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U.S. National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center spotlights 5 programs focused on integrating oral health care into primary care serving the maternal and child health population. Spotlights include a program overview; a description of the program’s inception and early years; information about funding, notable strengths, notable evaluation activities, and evaluation methodology; select evaluation findings; and resources to learn more about evaluation. The report also describes key elements for program success and challenges common across all programs that support or limit program success. Cavity Free at Three (Colorado) Colorado Medical Dental Integration Project (Colorado) From the First Tooth (Maine) I-Smile and Cavity Free Iowa (Iowa) Into the Mouths of Babes (North Carolina) Source: https://lnkd.in/gR-Z5rUT

Have you signed up for Fam Med Forward 2024 yet? We have an incredible slate of speakers lined up to discuss pressing issues facing family physicians. Mary Stolz, MSW, will be presenting "Responding to Disclosures of Violence" on Friday, June 7 at 4:15 p.m. This session will cover the following learning objectives: 1) Participants will have an awareness of screening tools and vocabulary for screening for a history of sexual assault or intimate partner violence. 2) Methods for connecting with vulnerable patients during times of disclosure will be reviewed. 3) Participants will have awareness of resources for follow-up care for patients who do disclose. Learn more about Mary Stolz and our other speakers here: https://lnkd.in/g2pXskSK

Should be an interesting presentation.

ATTENTION HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH PEOPLE AFTER STROKE, LAST CHANCE TO COMPLETE THIS SURVEY, CLOSING IN JUST OVER A WEEK! The Physical Activity Workgroup from the International Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Alliance are conducting an online survey of HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (including physios, OTs, EPs, medical practitioners, nurses, psychologists etc) who work with stroke survivors and provide advice or treatment about participating in PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. The aim of the research is to understand the current educational needs of health professionals, in terms of knowledge, skills and confidence, regarding implementing best evidence and practice guidance on physical activity after stroke. Information from this survey will help inform a new educational resource for healthcare professionals to enable them to promote and deliver physical activity after stroke around the world. The survey will take 15-30 minutes of your time. if you would like to participate, please click the link to read the consent form and participate in the survey:  https://lnkd.in/g_pSS2bJ passcode: P8WXAKPTW Ethics approval ID: 2024-29905-53333-3 Sandra A Billinger Coralie English Shamala Thilarajah #FrederikeVanWijck #SarahMoore #GillianMead #JohnSolomon #MarieLouiseBird #JaniceEng #KatarinaSunnerhagen #RitaMelifonwu #LuciFuscaldiTeixeiraSalmela #MarilynMackayLyons

Congratulations 👏 to our own Alyssa Pischel and her recently published article, "Increase in Long-Term Care Residents with Serious Mental Illnesses Present Challenges for Facilities and Staff: Case Reports," in the European Society of Medicine Medical Research Archives. The peer-reviewed research article looks at how shifting population changes are leading to a change in operations within the nursing home environment.    Read it here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvxMS9fK #nursinghomes #mentalhealth #longtermcare

Psychotropic Medications. Next up on my RVN TV series, Advocating for the Aging is Gina D'Angelo, RN BSN MBA NHA RAC-CT DNS-CT QCP-CT, addressing psychotropic medications as one of the most important concerns in Long Term Care. Check out the link for our discussion! https://lnkd.in/eVnM3UCf

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "There is definitely an element of fun at first. However, once the students begin to try to complete different tasks, they begin to see the issues of aging in a different light." ~Kathy T., LVN, Health Academy Instructor See our full line of Geriatrics Training Tools here: https://lnkd.in/eS2fm8j

Advance care planning is crucial for quality care in aging. Check out our new BABEL ACP resources for #LTC teams and families to guide meaningful conversations: https://lnkd.in/gtNymMeV

🧠💡 Today marks International Epilepsy Day! Dear Healthcare Professionals, let's unite to raise awareness and understanding about epilepsy. By educating your patients and communities, you can dispel myths, reduce stigma, and provide vital support to those living with this neurological condition. Together, let's empower patients with accurate information and compassionate care. AJAY YELEGAONKAR Digital Marketer For You #InternationalEpilepsyDay #EpilepsyAwareness ##Epilepsy

Pediatric primary care is a promising setting in which to deliver preventive behavioral health services to young children and their families. This pilot study examined the efficacy of an integrated behavioral health preventive (IBH-P) intervention delivered by psychologists and focused on supporting parenting in low-income mothers of infants as part of well-child visits in the first 6 months of life. https://lnkd.in/eGFer27Q