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Datos Sobre los Trabajadores Agrícolas (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: The factsheet provides agricultural worker demographic information from the 2015-2016 National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) results. It provides an overview of their demographics, economic contribution, wages and benefits, housing, health, and legislative protection. More Details...

2022 Caucus on Homelessness Program Summary (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: In 2022, the National Health Care for the Homeless Council chaired the development of the Caucus on Homelessness (CoH) program for the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2022 Annual Meeting and Expo. The theme of the annual meeting was: \"150 Years of Creating the Healthiest Nation: Leading the Path Toward Equity.\" More Details...

The Road to Health:​ How to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes in your Community​ (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: The epidemic of type 2 diabetes is exacting a staggering toll on individuals, families, and communities in the United States and, increasingly, around the world. In the United States, the burden is disproportionately borne by American Indian and Alaska Natives, African Americans, Hispanic or Latino Americans, and Asian and Pacific Islanders. In this 4-session learning collaborative, NCHPH presented the CDC';s "The Road to Health" toolkit, designed specifically for CHWs who provide outreach education to Hispanic/Latino and African American/African Ancestry communities, groups at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. More Details...

Centering Equity in Health and Housing Partnerships in Times of Crisis and Beyond (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: This paper addresses how health centers, other health system providers, and housing partners can center considerations of equity in their shared work to address the needs of people most impacted by structural racism and its impact on health and social determinants of health, including Black people, people of color, and Indigenous people. More Details...

Create (Better) Culture: The Keys to Wellbeing and Leadership (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: When employees have a sense of wellbeing, they’re more engaged, creative, and productive. Explore how CCL focuses on 6 specific components of wellbeing can fuel practices that become sustainable across the enterprise and strengthen the fabric of your entire organizational culture. More Details...

CCL's Foundations of (Better) Leadership: Focus on The Keys to Wellbeing (2023). Resource Type: Online Self-Paced Learning Modules. Description: As we evolve our understanding of “good” leadership, we find that (better) leaders focus on compassion, wellbeing, and belonging — for themselves and others. Authentically embracing diverse perspectives creates cultures where people can bring their full selves to work. And this leads to organizations that are more innovative, successful, and (better) prepared for the future. Self-care and resilience are important, but they’re not enough. Support true employee wellbeing with these keys to wellbeing and leadership outlined in this CCL toolkit that includes an Article, Challenge, Conversation Guide, and Webinar (4 resources in 1)! More Details...

Webinar: HRSA's Loan Guarantee Program: An Overview (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This webinar provides an overview of the benefits, eligibility, and application process of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Facility Loan Guarantee Program (LGP). More Details...

CCL's Foundations of (Better) Leadership: Start With Compassionate Leadership (2023). Resource Type: Online Self-Paced Learning Modules. Description: As we evolve our understanding of “good” leadership, we find that (better) leaders focus on compassion, wellbeing, and belonging — for themselves and others. Authentically embracing diverse perspectives creates cultures where people can bring their full selves to work. And this leads to organizations that are more innovative, successful, and (better) prepared for the future. Showing compassion to yourself and others is key for being a better leader. Learn how compassionate leadership improves teams and organizations through this CCL Article, Challenge, Conversation Guide, and Webinar (4 resources in 1)! More Details...

Medicaid Unwinding Listening Session - February 8, 2023 (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: On February 8th, 2023, NACHC and Georgetown University hosted a listening session for health centers, Primary Care Associations (PCAs), and other Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), on the Medicaid Unwinding provisions and state plans on Medicaid Redeterminations. More Details...

Impacto Del Covid-19 En Los Trabajadores Agrícolas (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: A Spanish version of the National Center for Farmworker Health\'s Covid-19 Fact Sheet updated in October 2022. This fact sheet reports data and research surrounding Covid-19 prevalence among agricultural worker communities, their disproportional impact, occupational and housing risks, access to care, and Covid-19 vaccination of farmworkers. Through the following link the reader can download the Spanish language pdf and disseminate with partners. More Details...

SDOH Screening & Referrals to Support Diabetes Control: Screening & Coding, Care Team Optimization, Referrals to the Community & Closing the Loop (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: In this three-part webinar series hosted by the National Nurse-led Care Consortium (NNCC), participants can expect to learn about the importance of SDOH screenings and whole-person wellness to improve diabetes management and outcomes. Presenters will share their knowledge of executing patient centered SDOH screening tools and referrals to support services while managing diabetes. This series will discuss implementing best practices for patient-centered approaches to care by utilizing SDOH screening and care team optimization and coordination. More Details...

Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue in Health Center Settings Webinar Series (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: In this two-webinar series, the National Center for Health in Public Housing hosted a webinar on coping with stress and compassion fatigue in health center settings. More Details...

Improving Vaccine and Healthcare Access Among Residents of Supportive Housing: Lessons Learned From COVID-19 (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an outsized impact on people experiencing homelessness, residents of supportive housing, patients of health centers, and people living with chronic conditions and disabilities. With the advent of the vaccine, numerous studies have sought to understand the calculus of people to take or refrain from taking the vaccine. More Details...

The Key Ingredient for Diabetes Prevention and Control Programs (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: This publication provides a fact sheet that Community Health Workers and Peer Specialists are trusted members of the community who empower their peers through education and connections to health and community resources in diabetes prevention and control. More Details...

Self-Care for Farmworkers-Advice from your CHW (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: Farmworkers face certain barriers to self-care due to unique challenges related to living and working conditions. However, self-care should be a priority to help them improve their overall mental health. Here are some tips from a community health worker to help improve the self-care of farmworkers. More Details...

Addressing diabetes risk factors in school-aged children: MEND+ at Denver Health (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: Join the School-Based Health Alliance to hear about evidence-based strategies for reducing diabetes risk among school-aged children and take away comprehensive strategies for obesity prevention and treatment within Health Centers and schools. Participants will learn about Denver Health’s successful example of an intensive in-house family weight management program tailored for Health. Our speaker will discuss how health centers can spearhead partnerships with schools in their community in various ways to support school-aged children’s obesity prevention and treatment. More Details...

Trauma-Informed Approaches to COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy (2023). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: This course will provide an overview of the concepts of trauma and trauma informed care for patients who are interacting with Vaccine Ambassadors seeking to help with vaccine hesitancy for the COVID-19 vaccination. Learn the fundamentals of trauma, trauma-informed principles, and secondary trauma and how to identify and utilize these skills within the Vaccine Ambassador Project. More Details...

Safety and Security Series: The Basics (2023). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: Safety and security are primary issues for both patients and staff of health care for the homeless health centers. It is important for health center staff to understand foundational factors to consider and discuss in order to increase their own personal safety and support the safety and security of their team members and patients. More Details...

Safety and Security Series: How and When to Call 911 (2023). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: Prepare for an emergency situation by learning when and how to call 911 from a health center. Explore training and planning strategies that equip health centers for crisis situations. Consider how partnerships can contribute to community safety. Learn to identify and appropriately respond to each type of emergency. Prepare to act in the event of an emergency. Consider the events and scenarios that require urgent response and whether a call to 911 is appropriate. More Details...

Safety and Security Series: Conflict Resolution (2023). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: Conflict is a normal part of life and relationship, but conflict can cause patients and staff to feel vulnerable, threatened, and out of control. How we feel about conflict and how we seek to resolve conflict can have an enormous impact on our ability to engage patients in crisis as well as our co-workers and team members. Discover principles of conflict resolution that can equip staff to discuss and problem solve disagreement in a functional, healthy manner. More Details...