, and mental health services, and how cross-disciplinary collaboration affects both patient and provider outcomes. Together, these resources equip health centers to strengthen community partnerships, improve screening and referral practices, reduce provider burnout, and implement sustainable, wellness-centered strategies that enhance quality, value, and outcomes.

Advancing Patient Health, Wellness, and Satisfaction: Exploring Common Life Challenges. Archived Webinar by NCMLP This webinar from NCMLP explores how everyday life problems, such as legal and other health-related issues, impact individual wellness and how healthcare providers can play a critical role in improving patient satisfaction and outcomes. This session help health center staff explore the common life challenges people face and how they perceive their severity.

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.

Aligning the I-HELP™ Framework with Healthcare Quality Measurement. Report by NCMLP This publication offers practical guidance and examples of how health centers can align the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership’s I‑HELP™ framework with healthcare quality measurement, helping teams assess the impact of medical-legal partnerships on patient outcomes and performance improvement.

An Introduction to Agricultural Worker Health and Key Resources. Archived Webinar by FJ, HOP, MCN, MHPSalud, NACHC, NCFH The Farmworker Health Netwrok (FHN) comprised of MHP Salud, Farmworker Justice, Migrant Clinicians Network, Health Outreach Partners, the National Center for Farmworker Health and the National Association for Community Health Centers, presents a national webinar that will provide a comprehensive orientation for health centers that are designed to serve agricultural workers and their families in the United States. This session highlights the unique challenges agricultural workers face in accessing care and how health centers can address them through improved delivery models, along with how FHN’s roles, core services, and resources support these efforts.

Best Practices for Community Health Worker (CHW) Practice-Based Learning Placements. Report by MHPSalud This resource, developed collaboratively by MHP Salud and Northwest Regional Primary Care Association (NWRPCA), supports Community Health Worker’s Apprenticeship programs, training and the expansion of comprehensive, person-directed care. It is designed for health centers and other key stakeholders.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Assessment in Well Visits. Archived Webinar by SBHA This webinar was about exploring how Health Centers can use school-based well visits to strengthen whole-child health and prevention for school-aged children. Participants will learn strategies to integrate BMI screening with counseling, nutrition, physical activity, and family engagement using an approach that supports healthy habits and fosters collaboration between health centers, schools, and families.

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.

Building & Sustaining Community Health Worker Programs in Health Centers: Building Stronger Teams: Community Health Worker Collaboration, Role Alignment & Tues, 2/4/2026 Tues, 3/10/2026 Session 3: Workforce Recruitment and Retention Strategies Workflow Design. Guide by MHPSalud "Equip health center teams with strategies to strengthen and sustain Community Health Worker programs, improve workforce capacity, and enhance access to comprehensive care for Agricultural Workers "

Building & Sustaining Community Health Worker Programs in Health Centers: Groundwork for Success: Understanding the Community Health Worker Role in Health Centers. Guide by MHPSalud Equip health center teams with strategies to strengthen and sustain Community Health Worker programs, improve workforce capacity, and enhance access to comprehensive care for Agricultural Workers.

Building & Sustaining Community Health Worker Programs in Health Centers: Sustaining and Growing Your Community Health Worker Program: Workforce Well-Being & Long-Term Program Development. Guide by MHPSalud Equip health center teams with strategies to strengthen and sustain Community Health Worker programs, improve workforce capacity, and enhance access to comprehensive care for Agricultural Workers.

Building & Sustaining Community Health Worker Programs in Health Centers: Workforce Recruitment and Retention Strategies. Guide by MHPSalud Equip health center teams with strategies to strengthen and sustain Community Health Worker programs, improve workforce capacity, and enhance access to comprehensive care for Agricultural Workers.

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.

Case Studies: The Power of Partnerships Between Health Centers & Rural Hospitals. Case Study by National TA and Coordination Center NTAP (NACHC) This resource showcases innovative partnerships between health centers and rural hospitals that are redefining how communities address workforce shortages, access barriers, and population health challenges. Drawing from successful collaborations in three states, these case studies illustrate how shared vision, coordinated services, and community-centered investments can build adaptable rural health systems and advance long-term community well-being.

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.

Confidentiality in the Age of Open Notes. Brief by HealthPartnersIPVE This educational brief explores confidentiality policies and practices, safety considerations for survivors, methods for disclosing limits of confidentiality to patients, electronic health record (EHR) adaptations, tracking intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and exploitation (IPV/HT/E) measures in the Uniform Data System (UDS), and client-centered approaches to care. Protecting survivor confidentiality is a cornerstone of clinical care. This brief includes practical considerations to help health centers (HCs) adapt to the evolving landscape of telemedicine and patient access to medical records. HCs can utilize the featured practices, policies, and resources to protect the confidentiality and increase the safety of survivors of IPV/HT/E.

Connected Communities Health Initiative: Prevention and Action in Primary Care Practice. Archived Webinar by AAPCHO, FJ, NCFH, NCHPH This second session of the Connected Communities Health Initiative (CCHI) “Understanding and Addressing the Childhood Chronic Disease Crisis” Webinar Series explores tools and strategies to address the root cause of rising childhood chronic diseases and how to incorporate them into commonly used platforms, as well as discuss new documentation strategies for health center teams.

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.

Disabilities and Human Trafficking. Brief by HealthPartnersIPVE This six page educational brief highlights the multiple factors that contribute to the elevated prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV), exploitation (E), and HT among youth with disabilities as well as how exposure to such violence impacts their health, and will offer recommendations for health centers ensuring that patients have access to and can receive relevant support and 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.

Emergency Preparedness for Children and Families Using Mobile Van Services. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors Participants will learn about the strategic planning, operational considerations, and best practices for deploying mobile vans to respond to emergencies for children and families and to provide essential community services. Staffing recommendations, technology requirements, and safety protocols for mobile van services will also be discussed.

Emergency Services for Patients Affected by Natural Disasters. Guide by CSH Effective emergency response management that prioritizes patient outcomes depends on health centers understanding of available resources and their capacity to efficiently deploy resources. This publication increases awareness of available resources and best practice strategies for initiating or improving health centers capacity to ensure patient linkage to care and continued engagement following a natural disaster.

Enhancing Emergency Preparedness in Health Centers for Addressing IPV, HT, and Exploitation. Brief by HealthPartnersIPVE This 4-page educational brief outlines strategies for enhancing emergency preparedness in health centers (HCs), with a focus on intimate partner violence (IPV), human trafficking (HT), and exploitation (E). By implementing improved protocols and strengthening community collaborations, HCs can better serve their patients during public health emergencies and natural disasters.

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.

Establishing a Partnership to Improve Patient Care and Outcomes. Archived Webinar by NCMLP The first part of the series (Webinar 1) introduced the core components and activities of a MLP, the role of MLP in addressing patients’ health related needs to improve care and outcomes, and how to lay the foundation for establishing a strong MLP. Participants explored different models of MLPs (e.g., highlighting variations in staffing and funding) and, in preparation for subsequent sessions, begin to learn about approaches for seamless integration of MLP services into health center operations.

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

Farmworker Health Network Training and Technical Assistance Resources for Health Centers Serving Agricultural Workers. Information Package by FJ, HOP, MCN, MHPSalud, NCFH, NACHC This resource provides an overview of the Farmworker Health Network (FHN), comprised of six National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of agricultural workers through targeted training and technical assistance. It outlines each organization’s areas of expertise, available services, and key contact information to support health centers in strengthening the quality of care provided to these workers and their families.

Five Ways Health Centers Can Promote Health Care Access for Survivors of Domestic Violence (A 2-pager). Brief by HealthPartnersIPVE This 2-pager summarizes the key actions to promote health center enrollment for survivors of domestic violence; and how health centers may partner with community-based programs, such as DV advocacy programs. This shorter-format may be ideal for staff training; as a guide for staff implementation; and as a handout to share with community partners. (PDF is 2 pages in English)

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.

Food Is Medicine Replication Guide For Health Centers. Guide by NCFH NCFH developed a guide to facilitate the implementation of Food is Medicine, also known as produce prescription programs, in health center settings. This guide helps health centers understand the benefits of addressing nutritional food access among their patients and walks them through the step-by-step process of starting their own program.

Foundations of Colorectal Cancer Screening and Care for Health Educators and Community Health Workers (CHWs). 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.

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.

Getting Started with Health-Related Needs Screening. Microlearning by NACHC In this session, we move from understanding to implementation. We will focus on how health centers can begin screening for health-related needs and how that screening connects to patient care, workflow, and population health strategies.

Health and Housing: A Guide to Key Outcomes and Data Tracking. Guide by CSH This guide enhances understanding of the health conditions experienced by individuals navigating housing instability. Utilizing existing data elements monitored at the intersection of health and housing allows professionals to reduce the administrative burden associated with new data tracking mechanisms while streamlining operations to improve health outcomes.

Health Center Leaders: Developing Community Health Worker Career Pathways: Community Health Worker Professional Development. Guide by MHPSalud This small group training series will help health centers build and strengthen career development pathways for Community Health Workers (CHWs.) Sessions will focus on strengthening CHW training, enhancing leadership capacity, and creating meaningful, practice-based learning opportunities within health centers.

Health Center Leaders: Developing Community Health Worker Career Pathways: Exploring Apprenticeship & Training Programs. Guide by MHPSalud This small group training series will help health centers build and strengthen career development pathways for Community Health Workers (CHWs.) Sessions will focus on strengthening CHW training, enhancing leadership capacity, and creating meaningful, practice-based learning opportunities within health centers.

Health Center Leaders: Developing Community Health Worker Career Pathways: Sustaining and creating opportunities for professional growth. Guide by MHPSalud This small group training series will help health centers build and strengthen career development pathways for Community Health Workers (CHWs.) Sessions will focus on strengthening CHW training, enhancing leadership capacity, and creating meaningful, practice-based learning opportunities within health centers.

Health Center Leaders: Developing Community Health Worker Career Pathways: Sustaining and Creating Opportunities for Professional Growth. Guide by MHPSalud This small group training series will help health centers build and strengthen career development pathways for Community Health Workers (CHWs.) Sessions will focus on strengthening CHW training, enhancing leadership capacity, and creating meaningful, practice-based learning opportunities within health centers.

Health Centers Serving Veterans: The US Department of Veteran Affairs Graduate Medical Education Pilot. Archived In-Person Training by NACHC This webinar focuses on teaching as a vital component of the health center mission. It specifically addresses the opportunities available through the Mission 403 GME Pilot and explores whether these opportunities fit with the health center’s workforce plan.

Health Policy Bulletin. Policy Brief by FJ Policy in Action to support people experiencing Sexual Harassment

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.

How Primary Care Associations Can Serve as Champions of Multisector Collaboration. Brief by NCMLP This publication will highlight how primary care associations (PCAs) can play a leading role in the development and implementation of health center-based medical-legal partnerships (MLPs). The spotlight will also help health centers understand how the evidence-based MLP approach can support improvements in care quality and patient outcomes.

HRSA Resources to Guide Health Center Collaboration with Carceral Partners. Guide by BPHC The Bridging Priorities Guide and the Strengthening Collaboration Worksheet are complementary resources designed to be used together: "Bridging Priorities: A Cross-Sector Guide for Health Centers and Carceral Facilities" - This guide helps health centers and carceral facilities understand each other’s missions, constraints and operating environments. Pair this guide with the Strengthening Collaboration Worksheet (see below) to move from understanding to action, co-designing processes that improve continuity of care and support successful reentry. "Strengthening Collaboration: A Worksheet to Help Health Centers and Carceral Facilities Work Together Effectively" - This practical worksheet offers strategies and actionable steps for health centers and carceral facilities to collaborate effectively to support continuity of care and successful reentry.

Implementing Support Strategies and Practices for the Community Health Workforce. Brief by MHPSalud MHP Salud emphasizes that Community Health Workers often face burnout and compassion fatigue due to demanding workloads and emotional strain. The article provides practical self-care strategies to help CHWs maintain their well-being and sustain their positive impact on the communities they serve. It reinforces that caring for oneself is essential to sustaining the capacity to care for others.

Implementing Support Strategies for Community Health Workers to Support Older Adults and Their Caregivers. Guide by MHPSalud This article explores strategies to provide CHWs with practical tools and resources to promote healthy aging while strengthening their support systems.

Improving Access: A Training Series on Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention for Health Centers. Archived In-Person Training by NNCC This 4-part small-group training series focused on cervical cancer screening and prevention for residents of public housing. The series explored ways to improve community health by addressing health related needs among special medically underserved populations, expanding access to preventive care, and supporting early detection efforts. The sessions highlighted how to strengthen care coordination by linking patients to follow-up services and community resources, ultimately supporting better long-term health outcomes.

Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening and Support Small Group Training Series Session 2: Supporting The Body: Cancer Pain Management and Integrative Care. 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 Colorectal Cancer Screening and Support Small Group Training Series Session 3:The Self: Whole Person Self-Care for Patients. 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 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 Health Outcomes: Strategic Data-Driven Interventions (February 12, 2026). Archived Webinar by CHC Join subject matter experts from Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI) for an interactive 60-minute activity session on designing meaningful community health interventions. Through hands-on case studies and collaborative discussions, this session will explore the importance of data, connect their individual mission to broader healthcare goals, and develop practical strategies for robust data collection, impactful patient outreach, and transformative care delivery.

Improving Health Outcomes: Strategic Data-Driven Interventions (January 29, 2026). Archived Webinar by CHC Join subject matter experts from Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI) for an engaging 60-minute session on advancing community health through meaningful data collection and use. Participants will learn practical strategies for collecting data to design community health interventions that will improve health outcomes, as well as staff training approaches that enhance organizational understanding.

Increasing Access to Comprehensive Care: The Crucial Role of the Community Health Worker. Archived Webinar by CHC This resource explores the vital role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and peer navigators in improving patient outcomes and access to comprehensive care. Through case studies and examples of reimbursement models, it highlights how CHWs support patients’ needs, foster engagement, and strengthen the clinical care team. Gain practical insights to enhance patient care and contribute to a skilled, inclusive healthcare workforce.

Intimate Partner Violence and Elder Abuse in Later Life: Educational Brief. Brief by HealthPartnersIPVE, NCECE Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation and NCECE developed an educational brief on assessing for intimate partner violence (IPV) and abuse in older adults. The brief summarizes IPV risk factors, health impacts and clinical responses; in addition to strategies for building community program partnerships and referrals.

Introduction to Food As Medicine and Mindful Nutrition. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This training will review how specific foods can support wellness and enhance overall vitality and why learning about food and its effects is so important. Speakers will cover the science behind food as a healing and well-being tool, practical tips for incorporating the concept of medicinal foods into conversation, and knowledge and tools to make informed choices for participants and recommendations for the patients they serve.

Investing in Community Health Workers (CHWs): Strengthening Role Clarity, Training Pathways, and Resources. Archived Webinar by CHC This training guides health center leaders in understanding the role and training pathways of Community Health Workers (CHWs) to enhance access to care and improve health.

It is Hurricane Season: Safety and Prevention Tips for Migratory and Seasonal Agricultural Workers. Patient Material by NCFH Resource to help Migratory and Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAW) get ready and prepare for hurricane emergencies.

Making a Case: Food is Medicine in Primary Care Settings. Guide by NCFH Food is Medicine (FIM) programs have gained attention during the past years as an effective intervention for nutrition in efforts to improve chronic conditions, and health centers are a crucial part of those efforts. Learn why it is important and the benefits of it for patients, local economies, and health centers.

NACHC Microlearning: Health Center Needs Assessment. Microlearning by National TA and Coordination Center NTAP (NACHC) The microlearning video defines the Health Center Needs Assessment, describes the Health Resources and Services Administration, or HRSA, program requirements for the needs assessment, and outlines the process for conducting your needs assessment, including the identification of methods, data sources, and partnership models. 

National Health Center T/TA Needs Assessment Infographic. Infographic by NACHC This infographic provides a summary of the key findings of the 2024 National Health Center Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Needs Assessment fielded to all health centers. It includes visual displays of responses and top T/TA needs by specific topic (based on individual responses) and preferred modalities

Nurse-Led Care Models in Homeless Health: Staffing, Care Delivery, and Sustainability. Report by NHCHC, NNCC Developed collaboratively by the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) and the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC), this national publication highlights how nurse-led and nurse-involved care models can be created, sustained, and scaled to serve homelessness populations and residents of public housing. It features real-world staffing and service-delivery models, practical billing approaches, and compelling program vignettes drawn from successful initiatives nationwide.

Operationalizing a Partnership to Improve Patient Care and Outcomes. Archived Webinar by NCMLP To learn how to operationalize a medical-legal partnership (MLP) within health center workflows to improve care coordination and patient outcomes. Discover best practices for screening, referrals, legal interventions, and compliance strategies that align MLPs with performance goals.

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.

Partnership Development Toolkit. Toolkit by NACHC This toolkit is designed to support health centers understand and implement strategic partnership models to position themselves as adaptive, responsive, institutions capable of meeting the most challenging healthcare demands.

Pediatric Vision Service Expansion in Community Health Centers and School-Based Health Centers Toolkit. Toolkit by National TA and Coordination Center NTAP (NACHC) The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) and Prevent Blindness will develop a high-level tool kit on pediatric vision services in CHCs and School-Based Health Centers (SBHC’s). Consulted experts include NACHC, School-Based Health Association (SBHA), ACU’s Vision Services Committee, the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health, and other partners.

Power of Partnerships between Health Centers & Rural Hospitals. Case Study by National TA and Coordination Center NTAP (NACHC) This resource showcases innovative partnerships between health centers and rural hospitals that are redefining how communities address workforce shortages, access barriers, and population health challenges. Drawing from successful collaborations in three states, these case studies illustrate how shared vision, coordinated services, and community-centered investments can build adaptable rural health systems and advance long-term community well-being.

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.

Protect Your Kidneys While Working in the Heat. Patient Material by NCFH This educational tool helps agricultural workers and other outdoor workers understand how chronic dehydration can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and learn the steps they can take to protect themselves while working in the heat. Available in English and Spanish.

Radon and Respiratory Health: Addressing Hidden Housing Hazards in Health Center Communities Webinar. Archived Webinar by NCHPH, NNCC The National Nurse-led Care Consortium (NNCC) and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection's Radon Division to explore 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 (CHF) and increases the risk of developing lung cancer, emphasizing prevention and mitigation strategies for better health outcomes.

Sample Memorandum of Understanding. Guide Template by HealthPartnersIPVE This adaptable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) includes recommendations for building and sustaining health center and domestic violence program partnerships.

Small Group Training Series (Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening and Support). Archived Webinar by MHPSalud The Community Health Management Task Force, a collaboration of 13 National Training and Technical Assistance Partners, is excited to announce a 4-part National Learning Series. This series of four webinars will highlight promising practices that improve the prevention, treatment, and management of chronic conditions among health center patients through case studies on health literacy, co-occurring morbidities, patient experience, and food as medicine.

Social Media Guide to Address Tobacco Use Among Agricultural Workers. Guide by NCFH This guide provides best practices and strategies for health centers and organizations to educate agricultural workers about tobacco use through familiar social media platforms.

Streamline Fall 2025 Article - Health Network: The GPS that Guides Patients Through Our Health System. Report by MCN This article will provide Heath Center Grantees the information needed to understand how to enroll their mobile patients into Migrant Clinicians Network's Health Network program for continuity of care while they move. Including Health Network services will increase access to person centered appropriate health services in a timely manner for their mobile patients.

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 Emergency Preparedness: Overcoming Barriers and Fostering Partnerships (March 12, 2026). Archived Webinar by CHC Join subject matter experts from Community Health Center, Inc. (CHCI) and Jensen Hughes for a dynamic discussion on addressing the complex challenges that shape community health. This 60-minute session will explore strategies to overcome barriers, build partnerships, and integrate emergency preparedness into organizational planning.

Strengthening Health Center Primary Care: The Role of NP Residency Programs and Partnerships. Archived Webinar by NNCC This National Nurse-led Care Consortium 2-part webinar series explored how Nurse Practitioner (NP) residency programs strengthen the primary care workforce by providing specialized training to serve medically underserved communities, including public housing residents. By preparing NPs to deliver responsive, patient-directed care, these programs expand access, improve affordability, and address critical gaps in healthcare delivery.

Strengthening Partnerships to Support the Health of Homeless Families. Archived Webinar by NHCHC, SBHA This webinar was about how the School-Based Health Alliance and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council examined key factors and opportunities to enhance care for families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. It explored effective strategies for fostering strong partnerships between health centers, schools, and community organizations, while advancing family-centered approaches to improve access to and quality of care.

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 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.

The Building Blocks to An Effective Community Health Worker Program – Part 1: First Steps. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This webinar is designed to guide health centers in developing a center of high reliability, where safety, quality, and patient-centered care are prioritized. Participants will learn the principles and practices of high-reliability organizations (HROs) and how to implement strategies for patients and staff.

The Building Blocks to an Effective Community Health Worker Program – Part 2: Monitoring Success. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors In Part 2 of this two part webinar series, presenters will review the steps to design an effective Community Health Worker (CHW) program; provide tools to plan, launch, and maintain the program; review CHW training needs; and suggest ways to monitor program success. CHWs are essential healthcare team members who work to educate and coordinate patient care, and this training will set the stage for their success.

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 Fourth Trimester Part 1: Working Towards Positive Outcomes in the Postpartum period Through Screening, Education, and Care Coordination. Archived Webinar by RenayeJamesHealthcareAdvisors This Renaye James Healthcare Advisors' webinar reviews postpartum medical needs, screening, patient education, and community support to reduce morbidity and mortality in the fourth trimester. Potential complications and medical concerns, the maternal health dyad, novel interventions, and metrics that measure the impact of fourth trimester strategies are also presented.

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.

Tip Sheet: Advancing Medicaid Quality And Cost Goals Through Integrated And Collaborative Support Services. Fact Sheet by NCMLP This tip sheet shows how MLP interventions can align with Medicaid to address patients’ health-related social needs. The resource offers strategies for integrating legal services into value-based care and highlights examples like North Carolina’s Healthy Opportunities Pilot.

Tobacco Use and Cancer Prevention for People with Disabilities . Archived Webinar by NCHPH, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) NCHPH, in partnership with the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), invited health center teams to join a 4-session Community of Practice focused on advancing tobacco prevention and cessation among people with disabilities living in public and assisted housing. Participants gained practical skills to identify and collaborate with disability-led organizations, adapt cessation programs for accessibility, and build sustainable comprehensive partnerships that promote healthier communities.

Tools and Strategies for Nutrition and Physical Activity Quality Improvement Project ECHO Model Sessions. Archived Webinar by NCHPH This four-session Project ECHO model series engaged health centers in an interactive, case-based learning experience focused on nutrition and physical activity quality improvement. Participants applied evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine principles and collaborative behavior-change strategies to develop practical, quality improvement–driven plans that support sustained healthy behaviors across the lifespan of health center patients.

Understanding and Addressing the Childhood Chronic Disease Crisis: Prevention and Action in Primary Care Practice. Archived Webinar by NCECE, SBHA This session explored how to turn critical data into actionable strategies, examining trends in nutrition, environmental hazards, mental health, and medication management that affect young health center patients.

Updated Health Related Needs Hub. Toolkit by NCFH An updated Health Related Resources Hub is now available, including updated tools to support Health Center staff in assessing health related needs, evaluating efforts, identifying challenges, and planning and documenting strategies to improve Agricultural Worker health outcomes.

Using Data to Demonstrate Impact on Health Care Access. Report by CapLink, NHCHC This report highlights the operational performance, economic impact, and continued value of health centers that serve homeless populations in advancing access to quality care. These health centers provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for patients facing complex health needs.

Using MLP to Improve Health Outcomes and Access to Comprehensive Care for Older Adults. Case Study Report by NCMLP The MLPS Clinic provides comprehensive legal support to older adults in San Francisco who face complex, overlapping issues related to health, housing, income, and planning for future care. This spotlight shows how MLPS improves health and quality of life while also training future healthcare and legal professionals.

Utilizing AI Tools to Amplify Community Health Workers (CHW’s) Impact within Health Centers: A 2-Week Starter Plan. Brief by MHPSalud This article will explore strategies to provide CHWs with health practices that connect individuals with healthcare providers and bridge the gaps to access care.

Vital Conditions: Stories from the Field. Booklet by NACHC Health centers are leading the way in identifying and addressing the non- medical clinical factors of health that impact the well-being of individuals and communities. This booklet brings to life how health centers across the country are applying the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being framework in real-world settings. Each story illustrates how local innovation and collaboration are improving whole-person care.

Vital Conditions: Stories from the Field. Booklet by NACHC Health centers are leading the way in identifying and addressing the non- medical clinical factors of health that impact the well-being of individuals and communities. This booklet brings to life how health centers across the country are applying the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being framework in real-world settings. Each story illustrates how local innovation and collaboration are improving whole-person care.

What a Dinámica Experience!. Guide by MHPSalud This resource from the MHP Salud Dinámica Blog Series highlights how relationship-building activities based on Popular Education help CHWs connect with individuals they serve. Through these engaging exercises, CHWs foster trust, encourage open dialogue, and tailor support to improve well-being. The blog offers tools to strengthen connections and enhance engagement.

What Are Health-Related Needs and Why Do They Matter?. E-Learning by NACHC In this session, we will focus on building shared understanding and common language around health-related needs, also known as HRNs. This session is introductory and foundational. It sets the stage for later sessions that will go deeper into screening, workflows, and action.

What to Do with the Information You Collect. Microlearning by NACHC In this session, we focus on what happens after health-related needs screening. Collecting information is only the first step. The value of screening comes from how that information is used to support patients, guide care, and inform decision-making.

Working Together and Building for the Future. Microlearning by NACHC In this session, we focus on what happens after health-related needs screening. Collecting information is only the first step. The value of screening comes from how that information is used to support patients, guide care, and inform decision-making.

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.