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As states continue to prioritize opportunities to enhance services for children with chronic illnesses, behavioral and special health care needs, and medical complexities. Our new resource center includes tools for states addressing and advancing systems of care for children and youth with chronic and complex needs. Learn more at https://loom.ly/jah_LLA

Great tips for maintaining your health!

You might be surprised to learn that only about 20% of an individual's health status is determined by care they receive in a clinic or hospital. The other 80% depends on what are called social determinants of health: factors like education, culture, income, and social support followed by behavior and the environment. Watch this episode of Decode Colorado to see some of Children's Hospital Colorado's programs to address social determinants in action.

On International Day of Older Persons, we celebrate the wisdom of older generations and the valuable lessons they offer. Karl Pillemer’s Legacy Project, which interviewed over 1,500 elderly individuals, highlighted key pieces of advice for a meaningful life:    1. Stop worrying  2. Pursue work you love  3. Foster meaningful relationships  4. Take responsibility for your own happiness    These timeless lessons encourage us to live intentionally - focusing on joy, purpose, and connection.     Australian palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware has done something remarkable. She’s taken the time to compile her patients’ viewpoints on universal subjects like regret, life purpose, and happiness; from the plethora of responses emerged five themes common to almost all of Ware’s patients. Ware assembled these reflections in her insightful book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. Read more here - https://lnkd.in/dXUMhAY

As the summer begins, the places where children play can get very hot ☀️ Extreme heat affects infants and young children more than most adults—and potential impacts on their health and development can be lifelong. All children deserve safe places to play, and this summer, policymakers can take steps to cool play spaces. Find strategies for doing so in this video and learn more in our Action Guide for Policy: https://bit.ly/4aP5B4P

Nashville General may be 134 years old, but it leads the way in innovation and accessibility. Through the Webb hub and spoke model, individuals at risk are connected to healthy food in the hospital food pharmacy, health literacy and educational support through their faith communities, and medical care to prevent crisis visits to the Emergency Department. Learn about the work Dr. Joseph Webb and his team are doing in this blog post https://bit.ly/3VEl1DA

As an HR executive, living and working with compassion means prioritizing the well-being of our employees, who in turn dedicate themselves to the care of our residents. Unlike my colleagues and co-workers, whose primary focus is directly on our residents—from custodians and maintenance staff to CNAs, LPNs, RNs—my focus is on the people who make our mission possible: our employees. Compassion in my role involves ensuring that our team members have the support they need to thrive, both professionally and personally. This means crafting and implementing policies and procedures that not only foster a positive work environment but also empower our staff to deliver the best possible care to our residents. By working compassionately, we create a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to provide compassionate care. It’s about recognizing the vital role each team member plays and ensuring they have the resources and environment needed to succeed. When we care for our employees with the same dedication they show our residents, we build a stronger, more resilient organization. It’s a cycle of care that starts with us and radiates out to every individual we serve.

One of my team wrote this blog post for Complete Care at Home. I thought I'd share it here! The bottom line is - people are happier, healthier, and live longer when they get to stay home. And Complete Care can make that happen in Santa Barbara County, and beyond! https://lnkd.in/gcBubxaE

We're proud to be working with Ladder to implement the Surviving Adolescence Parenting Program. Now that the first round of parents have graduated, the results speak for themselves! ⭐ 100% of parents believe that their relationship with their child improved. ⭐ 100% of parents feel more confident in opportunities to connect with their child. ⭐ 100% of parents felt the Surviving Adolescence program provided them with the relevant tools to build their relationship with their family. When parents were asked to describe the program using one word, words including 'helpful', 'informative', 'caring', 'involved', 'empowering', 'safe space' and 'calm' were mentioned.

Celebrating the theme of dignity for International Day of Older People, what three things do you think would MOST make a real difference in older people's lives and keep them safe at the same time? Write your response in a reply. 1. Managing daily routines independently without nagging reminders 2. Having others respect your confidentiality in medical records 3. Choosing your own lifestyle 4. Being given access to information about your medical conditions 5. Living without strangers coming to your home to tell you what to do 6. Making health check-ups and updates more convenient We'll share about our initiatives to achieve elder dignity in our next post.