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The impact of #HoFH extends beyond health, affecting self-perception, education, and employment opportunities. Despite the challenges, many individuals and families affected by HoFH demonstrate resilience and adaptability. Empowerment through education, self-care practices, and advocacy can contribute to better psychosocial outcomes. Recognising these challenges underscores the importance of collective action in raising awareness and supporting research efforts. Though untreated HoFH may limit life expectancy on paper, it doesn't have to limit the impact of our compassion and advocacy. Join us and participate in our logo contest, a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the cause and make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by HoFH. Use your creativity to help change it! Bring joy and excitment to our world. Join the #logo competition and help unite the global HoFH community. https://lnkd.in/eb7cy7Wi #Unite4HoFH #RareDisease, #UseHeart to #KnowHoFH and #FindHoFH #Maythe4thbewithyou #Impact #QoL

Among Filipinos, senior citizens encounter various challenges despite our cultural emphasis on respect and care. Financial strain, limited access to essential resources, and inadequate healthcare options are common issues they face. These difficulties are often compounded by social isolation, loneliness, and instances of neglect. Share a Spoon, a non-governmental organization in Taytay, Rizal, recognizes these needs and has launched a program tailored to address the concerns of Taytay’s elderly population. Providing monthly services to 250 senior citizens, including socialization activities, health checkups, exercise classes, mental health lectures, and hygiene kit distributions, Share a Spoon aims to alleviate the burdens faced by older adults in the community. Share a Spoon’s program seeks to provide seniors in Taytay with a renewed sense of purpose and engagement. Additionally, it aims to foster support networks, strengthen intergenerational relationships, and enhance overall quality of life for elderly residents. Through its holistic approach, Share a Spoon demonstrates its commitment to improving the lives of senior citizens and building a more inclusive and supportive community in Taytay, Rizal. To support Share a Spoon’s efforts among senior citizens, please visit https://lnkd.in/grRuzwjJ #CharityPhilippinesOrg #GoodDeedForPinoysInNeed

Workforce Australia participants can now access Aboriginal Allied Health Professionals! Our mission is to build strong communities and we do this through empowering and improving the social and emotional well-being of mob. Strong mob build strong communities and strong communities need strong role models. We raise one so that they can raise many. This is how we break the cycle and creating lasting change. Through our specialised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services, our team of Allied Health Professionals combine both learned and lived experiences with expert trauma informed care to address barriers and the complex needs participants face. We offer a broad range of action focused services and holistic supports for Workforce Australia Participants.   Grassroots Projects is ‘For Mob, By Mob’ and offers evidence-based, trauma informed care that is tailored to the specific needs of our Mob. We offer holistic solutions that cover both Allied Health Interventions and work-preparatory training. We are proudly 100% Aboriginal owned and staffed and each of us have a deep connection and understanding of the barriers faced by Mob. We are passionate about the idea that strong Mob builds strong communities and we walk alongside participants as they begin their journey towards healing. #alliedhealth #mentalhealth #indigenoushealth #socialwork #counselling #breakingthecycle #strongercommunities #grassrootsheros #workforceaustralia #indigenousemployment #livedexperience

"With patient navigation, [it's] that extra layer of checking in with somebody, making sure that all of their socioeconomic needs are met, and their mental health needs are addressed within a family planning visit, and any other need that may arise that may contribute to their physical health that the provider is not able to address at that visit. " In our latest video, learn how the Konza Prairie Community Health Center, a #TitleX funded service site, partners with a local agency to provide patient navigation services that address maternal health needs and help to deliver #WholePersonCare in rural Kansas: https://lnkd.in/gfHa4wEU

[ONLINE THINKTANK]: Anti-depressant deprescribing and withdrawal is an issue that people with lived experience have borne the brunt of for years. It is only now, through concerted efforts of people with direct experience themselves and allies, that evidence and broader interest is starting to be paid to this critical issue. LELAN is commited to ensuring people with lived experience are centred or leading these conversations and related advocacy efforts in Australia. In seeking to activate people from the grassroots individual experience level through to collective systemic focused action we know that understanding the perspectives of clinicians, academics and interested others will help us to shape the messages and recommendations for how we best proceed strategically. This ThinkTank is for clinicians, academics and other people interested in contributing to deprescribing protocol advocacy efforts in Australia to raise awareness, contribute to messaging and begin to influence broader change. More information and registration can be accessed at https://lnkd.in/g3cWnqFX .

This NEW publication in BMC Public Health examines the global dissemination of evidence-based parenting resources during #COVID19, part of an interagency initiative led by Parenting for Lifelong Health. The study finds that the resources: 🔵 Reached 210million+ people 🔵 Were translated into 135+ languages & dialects 🔵 Were included in 43 national government COVID-19 responses It explores the importance of international collaboration and open-source delivery models - find out more: https://lnkd.in/e_AWUq3e 

It's National Community Health Improvement Week! Did you know Good Shepherd has a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) that is updated every three years? The CHIP is based directly on local data collected during the Community Health Needs Assesment, also collected every three years. Good Shepherd's current CHIP for 2022-2025 has four priority areas: Mental Health, Obesity/Nutrition/Physical Activity, Behavioral Health, and Women's, Men's and Infant Health. To view this and learn more, please visit: Community Health Needs Assessment | Good Shepherd Health Care System (gshealth.org)

Community Boosting Organization Selected as Focal Point for the Declaration of Oviedo on Drug Use Prevention! We are thrilled to announce that the Community Boosting Organization (CBO) has been selected as a focal point for the #DeclarationofOviedo on Drug Use Prevention in Ethiopia! This is a tremendous honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team at CBO. We are committed to empowering Ethiopian communities to create a healthier future, free from the dangers of drug use and addiction. As a focal point, CBO will play a vital role in: 1. #RaisingAwareness: We'll work to educate Ethiopians about the risks of drug use and the resources available to them. 2. #PromotingPrevention: We'll collaborate with policymakers and community leaders to develop and implement effective drug use prevention strategies. 3. #SupportingRecovery: We'll advocate for accessible treatment and support services for those struggling with addiction. 4. #BuildingaNetwork: We're excited to extend an invitation to other organizations working on this critical issue in Ethiopia. Together, we can form a strong national network to combat drug use and addiction. We're excited to join this global initiative and contribute to a world free from drug use and addiction. Call to Action: Want to learn more about the Declaration of Oviedo and our work? Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ecKqVeEr and for more about the focal point network, visit https://lnkd.in/eH7vCwxq Are you passionate about drug use prevention? Share your thoughts in the comments below! OR Are you an organization working on drug use prevention in Ethiopia? We'd love to connect! #OviedoDeclaration #DrugUsePrevention #Ethiopia #PublicHealth #CommunityEmpowerment #Collaboration

Ahead of a House of Lords debate on the state of #SocialCare and the case for a comprehensive plan, we sent this briefing to Peers, describing the key findings from our research and analysis on social care over several years. We believe social care needs an exercise similar to the Darzi review for health. https://lnkd.in/eJdvpYRy

THE FIRST EVENT IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE #project "Navigating Life with Dementia", financed by the European Union and the Government of Montenegro, took place today in the city of Nikšić, with the support of partners from NGO Impuls. The #kickoff event was attended by the representatives of the municipality Nikšić, employees of the home for senior citizens and the mental health center, as well as social workers, psychologists and volunteers of the project. At the event we discussed the current state of the project, challenges, advantages and outlined path of activities that will be implemented during the next two years. All partners present emphasized the importance of understanding and recognizing dementia, which would allow a new perspective on this disease (especially progressive in the 21st century). Partners and colleagues were also eager to listen to the volunteers, who perform honorable work and share "first-hand" experiences, which is the key to planning further work. Associated partners are: municipality of Plav, Red cross Nikšić, municipality of Berane, Center of social work for municipalities of Berane, Andrijevica and Petnjica. #dementia #psychosocialsupport #caregivers #communitysupport