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Join our conversation on community-informed research in improving maternal health outcomes. This blog post includes highlights from my research with Nurse-Family Partnership and other colleagues funded by Systems for Action to better support community-driven solutions and policies. https://lnkd.in/gWrXrWh5 #CommunityEngagement #ResearchImpact
Three Ways Local Solutions Can Improve Maternal and Birthing Health
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💡 New research by D-tree and Harvard about successful ways to reach new mothers to ensure they get the care they need. Equitable healthcare delivery is crucial in improving the health and well-being of mothers and babies. The study looked at nearly 40,000 new mothers enrolled in what today is Jamii ni Afya highlighted that no matter the woman’s socioeconomic background, the mothers received equal care from community health workers. This is a significant achievement in health equity, ensuring that lower-income or less-educated mothers receive the same level of care as their counterparts and confirms that digitally-supported community health worker programs like Jamii ni Afya can provide quality postpartum care to women across different socioeconomic statuses. Read more in our latest blog unpacking the findings ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dbaVzeQf
Bridging the Gap: Achieving Health Equity in Postpartum Care in Zanzibar | D-tree
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#childhealth #deprivation #privatesector Alaa Hamed shares some very interesting articles and insights relating to public health. Implications for improving child health outcomes for system planners and for market development approaches.
Delivering child health interventions through the private sector in low and middle income countries: challenges, opportunities, and potential next steps • Care for most children is sought from private health providers in the for profit sector in low and middle income countries • Challenges of private sector engagement include its heterogeneous composition, poor quality of care, and inherent market failures • Challenges have been overcome using existing approaches, such as accreditation, contracting out, use of vouchers, social franchising, and social marketing as well as innovative (although small scale) introduction of the Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) and Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) strategies in the private sector, to improve quality, access, and affordability of care • Inclusion of private health providers in community health systems and an implementation research agenda for private sector IMCI is recommended https://lnkd.in/dw-sK2WP
Delivering child health interventions through the private sector in low and middle income countries: challenges, opportunities, and potential next steps
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Delivering child health interventions through the private sector in low and middle income countries: challenges, opportunities, and potential next steps • Care for most children is sought from private health providers in the for profit sector in low and middle income countries • Challenges of private sector engagement include its heterogeneous composition, poor quality of care, and inherent market failures • Challenges have been overcome using existing approaches, such as accreditation, contracting out, use of vouchers, social franchising, and social marketing as well as innovative (although small scale) introduction of the Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) and Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) strategies in the private sector, to improve quality, access, and affordability of care • Inclusion of private health providers in community health systems and an implementation research agenda for private sector IMCI is recommended https://lnkd.in/dw-sK2WP
Delivering child health interventions through the private sector in low and middle income countries: challenges, opportunities, and potential next steps
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⏰️ URGENT!!!! Healthy Start, a federal initiative that has served moms, babies, and families for over 30 years, has had $145 million in funding ELIMINATED in the 2024 House Appropriations Bill!!! ⚠️The Healthy Start program improves maternal and child health outcomes in communities with high rates of infant mortality and low birth weight. The elimination of funding for this program could have significant impacts on the availability of resources and support for mothers, babies, and families impacted by poor outcomes and social determinants of health. ⚠️Healthy Start has historically received bi-partisan support. Now, we are at a time with ongoing nationwide infant and maternal health crises, while this work is being misunderstood, causing detrimental appropriations decisions. Funding for Healthy Start was eliminated in H.R. 5894 under the mistaken belief that it duplicates the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. Healthy Start is a distinct program, critical to the national effort to address the ongoing infant and maternal mortality crises. ⚠️Recent provisional data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed that the infant mortality rate has risen for the first time in over two decades. This crisis affects all American families, but it disproportionately impacts Black babies, who are twice as likely to die before their first birthday, compared to White babies. Additionally, Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their White counterparts. ⚠️Our URGENT PLEA to partners across sectors, and concerned citizens, is to REPOST and/or TAG your Members of Congress (MoCs) and urge them to reinstate the $145 million in funding eliminated in H.R. 5894 for Healthy Start! ⚠️You can also call or write your MoCs. Find their information at https://lnkd.in/grup5-2. AMCHP DC NACCHO National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ) Pee Dee Healthy Start Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. Community Service Council Natasha Ray, MS #HealthyStart #infantmortality #maternalmortality
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Summary: Some healthcare systems are taking steps to address health inequities, recognizing that disparities in care can lead to added costs for racial and ethnic minorities. Programs focused on community outreach and partnerships are being implemented to empower patients and improve health outcomes. Health inequities were found to have cost the US economy $451 billion in 2018, emphasizing the need for action. Creating effective health-equity programs involves building trust through community engagement and addressing social determinants of health. Takeaway: Healthcare systems are increasingly recognizing the economic and moral imperative of addressing health inequities. By embedding equity programs in their strategies and focusing on community outreach, these systems can improve outcomes, build trust, and create economic value. Hashtags: #HealthEquity #HealthcareDisparities #CommunityOutreach #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #RacialInequality
Summary: Some healthcare systems are taking steps to address health inequities, recognizing that disparities in care can lead to added costs for racial and ethnic minorities. Programs focused on community outreach and partnerships are being implemented to empower patients and improve health outcomes. Health inequities were found to have cost the US economy $451 billion in 2018, emphasizing th...
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🔍📈 Unlocking the Potential of Family Caregivers: A Summary 🏠💼 Navigating the challenges of caregiving can feel like a journey through uncharted territory, but it doesn't have to be that way. A recent white paper delves deep into the realities faced by home caregivers and the transformative impact of education and support programs in reshaping the landscape of patient care. Here's a snapshot: 🌟 Challenges at Home: Transitioning from hospital to home is a significant shift, laden with unforeseen challenges for both patients and caregivers. The stress is real, and the need for preparation is paramount. 👩👧👦 The Sandwich Generation: As the population ages, many find themselves sandwiched between caring for elderly parents and supporting their own children, amplifying the caregiving burden. 👴👵 Baby Boomer Caregivers: With the Baby Boomer generation aging, there's a surge in home caregiving, accompanied by unique challenges and the need for innovative solutions. 📊 Impact & Validation: Surveys reveal a significant uptick in caregiver confidence and preparedness after engaging with Trualta services. From reducing stress to cutting medical costs, the impact is tangible and far-reaching. 🤝 Integration & Collaboration: The integration of Trualta services with health plans and providers promises to elevate satisfaction levels and enhance the overall caregiving experience. Empowering home caregivers isn't just about easing their burden—it's about revolutionizing the way we approach patient care. Join the movement towards better healthcare outcomes, one caregiver at a time. Read the full white paper here: https://lnkd.in/esxyxBsk #Caregiving #CareAtHome #Healthcare #Empowerment #PatientOutcomes #Trualta
White Paper: Caregiver Impact on Population Health
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Top 10 Rural Monitor Articles of 2023 Articles on behavioral health, workforce, maternity care, Long COVID, and more made it onto the year’s most-read list. Learn more in the Rural Monitor:
Top 10 Rural Monitor Articles of 2023 - The Rural Monitor
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Funding Alert - FEW TIPS FOR YOUR SBRI APPLICATION Read the challenge brief to see if your innovation fits the types of innovations they are looking to fund; phase 1 is for feasibility testing / further development so design your proposal to meet this requirement; don't assume the assessors understand clinical pathways and / or other similar innovations and how yours is different - describe them; the word count is extremely tight only give facts and figures- use how / what / when information only; there is a focus upon co-production / patient engagement and health inequalities - take your time to consider these requirements (read good practice on how to be inclusive / address digital exclusion etc.). It is highly competitive and dependent upon the assessors evaluating your solution as innovative so you need your 3 golden themes to demonstrate this. #sbri #digitalhealth #digitalchildhealth #fundingopportunity #bidwriter
Do you have an innovation that can improve child health across #asthma #epilepsy #diabetes #obesity or #oralhealth? Apply for SBRI Healthcare Phase 1 funding of up to £100,000 (NET). Deadline 13 September 2023 Full details at https://lnkd.in/ekzB-iWt
SBRI Healthcare - Competition 23 - Child Health
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