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Eluna is grateful to this incredible panel and moderator, who shared their personal stories and wisdom for this conversation.
In case you couldn't make it on May 23rd, or you would like to revisit their powerful words, you can view the event and explore additional resources here. This is an important and ongoing conversation, so feel free to share the video and resources with your community.
Thanks again to our moderator Amelia Ferrell Knisely and panelists: Dr. Liza Nicholson, Mary Beth Collins, and Shea Hausman.
Incredible attendee quotes below illustrate the impact of the conversation.
“A key takeaway for me was the importance and effectiveness of community-based models in providing care and support to children, adults, and families impacted by alcoholism or addiction.”
- CC Attendee
“I learned valuable approaches and activities to start conversations that I plan to use in the grief support groups I lead.”
- CC Attendee
“Excellent strategies and suggestions offered to rural communities struggling with SUD.”
- CC Attendee
“Working together with community partners is important for rural professionals.”
- CC Attendee
Programs serving rural Alabama, Iowa, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Virginia share how RCORP funding has made a difference in their communities, supporting their work addressing opioid use disorder.
Watch video here
-Interview conducted July 2023 (RCORP Reverse Site Visit)
In this episode, Sue Gadacz, the Technical Expert Lead for West Central Alabama Area Health Education Center (AHEC,) takes the role of guest host to discuss the importance of community health workers (CHWs) in rural communities. Listen as they explore how West Central Alabama AHEC is fulfilling its' mission to improve health equity by supporting CHWs and community-based initiatives that address social determinants of health. Discover how CHWs play a vital role in bridging healthcare gaps and promoting better health outcomes for rural populations. Tune in to gain insights into the transformative impact of CHWs in rural communities and the innovative solutions they bring to address healthcare challenges.
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This podcast is supported by JBS International, Inc, through a grant award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. Hosts: Isha Taylor-Kamara and Tim Rabolt; Producer: Samantha Garonzik; Editor: Alex Serban
CMS Strategy: Quality Reporting Metrics-Reena Duseja MD, MS, Chief Medical Officer for the Quality Measurement and Value Based Incentives Group, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services discusses their program using metrics to promote healthcare quality and consumer choice. -- Health Watch USA meeting April 17, 2019.
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