Alliant Health Solutions is a strategic partner with Morehouse School of Medicine within the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN). The Network was established to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on priority populations. NCRN is created for the community, by the community, with the intent to ensure the diverse needs of our nation are understood and addressed. Together, we can reduce the negative outcomes and impact of COVID-19 on our communities. Will you join us? Click HERE and subscribe to the NCRN newsletter or join the Regional Community Coalition to let your voice be heard.
In This Issue:
- Alliant-Created Resources
- New NCRN Podcast
- Child Abuse Declined During COVID
- Child and Adolescent Disaster Behavioral Health Resources
- What Stays and What Changes: Fact Sheet Roadmap for Public Health Emergency Transition
- COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Overview
- Overview of the Impacts of Long COVID on Behavioral Health
- Three Years In, What Scientists Know About Long COVID
- Updated Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools
- Flu/COVID Vaccine Combo for the 2023-2024 Flu Season?
- Available Training: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and Jason Flatt Act
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Alliant-Created Resources
Long COVID Self-Care Toolkit
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in five people who get COVID-19 have lingering symptoms, some of which are severe. Much like the virus itself, the medical community continues to learn more about the condition, commonly referred to as long COVID. Alliant Health Solutions created an easy-to-follow self-care toolkit for patients with the most recognized symptoms and self-care and advocacy recommendations. Download the Toolkit
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in five people who get COVID-19 have lingering symptoms, some of which are severe. Much like the virus itself, the medical community continues to learn more about the condition, commonly referred to as long COVID. Alliant Health Solutions created an easy-to-follow self-care toolkit for patients with the most recognized symptoms and self-care and advocacy recommendations. Download the Toolkit
COVID-19 Community Flyer Bite-Sized Learning
Alliant Health staff and our Beneficiary and Family Advisory Council collaborated on a fun video about COVID-19 boosters with instructions on using a QR code that leads to the vaccine finder website. Check it out and share it on social media! Watch the Video
Alliant Health staff and our Beneficiary and Family Advisory Council collaborated on a fun video about COVID-19 boosters with instructions on using a QR code that leads to the vaccine finder website. Check it out and share it on social media! Watch the Video
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New NCRN Podcast Focuses on Health Equity and Resiliency
The National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) at the Morehouse School of Medicine has a new podcast called Connections: Lessons in Building Healthy Communities. Podcast host Rochelle Heard, NCRN community engagement program coordinator, interviews guests who share their unique perspectives on how different communities build resilience and advance health equity through partnerships, education and resource sharing.
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Child Abuse Declined During COVID
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and our staff reviewed literature on child abuse during COVID. Contrary to the assumption that child abuse increased during the pandemic, the data suggest the opposite.
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics reviewed data and literature and shared the findings and reasons as to why in this article.
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics reviewed data and literature and shared the findings and reasons as to why in this article.
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What Stays and What Changes: A Fact Sheet Roadmap for Public Health Emergency Transition
The Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS)fact sheet, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition Roadmap, details the planned changes and what will remain the same following ending of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
For example, access to COVID-19 vaccinations and certain treatments—such as Paxlovid and Lagevrio—and the use of telehealth will generally not be affected. Some mandates for private insurance companies to offer COVID-19 testing at no cost may change. Telehealth visits to prescribe certain controlled substances may change.
HHS has a brief description of the various changes in the fact sheet. View the Fact Sheet
For example, access to COVID-19 vaccinations and certain treatments—such as Paxlovid and Lagevrio—and the use of telehealth will generally not be affected. Some mandates for private insurance companies to offer COVID-19 testing at no cost may change. Telehealth visits to prescribe certain controlled substances may change.
HHS has a brief description of the various changes in the fact sheet. View the Fact Sheet
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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Overview
The end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 is scheduled for May 11, 2023. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently working to ensure a smooth transition back to normal operations.
The CMS Waivers, Flexibilities, and the Transition Forward from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency provides clarity on several topics, including:
The end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 is scheduled for May 11, 2023. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently working to ensure a smooth transition back to normal operations.
The CMS Waivers, Flexibilities, and the Transition Forward from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency provides clarity on several topics, including:
- COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments
- Telehealth services
- Health Care Access
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Overview of the Impacts of Long COVID on Behavioral Health
A SAMHSA literature review summarizes the behavioral health implications regarding long COVID. It describes an overview of behavioral health disorders associated with long COVID, neuropsychiatric causes of the behavioral health disorders and future research needs. Download the SAMHSA Literature Review
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Three Years In, What Scientists Know About Long COVID
CNET’s medical/wellness staff writer looks at the latest research on long COVID—what it is, who is prone to get it, and the treatment and preventative methods to decrease the risk of getting long COVID. As the research continues, more specifics may be uncovered and discussed for years to come. Read the Article
CNET’s medical/wellness staff writer looks at the latest research on long COVID—what it is, who is prone to get it, and the treatment and preventative methods to decrease the risk of getting long COVID. As the research continues, more specifics may be uncovered and discussed for years to come. Read the Article
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Updated Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools
Immunize.org reviews and updates the Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools every month. This month’s updates are minimal. Vaccination providers should review the checklist regularly to ensure practices stay current. Review the Checklist
In addition, the CDC’s website features a spotlight on influenza vaccine effectiveness this season. Multiple estimates show that the influenza vaccine protects children and adults against illness and hospitalization.
Related links:
Immunize.org: Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. CVOID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinical Support Tools (PDF)
Immunize.org: Vaccines: COVID-19
Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: COVID-19
CDC: Internal Clinical Considerations
Immunize.org reviews and updates the Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools every month. This month’s updates are minimal. Vaccination providers should review the checklist regularly to ensure practices stay current. Review the Checklist
In addition, the CDC’s website features a spotlight on influenza vaccine effectiveness this season. Multiple estimates show that the influenza vaccine protects children and adults against illness and hospitalization.
Related links:
Immunize.org: Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. CVOID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinical Support Tools (PDF)
Immunize.org: Vaccines: COVID-19
Immunize.org: Ask the Experts: COVID-19
CDC: Internal Clinical Considerations
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Flu/COVID Vaccine Combo for 2023-24 Flu Season?
Many have wondered or predicted that the flu and COVID vaccines would be combined as a seasonal vaccine to simplify the immunization schedule. However, according to a report by CBS, flu and COVID combo shots won’t come in time for this year. Read the Report
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Available Trainings
- Question, Persuade, Refer training is available online through the Alabama Suicide Prevention and Resources Coalition (ASPARC) website. Visit the ASPARC Website
- Jason Flatt Act Training for school personnel is available here.
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ANGELA L. FERO, LCSW
Director of Operations, Behavioral Health
Alliant Health Solutions
angela.fero@alliantaso.org
O 678.892.3824 | F 678.527.3730
Director of Operations, Behavioral Health
Alliant Health Solutions
angela.fero@alliantaso.org
O 678.892.3824 | F 678.527.3730
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