Pathways to Health

August 13, 2024

Did you Know?

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Read on.

SWCAHEC Brings Virtual Dementia Tour to Medical Assistants

“I have more of an understanding of patients with dementia and
how this affects their daily lives.” – Medical Assistant

In late July, SWCAHEC organized the Virtual Dementia Tour for participants in certified clinical medical assistant programs at both Southwest Health Systems in Cortez and Ute Mountain Learning Center in Towaoc. This initiative was made possible by the Colorado Health Foundation, Rocky Mountain Health Foundation, and Next50, a national foundation based in Colorado that supports efforts to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers. The Virtual Dementia Tour builds sensitivity and awareness in health workers who care for those with dementia. To create a realistic experience, participants are equipped with devices that impair their abilities while they attempt to perform everyday tasks. During a debrief session afterward, participants gain valuable insights into the physical and mental challenges faced by individuals with dementia.

For more information about our Virtual Dementia Tour, please contact April Sandman at [email protected] or call our office at (970)-426-4284.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

• Funding (due 8/5) – Multi-sectoral preventive interventions that address SDoH in populations that experience health disparities. This funding supports projects to test prospective multi-sectoral preventive interventions that address social determinants of health in populations that experience health disparities.
• *NEW*Funding (due 8/15) – Health Center Program New Access Point Grants. Grants to support the establishment of new health service delivery sites under the Health Center Program for underserved populations.
• Funding (due 8/19) - Health Disparities and Community Grant Program. Funding for community projects aimed at preventing, detecting and treating cancer, cardiovascular, and chronic pulmonary diseases among underrepresented populations in Colorado. Managed by the Office of Health Equity (OHE), the grants focus on addressing systemic health disparities and improving health equity by tackling economic, physical, and social environmental challenges, including barriers associated with accessing timely and preventive health care.
• Funding (due 9/19) – Accelerating research through international network-to-network collaborations. Goals of this program are to 1) leverage prior NSF support for building research capacity towards activities that launch international research network of networks (NoN) that will lead to an accelerated advancement of an area of science after the award period and 2) recruit and foster a diverse and internationally competent US-based workforce trained in conducting and leading multi-team international collaboration. Any area funded by the National Science Foundation is eligible
• Funding (due 2/26/25) – Strategic prevention framework. The purpose of this program is to help reduce the onset and progression of substance misuse and its related problems by supporting the development and delivery of community based substance misuse and prevention and mental health promotion services.
• Funding (applications accepted on an ongoing basis) – Hearst Foundations Health Grants. The Hearst Foundations provide grants for organizations working to address access to healthcare for high-need populations, healthcare professional shortages, evolving healthcare demands, and medical research.
• Funding (applications accepted on an ongoing basis) – National Grassroots Organizing Program. Two-year unrestricted, general operating support grants of up to $30,000 per year, with an average grant size of $20,000 per year, to small, constituent-led grassroots organizations throughout the US and its territories.
• Funding (applications accepted on an ongoing basis) – Economic Development Assistance. Funding to support the implementation of regional economic development, including public works projects and job creation projects. Past projects have included funding for water and wastewater projects in hospitals and healthcare facilities and road infrastructure projects that would support the expansion of healthcare facilities. Rural tribal and other underserved communities are of priority.
• Funding (applications accepted on an ongoing basis) – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Grants for innovative projects that are working to build health equity, ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need and all families have the opportunity to make healthier choices.

WEBINARS, TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES

• Virtual: Better Caregiving for All - Caregiving for LGBTQ+ Adults with Dementia
• Virtual: Aligning Real-World Practice to Evidence-Based Care for Weight-Focused T2D Management | CCO (clinicaloptions.com) - Experts review updated guideline recommendations and evidence for type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment in this 3 part webinar series.
• Virtual: SafeSide Framework for Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities Workshop - options: Th July 25, Th Aug 1, or Th Aug 15. This half-day interactive workshop features video demonstrations, active discussion groups, and access to the latest research on best practices for suicide prevention. Content is designed for service providers in rural communities, with highlights on suicide prevention for youth, substance use, and Indigenous or Tribal communities.
• Virtual: Barriers to Care: Solutions for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Provision in Rural Communities - Wed Aug 21, 10am. Understand the key barriers to mental health and substance use care in rural communities; highlight how Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics strengthen mental health care infrastructure in rural areas; and explore strategies for embedding DEI in your organization and expanding the use of culturally competent service for diverse rural populations.
• Virtual: HCPF Annual Stakeholder Webinar. This event will review HCPF major initiatives for FY 2023-2024, priority initiatives for FY 2024-2025, and Public Health Emergency Unwind insights and opportunities going forward
• In Person: Denver Metro Area Healing Together..... For a Cause - in Colorado! Tickets, Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

NEWS & RESOURCES

• Ableism 101
• The Colorado Opioid Abatement Council (COAC) recently adopted the 2024 Recommendations and Guiding Principles for the Use & Management of Opioid Settlement Funds. These recommendations and principles provide guidance to recipients of opioid funds on how to best utilize these funds to maximize their impact in abating the opioid crisis. The COAC intends to build upon this guidance in the future.
• Improving Health Outcomes for People Leaving Jails and Prison
• Telehealth hubs. This interactive map shows libraries with telehealth hubs in the regional area. You can also click this link to access the State of Colorado Digital Access Strategy.

Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS Training) Virtual

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 8:30-4:30pm, virtual

FREE!

Who: Healthcare professionals who provide ongoing mental health treatment and support.

What: CAMS is designed to help providers and people participating in services who are at risk of suicide to engage in collaborative problem-solving and the creation of effective safety plans.

Register no later than August 13th

Managing Rheumatic Conditions in Primary Care:
Using eConsult Data to Answer Your FAQs

Save the Date Nov 7 - 8, 2024

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