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#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!
Now accepting applications for the new Connect2 Community Network Advisory Group! Applications due October 16.
Approaching Data Differently: An Update from the Community Grants Program
by Myani Guetta-Gilbert, Community and Tribal Engagement Manager at HealthierHere In 2018 and 2019, the Community Grants Program set out to better understand Medicaid recipients’ experiences accessing healthcare in King County, WA. The information would inform...
Free Dental Care Clinics for Vulnerable Populations in Auburn
Our partners at MultiCare are bringing safe and free dental care to vulnerable populations in South King County from August until the end of November 2020. Serving Underserved Auburn Community MembersWith support from HealthierHere, MultiCare developed a partnership...
Wage Gaps, Unemployment, and Inequity: The Economic Impacts of A Pandemic In King County
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically the jobs lost as a result of the economic shutdown, has spanned across sectors and occupation types – with many factors influencing the ability of a sector, employer, or position to adjust to fit the new reality.
Plans and Partnerships: Our Response to COVID-19
Over the past several months, COVID-19 changed our world and challenged us to do things differently. It deeply impacted people and communities, exposed strengths and weaknesses, and shifted priorities. HealthierHere is no exception. The pandemic put our values to the...
Primary Care Transformation – Public Comment Ends July 31
Summary: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is holding a public comment period on a proposed Multi-payer Primary Care Transformation Model. We encourage you to review the model and share your input. The public comment period ends Friday, July 31, 2020....
Advance Care Planning Conversations During COVID-19
12-1pm Respecting LimitsA practical approach to advance care planning conversations during COVID-19 With Mark Beiter, Medical Director for Palliative Care at Virginia Mason, & Dr. Laura Webster, Bioethics Program Director at...
Solidarity and Learning How To Help: A Brief Statement and Recommended Readings on Racism
Dear Partners, Stakeholders and all who will listen,We at HealthierHere stand in solidarity with those protesting the murder of Black people in the United States. We demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many others who have been harmed and killed by...
Sneak Peek: Whole Person Care Innovations
Physical and mental health are once again front-page news. Media outlets share warnings about "the psychosocial repercussions" of COVID-19 (Scientific American), and "that U.S. agencies have yet to properly prepare for the unfolding mental health crisis" (ABC News)....
HealthierHere Calendar
Dec 2020
| Date/Time | Event |
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12/03/2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Governing Board Meeting
Pacific Tower – 1st Floor Training/Event Space, Seattle WA |
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12/10/2020 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
CIE Network Partner Workgroup (Virtual Meeting)
Online, - |
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12/25/2020 All Day |
Office Closed
N/A, - |
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12/28/2020 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Community and Consumer Voice Committee Meeting
TBD, - |
Community-Sponsored Opportunities
Nov 2020
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
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11/03/2020 - 11/04/2020 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
WA State Prevention Summit 2020: Envision the Possibilities (Virtual Conference)
Online, - |
Aug 2021
| Date/Time | Event |
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08/08/2021 - 08/12/2021 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Region 10 Opioid Summit
Red Lion Hotel on the River at Jantzen Beach, Portland OR |
Partner Tools and Resources
Updates:
#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!
Now accepting applications for the new Connect2 Community Network Advisory Group! Applications due October 16.
Approaching Data Differently: An Update from the Community Grants Program
by Myani Guetta-Gilbert, Community and Tribal Engagement Manager at HealthierHere In 2018 and 2019, the Community Grants Program set out to better understand Medicaid recipients’ experiences accessing healthcare in King County, WA. The information would inform...
Primary Care Transformation – Public Comment Ends July 31
Summary: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is holding a public comment period on a proposed Multi-payer Primary Care Transformation Model. We encourage you to review the model and share your input. The public comment period ends Friday, July 31, 2020....
Advance Care Planning Conversations During COVID-19
12-1pm Respecting LimitsA practical approach to advance care planning conversations during COVID-19 With Mark Beiter, Medical Director for Palliative Care at Virginia Mason, & Dr. Laura Webster, Bioethics Program Director at...
Dear WA Providers – Please Share Your Value-Based Purchasing Experience
Calling all health care provider organizations! The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is seeking input via their annual paying for value survey.The survey is live and closes on August 31. HCA and HealthierHere encourage a variety of providers to...
Solidarity and Learning How To Help: A Brief Statement and Recommended Readings on Racism
Dear Partners, Stakeholders and all who will listen,We at HealthierHere stand in solidarity with those protesting the murder of Black people in the United States. We demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many others who have been harmed and killed by...
Tips and Training: new COVID-19 features in EDIE and Collective Ambulatory
Organizations that use the Collective Platform – including EDIE and Collective Ambulatory – can now access new features designed to help stop the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). We developed a tutorial to help our partners navigate this new...
New feature: COVID-19 Resource Hub
Feeling challenged by all the information coming at you? Us, too. To help, we've launched the HealthierHere COVID-19 Resource Hub.Our partners are overwhelmingly busy providing critical services, care and supports to our community. The Resource Hub serves...
Meeting Changes, Partner Impacts and Coronavirus in our Community
A Letter from our Executive Director: Dear HealthierHere Partners and Stakeholders,I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to share some changes HealthierHere is implementing as a result of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).We are in a very unusual...
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