Sentences with phrase «community health care access»

Similarly, the Foundation for Rural Service travels to rural communities to offer internet training, help improve community health care access, including telemedicine, and provides grants for computers for rural residents.

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Levi's had provided them a «needs survey» to get started, but after circulating it in Nazareno, González Franch and Bello Garza realized it presumed a level of development (like access to financial services and health care) that didn't exist in the community.

Traditionally mobile clinics have mainly catered to those in, say, poorer communities around the country where access to health care is limited, cumbersome or people are simply unable to get time off to visit medical professionals.

The program goes hand - in - hand with the company's goal of helping improve access to affordable care, and it contributed to CVS Health being named to the Civic 50, a list of the nation's 50 most community - centric businesses.

In addition to the usual benefits (health care, dental, etc.), workers at the beloved ice cream maker's South Burlington, Vt., headquarters have access to sponsored gym memberships, on - site yoga and Pilates classes, a shared community garden, and quiet rooms where they can go to sneak a few ZZZs during the day.

Specific policies include a Doctors and Nurses Fund to increase training capacity for new health care professionals; working with Aboriginal communities to close the gap in the health status of Aboriginal peoples; and the introduction of a drug plan to ensure Canadians have access to catastrophic drug coverage.

In «The Case of the Vanishing Quebec Physicians: How to Improve Access to Care,» author Claude E. Forget, former Quebec Minister of Health and Social Services, calls for primary care reforms that focus on providing more care in communities and clinics, rather than in hospitCare,» author Claude E. Forget, former Quebec Minister of Health and Social Services, calls for primary care reforms that focus on providing more care in communities and clinics, rather than in hospitcare reforms that focus on providing more care in communities and clinics, rather than in hospitcare in communities and clinics, rather than in hospitals.

By supporting the local medical infrastructure, Heart to Heart International will continue our commitment to support communities affected by Hurricane Harvey and to ensure that those who need it have access to health care.

Dr. Cheyney currently directs the International Reproductive Health Laboratory at Oregon State University where she has developed an academic learning community comprised of five undergraduate research assistants, 12 graduate students and one postdoctoral fellow whose research agendas are focused on identifying culturally appropriate ways to improve access to high quality midwifery care as a means of reducing health inequalities for mothers and babies in the U.S and aHealth Laboratory at Oregon State University where she has developed an academic learning community comprised of five undergraduate research assistants, 12 graduate students and one postdoctoral fellow whose research agendas are focused on identifying culturally appropriate ways to improve access to high quality midwifery care as a means of reducing health inequalities for mothers and babies in the U.S and ahealth inequalities for mothers and babies in the U.S and abroad.

Provide a public registry of trained doulas who abide by a clear Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Provide doulas with access to resources for doula training, continuing education and networking opportunities within the doula community Educating the public, health care community and third party insurers as to the benefits of doula presence for new and expectant families Providing professional guidance to doulas

Providing access to Home Care and Hospice Care local home health / visiting nurses agencies or making referrals to Skilled Nursing Facilities (Nursing Homes), Acute Rehabilitation Facilities or Community Care Homes.

The Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA), established in 1982, is a professional membership organization that promotes excellence in midwifery practice, endorses diversity in educational backgrounds and practice styles, and is dedicated to unifying and strengthening the profession, thereby increasing access to quality health care and improving outcomes for women, babies, families, and communities.

ECCS grants help states and communities to build and integrate early childhood service systems in the areas of a) access to health care and medical homes, b) social - emotional development and mental health, c) early care and education, d) parenting education, and e) family support.

Her primary issue areas included low - income access to health care, environmental justice, criminal justice and grassroots community organizing.

School districts can help teens access SHS either through on - site school services or by referrals to youth - friendly health care providers in the community.

This directive will build upon additional measures to expedite referrals and treatment, including expansion of Project TEACH to connect primary care providers with mental health specialists, enhanced screening and referrals at WIC clinics and increased access to telepsychiatry for those in rural communities.

IDNYC will also serve as the membership card for all participants in ActionHealthNYC, a new health care access program with services based at NYC Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst, NYC Health + Hospitals / Gouverneur, and community - based health cehealth care access program with services based at NYC Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst, NYC Health + Hospitals / Gouverneur, and community - based health ceHealth + Hospitals / Elmhurst, NYC Health + Hospitals / Gouverneur, and community - based health ceHealth + Hospitals / Gouverneur, and community - based health cehealth centers.

«We must find more ways to protect taxpayers and create good jobs, ensure access to quality, affordable health care for all New Yorkers, ensure voting rights, protect women's rights, ensure our education system receives the resources it deserves, repair and fully fund our decaying infrastructure and MTA, and stand up for vulnerable communities under attack by the Trump administration.»

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, when announcing the Assembly plan to add tax brackets for the super rich, said it would generate $ 5.6 billion in additional revenue that would ensure «our communities have better schools, New Yorkers have better access to health care and that tax burdens do not crush those who are struggling to make ends meet.»

Mr. Storm commended the State government for the success of Community Health Insurance Scheme since two thousand and seven and called on other states for emulate Kwara State Health Insurance model in order to improve access to health care in NiHealth Insurance Scheme since two thousand and seven and called on other states for emulate Kwara State Health Insurance model in order to improve access to health care in NiHealth Insurance model in order to improve access to health care in Nihealth care in Nigeria.

Local closures or mergers at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center, Middletown Psychiatric Center and Hudson River Psychiatric Center have left people and without adequate access to mental health care in their own communities.

Older adults also have access to health care right on site at the Union Community Health Chealth care right on site at the Union Community Health CHealth Center.

Others will reduce choice, affect public health, eliminate protections, and curtail access — no indication is given that these proposals may actually cause costs to rise — imposition of copayments and onerous limits on community - based care and rehabilitation are notable.

«Despite these substantial, tangible benefits, the Legislature advanced this bill, which effectively restricts access to mental health care in Western New York, reduces investments in community based services and is inconsistent with recent agreements negotiated with the Legislature during the annual budget discussions,» Cuomo wrote in the veto message.

The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and NYC Health + Hospitals will also hold a series of Immigrant Health Care Rights forums starting today, in order to inform immigrant communities of their rights and options and to provide access to information and resources.

Noam supports family planning and access to reproductive health care, and he understands that strong, happy families are the backbone of successful communities.»

Whether it is working hand - in - hand with community leaders to empower minority candidates running for office or working to ensure that African - Americans have access to quality health care, schools and employment, I feel privileged to have the opportunity to lift up our communities and work with and for African - Americans in the Bronx and across New York.

With everything that volunteer firefighters do for our community, the least we can do is ensure they have access to health care and support if they do develop cancer as a result of their selfless acts,» said Legislator Dixon.

If the global community is serious about ensuring access to health care for all, it must invest in health workers who can reach the most remote communities.»

Such an expansion would particularly benefit residents of medically underserved urban and rural communities who otherwise lack ready access to primary care services, especially adults with serious and chronic health conditions that can be cared for in primary care settings, women of childbearing age, children and the low - income elderly.

September 25, 2015 UChicago Medicine, Edward - Elmhurst Health strengthen pediatric affiliation Edward - Elmhurst Health and the University of Chicago Medicine have reached an agreement to expand access to advanced subspecialty care for infants and children in west and southwest suburban communities.

July 1, 2015 UChicago Medicine, Little Company of Mary expand pediatric partnership: Affiliation to boost community access to specialty care for infants and children The University of Chicago Medicine and Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers are partnering to expand care for infants and children by developing a subspecialty center on the community hospital's Evergreen Park campus that will provide enhanced neonatology and pediatric servicare for infants and children The University of Chicago Medicine and Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers are partnering to expand care for infants and children by developing a subspecialty center on the community hospital's Evergreen Park campus that will provide enhanced neonatology and pediatric serviCare Centers are partnering to expand care for infants and children by developing a subspecialty center on the community hospital's Evergreen Park campus that will provide enhanced neonatology and pediatric servicare for infants and children by developing a subspecialty center on the community hospital's Evergreen Park campus that will provide enhanced neonatology and pediatric services.

There are still high rates in impoverished communities and in states with not great access to health care.»

Fern Valley Natural Health was created to continue to serve the families that she had participated in their midwifery care and an opportunity for other families in the community to have access to Naturopathic Medicine.

By integrating the True Health service model into their operations, hospitals are able to expand their patient reach and improve access to care in their community.

The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, was established in 1996 to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians.

About The California Endowment To Empower Youth The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, was established in 1996 to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians.

In addition, the school nurse is the school health professional with the knowledge, experience and skills to coordinate the care for a student with a DNAR order, linking the school with the medical and community services needed by the student, while advocating for the student and family to ensure access to a free and appropriate education (Selekman, Bochenek, & Lukens, 2013).

He said factors of poverty that affect achievement in lower socioeconomic rungs — such as violence, mental illness, housing, and access to health care — must also be addressed by the community as a whole.»

Full - service schools, which integrate community services like health care, tutoring and access to food into school sites, are proposed in Madison.

Well - being of children: All children in Finland have, by law, access to childcare, comprehensive health care, and pre-school in their own communities.

Communities In Schools» case managers who help the neediest students access community resources, such as counseling, health care, housing, food and clothing

Students who live in communities with high levels of poverty are four times more likely to be chronically absent than others often for reasons beyond their control, such as unstable housing, unreliable transportation and a lack of access to health care.

Superintendents and union leaders looking for an alternative to a high - stakes, data - driven movement in education have showered the community schools model with praise, noting that it has expanded access to health care and social services, tackling problems thought to be causes of academic failure.

The Collaborative Intervention Program assists students and families to access quality mental health care in the community.

With repeal of Obamacare likely dead for now, we — parents, educators, clergy and community members — urge our elected leaders to fight forward for a budget that will preserve access to health care, adequately fund our nation's public schools and do what's right for the working poor and those that depend on America's social safety net.

It's an energy - independent community with 100 percent employment and universal access to education and health care.

Program was designed to improve access to care, retain providers who provide healthcare services in underserved communities, and to address health professional shortages that cause disparities in health.

The calculations were adjusted to emphasize services and conditions for retirees, giving higher marks to cities with low property taxes, excellent access to health care, a thriving cultural community, nice weather and access to an airport.

From those results, it created San Francisco's Community Health Improvement Plan, which plans to increase the availability of healthy environments, promote physical activity of residents, and provide increased access to healthHealth Improvement Plan, which plans to increase the availability of healthy environments, promote physical activity of residents, and provide increased access to healthhealth care.