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A Discussion on Sovereignty, Equity, and the Health of Indigenous Peoples
“A Discussion on Sovereignty, Equity, and the Health of Indigenous Peoples,” with expert guest presenter Dr. Desi Rodriguez-Lonebear – Watch the recording.
Partners were invited to join us learn about Indigenous data sovereignty and governance principles and practices, and how they can be applied to help address the intersection of health disparities and data justice in our community.
Join Us in Action Against Racism & White Supremacy
As we reflect on the seditious attack on our nation’s Capitol, it is clear that this is not an isolated event. It is one of countless crises in our nation tied together by common threads of white supremacy and systemic racism. We condemn the reprehensible assault on...
Partners in Action: New collaborative promotes pediatric integrated care
The following was originally posted to the UW Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences website on December 23, 2020. Cross-posted with permission. In November 2020 we launched a collaboration of the Seattle Children’s Care Network (SCCN), UW...
Need PPE? Over 338,000 Face Coverings Distributed and More Supplies Available
Between August 26, 2020 and October 15, 2020, HealthierHere distributed 338,000 face coverings to 48 organizations serving the King County community.Thanks to our partnership with the Washington State Health Care Authority, HealthierHere continues to help local health...
Making Way for a Connected System: The Connect2 Community Network Plan
The Connect2 Community Network is the community information exchange (CIE) being collectively developed by and for the people of King County, WA. The shared vision for this work is: To strengthen the coordination of care for those in need by connecting people, service...
Apply by Jan 8 : Connect2 Community Network Catalyst Fund
The Connect2 Community Network Catalyst Fund will support organizations in King County that are using, or are interested in using, the Unite Us technology to send and receive “closed-loop” referrals. Applications are due by January 8, 2021 at 5pm PST.
CIE Draft Plan: Comments Due November 30
The Connect2 Community Network’s Draft Plan is available for review and accepting comments until November 30, 2020.
100% Semiannual Report Score Earns $5.3 for King County Region
We're pleased to announce that HealthierHere earned a full achievement score for our most recent Semiannual Report (SAR) to the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA). This full credit score has earned an an additional $5.3 million for investment in our King...
Comments Due Dec 13: Medicaid Transformation Project Extension Application & Amendment
Updated 11.16.20 - Deadline extended to Dec. 13; draft proposal revised.The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) issued several updates last week, including a revised proposal, "which provides additional clarity on certain programmatic aspects like quality...
Community Health Through an Equity Lens: A Virtual Event Oct 26-28
Updated 11.10.20Watch the recordingsIf you missed the 2020 Learning Symposium or want to review any of its content, you're in luck! Recordings are now available for free online viewing.Not sure where to start? See Featured Speakers and Panelists below - we've linked...
HealthierHere Calendar
Mar 2021
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03/04/2021 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Governing Board Meeting
Online - Register |
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03/22/2021 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Community and Consumer Voice Committee Meeting
TBD - |
Apr 2021
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04/01/2021 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Governing Board Meeting
Online - Register |
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04/26/2021 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Community and Consumer Voice Committee Meeting
TBD - |
May 2021
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05/06/2021 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Governing Board Meeting
Online - Register |
Community-Sponsored Opportunities
Feb 2021
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02/05/2021 9:30 am - 10:00 am |
The Intersection of Racism, Discrimination, and Social Risk Screening in Clinical Settings (Live Podcast)
Online - Register for the Series |
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02/11/2021 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
WA Recovery Advocacy Day (Virtual)
Online - Register by Feb 3 |
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02/15/2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Telehealth Learning Community: Direct-to-Patient Telemedicine (Virtual Collaborative Learning Series)
Online - Register |
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02/18/2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Motivational Interviewing - Intermediate Course (Virtual Training)
Online - Register |
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02/18/2021 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
Racism & Health Equity (Virtual Lecture + Q&A)
Online - Register |
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02/19/2021 9:30 am - 10:00 am |
Understanding Patients’ Perspectives on Social Risk Screening (Live Podcast)
Online - Register for the Series |
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02/25/2021 8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Fair Housing Updates with Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (Webinar)
Online - Register |
Mar 2021
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03/01/2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Telehealth Learning Community: Direct-to-Patient Telemedicine (Virtual Collaborative Learning Series)
Online - Register |
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03/04/2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Motivational Interviewing - Beginner's Course (Virtual Training)
Online - Register (Pacific Time) |
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03/04/2021 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
Environmental Justice (Virtual Lecture + Q&A)
Online - Register |
Partner Tools and Resources
Updates:
A Discussion on Sovereignty, Equity, and the Health of Indigenous Peoples
“A Discussion on Sovereignty, Equity, and the Health of Indigenous Peoples,” with expert guest presenter Dr. Desi Rodriguez-Lonebear – Watch the recording.
Partners were invited to join us learn about Indigenous data sovereignty and governance principles and practices, and how they can be applied to help address the intersection of health disparities and data justice in our community.
Need PPE? Over 338,000 Face Coverings Distributed and More Supplies Available
Between August 26, 2020 and October 15, 2020, HealthierHere distributed 338,000 face coverings to 48 organizations serving the King County community.Thanks to our partnership with the Washington State Health Care Authority, HealthierHere continues to help local health...
Making Way for a Connected System: The Connect2 Community Network Plan
The Connect2 Community Network is the community information exchange (CIE) being collectively developed by and for the people of King County, WA. The shared vision for this work is: To strengthen the coordination of care for those in need by connecting people, service...
Apply by Jan 8 : Connect2 Community Network Catalyst Fund
The Connect2 Community Network Catalyst Fund will support organizations in King County that are using, or are interested in using, the Unite Us technology to send and receive “closed-loop” referrals. Applications are due by January 8, 2021 at 5pm PST.
CIE Draft Plan: Comments Due November 30
The Connect2 Community Network’s Draft Plan is available for review and accepting comments until November 30, 2020.
Comments Due Dec 13: Medicaid Transformation Project Extension Application & Amendment
Updated 11.16.20 - Deadline extended to Dec. 13; draft proposal revised.The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) issued several updates last week, including a revised proposal, "which provides additional clarity on certain programmatic aspects like quality...
Community Health Through an Equity Lens: A Virtual Event Oct 26-28
Updated 11.10.20Watch the recordingsIf you missed the 2020 Learning Symposium or want to review any of its content, you're in luck! Recordings are now available for free online viewing.Not sure where to start? See Featured Speakers and Panelists below - we've linked...
In case you missed it: On Centering Community Voice in our Work
Centering the voices, insights and wisdom of community and consumers is essential to our work. This summer, HealthierHere's Chief Operations Officer and Director of Equity & Community Partnerships participated in panel discussions about efforts to address health...
#BeThe1To Help Prevent Suicide
Back in April, clinical psychological scientists at the University of Washington’s Center for the Science of Social Connection wrote about the “perfect storm of depression risks” posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, in September, as the daylight hours grow shorter...
Opportunity: Join the CIE Advisory Group!
Apply to join the new Connect2 Community Network Advisory Group! Deadline extended to November 13.
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