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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.
 


National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN)
Strategic Partner Monthly Information and Resources 

 
COVID-19 and Your Resiliency - Click HERE to watch the video. 

             
 


Advancing the Response to COVID-19

              


Read the latest blog post in the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health's (OMH) new Health Equity Series.  Click HERE to read more.



Reduce Your Risk with a Booster

This summer, protect your community and loved ones by encouraging them to get a COVID booster. Getting a booster helps reduce the risk from the worst outcomes of COVID and provides protection from variants that might be more contagious. Share this video on your social media and encourage people to get boosted.
 


CDC Recommendations for Children and Youth COVID-19 Vaccines
                        


Click HERE to learn about COVID-19 vaccines for young children.


COVID-19 and Immunocompromised Persons 

                       

If you or someone you live or spend time with is immunocompromised, it is important to have a COVID-19 plan to protect yourself from infection and prepare for what to do if you get sick. Click HERE to learn more.  

 


Powwow Season is Back
 
                             

This powwow season don’t let anything hold you back – get covered, stay insured, and be on time for that grand entry! Contact your local Indian health care provider, visit HealthCare.gov, or call 1–800–318–2596 for more information. Click HERE to learn more.


July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

             

Throughout the month, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) has focused on promoting tools and resources addressing the stigma about mental health among racial and ethnic minority populations, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, click HERE.

 


New Suicide Prevention Line Number
      

On July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) transitioned to an easy-to-remember, 3-digit number (988).The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the lead federal agency in partnership with Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Veterans Affairs, working to make the promise of 988 a reality for America focused on strengthening and expanding the existing Lifeline network, providing life-saving service to all who call, text or chat via 988. 

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Factsheets: English and Spanish​​​​

Supporting Resilience for Behavioral Health Professionals


The Behavioral Health Professional Workforce Resilience ECHO program, in partnership with the Health Resources and Services Administration's behavioral health program, gives overworked and overburdened professionals resources and connects them with a community facing the same challenges. Using the ECHO Model, program participants gain essential skills for dealing with stress and anxiety, such as self-care and wellness best practices. The goal is to help participants develop a sense of resilience to decrease burnout and mental health risks. As a result, the more resilient workforce can sustainably provide essential services to patients in their local communities. Click HERE to learn more.


Newly Updated Coverage to Care Resources are Now Available

Understanding health coverage can be confusing, but the Coverage to Care (C2C) initiative is making it easier. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) released newly updated C2C resources to help those consumers understand their health coverage and to get health care services they need. 

The following resources are now available on the C2C website:

  • C2C COVID-19 Resources
  • Roadmap to Behavioral Health – A companion guide for mental health and substance use service, to be used in conjunction with the Roadmap to Better Care. (English | Spanish)
  • ​​​Getting the Care You Need - Guide for People with Disabilities – Provides information to ensure that people with disabilities understand their rights so that they receive equal access to quality health care services. (English | Spanish)
  • Chronic Care Management (CCM) Resources – Discusses the benefits of CCM for patients with multiple chronic conditions and provides health care professionals with resources to implement CCM into their practices. 
  • Managing Diabetes: Coverage & Resources – Includes tips to help patients manage diabetes, as well as information on Marketplace and Medicare coverage. (English | Spanish)

To learn more about health equity related initiatives, visit CMS OMH at go.cms.gov/omh or the C2C initiative at go.cms.gov/c2c.

 


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  • Find essential COVID-19 resources in 10 languages

  • Subscribe to the NCRN newsletter 

  • Join the Regional Community Coalition

  • Download the NCRN mobile app. iOS version or Android version

  • Call the NCRN Multilingual Call Center at 1-877-904-5097. Operators are available Monday-Friday between 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. EST.​​​​​​

                      
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STACY HULL, LPC, MAC, CPCS
Alliant Health Solutions
Program Manager

stacy.hull@allianthealth.org
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