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Boston College School of Social Work Professor KAREN BULLOCK  is on a quest to help reduce racial disparities in healthcare, particularly related to the care of older adults with incurable illnesses. To help reduce these inequities, Bullock argues that social workers should be required to have a baseline understanding of how to support patients with diverse values, beliefs, and behaviors—a skill called cultural competence. And she underscores the need for practitioners to factor patients’ lived experiences into their assessments, with the end goal of providing care that meets their social, cultural, and linguistic needs. “Cultural competence can be actionable, measurable, and achievable,” Bullock says. “It enables practitioners to effectively apply awareness, specialized skills, and knowledge that can guide observable practice behaviors.” #socialwork #culturalcompetence

Practice tips from a Community Care Inform Adults guide on working with adults who self-harm

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The challenges and solutions for connecting community development and public health institutions are vital for health equity. NCRC's spotlight on health equity research offers insights into creating healthier, more equitable communities. #HealthEquity #CommunityDevelopment #JustEconomy

This week #OurCare released 10 reports summarizing conversations about #primarycare with equity-deserving communities across the country They highlight ongoing racism & discrimination in the system but also community-based strengths we can draw on Between June and December 2023, we held 10 community community roundtables, 2 in each of British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Each session was ~7 hours and included between 14-24 participants Altogether, we heard from 192 people across the country. These conversations were made possible because of partnerships with some amazing community organizations who had strong relationships with equity-deserving communities We took care to ensure sessions were inclusive. Many were conducted in 3 to 5 languages at once There is a lot to unpack in the reports but here are some of themes we heard: 🔹Racism and other forms of discrimination are common experiences 🔹Language barriers are a significant challenge to receiving high quality care 🔹We need to expand the healthcare workforce to reflect the diversity of communities 🔹Indigenous models of care are culturally determined and have always worked 🔹Empowering individuals and communities is part of the solution Read our summary report. Or better yet, do a deep dive and read all 10 reports. https://lnkd.in/g9QhzCWV MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions University of Toronto, Department of Family and Community Medicine Unity Health Toronto MASS LBP

This insightful article by beverley barnett-jones, published by Community Care, highlights the importance of an intersectional approach to care proceedings. The two-year delay in care proceedings for Black and Asian children raises questions about the role of adultification in not recognising children from minoritised backgrounds as vulnerable as their peers. Research from the US shows that Black children (girls) as young as five years old are treated with less care than their non-Black peers. Other factors, such as gender, age, and socio-economic background, can also influence how professionals interact with children. We should all work towards an intersectional approach to care proceedings and wider child protection assessments and interventions. Addressing the biases in our systems, processes, and professional judgments will improve children's outcomes. #intersectionality #adultification #socialwork

Big Picture Thinking in the NDIS and Community Health Sector: Questions for Discussion In the evolving landscape of the NDIS and community health, adopting a bigger picture mindset is crucial. Here are some key questions I have …. 1. Embracing Innovation How can we leverage new technologies to enhance service delivery and improve outcomes? What are the most promising innovations you’ve seen in the sector? 2. Collaboration and Integration What are the best strategies for fostering partnerships with allied health providers and community groups? How can we break down silos to create seamless support systems? 3. Person-Centered Approach How can we ensure our services are tailored to empower individuals and enhance their quality of life? What are some successful examples of person-centered care in your experience? 4. Sustainability and Resilience What strategies have you found effective in creating financially sustainable models amidst economic pressures? How can we adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining high-quality care? 5. Advocacy and Awareness How can we raise awareness and effectively advocate for policy changes and increased support for individuals with disabilities? What advocacy efforts have you found most impactful? 6. Workforce Development What are the best practices for investing in the professional development and well-being of our staff? How can we support our workforce to meet the evolving demands of their roles? 7. Has anyone actually grown a bonsai to look like this image? By engaging with these questions, we can collectively navigate the challenges and opportunities in the NDIS and community health sector. Let’s drive positive change, inspire innovation, and build a resilient, inclusive community. #NDIS #CommunityHealth #Innovation #Collaboration #PersonCenteredCare #Sustainability #Advocacy #WorkforceDevelopment #HolisticServices

Health equity is essential for community well-being. NCRC's research spotlight explores the challenges and solutions in linking community development with public health. Together, we can build healthier, more resilient communities. #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #JustEconomy

Dear Colleagues, The HIP Partnership is excited to share the draft version of an updated Brief titled, “Community Health Workers: Bringing contraceptive information and services to people where they live and work” for your review and feedback. The HIPs partnership is grateful to the authors for all their hard work thus far in updating this brief from 2015. Your feedback will help us to strengthen the brief to ensure it is most useful. Please share this email with your colleagues who can provide valuable insight to these subject areas. We value input from individuals currently working in these areas, as well as those who are unfamiliar or less familiar with the content. How to review and provide feedback: · The Community Health Workers brief can be found using this link: https://lnkd.in/dXryUqax • The password HIPS2024! can be used to access the page. •The form for comments begins at the bottom of the page. •Your feedback is requested by Tuesday, June 4, 5:00 pm EST As you review the brief please keep in mind the following: Purpose: HIP evidence briefs are intended to facilitate the use of evidence to inform program investments in developing country context. They provide an unbiased synthesis of the evidence and experience on implementing the HIP to-date. These documents also describe the priority information gaps and tested tools related to the specific HIP of interest. Please review carefully to ensure that the evidence is clearly and accurately reflected in the brief. Audience: Individuals managing family planning programs and investments in developing countries. The briefs are not intended to include the level of detail needed for implementing programs, but rather for those tasked with advocating, designing, and overseeing FP funding. Page limit: The briefs can be no more than 8 pages in length. If you suggest adding substantial content, please also suggest what content can be cut. Please provide your feedback utilizing the online form by Tuesday, June 4, 5:00 pm EST. Thank you for your support of the HIPs partnership!Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Ntuli Kapologwe Laura Raney Innocent Grant Young and Alive Initiative EngenderHealth Amref Tanzania Anodi Kaihula Ummy Mwalimu IPPF Africa Region David Shukrani Wilfred Christina Mwakisole

GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) TRAINING FOR NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH COMMITTEES (NHCs) COHORT ONE Southern Province Health Office with support from CDC CoAg are conducting trainings in GBV to NHCs. According the Victim Support Unit 2022 annual GBV data analysis, it reported 33536 cases countrywide. WHO estimates that 1 in every 3 women experience GBV, such statistics indicate how our women/girls are not safe in our communities. This calls for us men to join hands to stop these vices. GBV cases are mostly unreported because of stigma or fear. The perpetrators mostly close family members which makes it difficult to handle or report, making survivors to be silent about it. Sexual GBV becomes even trick to offer help like Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) because most of them are reported after 72 hrs. One of the component we negligent in our programming is the involvement of community health structures (NHCs). The NHCs who have undergone this training (as change agents) will help to raise awareness and offer support to survivor by directing them where they can find help quickly. What is sad is that the majority didn't know the gravity of the problem. Am urging everyone offering a service in the community to remember to involve the lowest structure of the Ministry of Health the NHCs if we are to win. Caption: Shows the first community leaders (NHCs) cohort ever trained in GBVs. This will be big, watch the space..