Earn 10.5 CME at the Building Healthy Communities Summit, Oct. 19-20 in Anaheim There’s still time to register for the Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations (NEPO) Building Healthy Communities Summit, taking place immediately before the California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates on October 19-20, at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. This year’s conference theme – “Striving for Health Equity in the Era of Change" – will focus on emerging health policy issues and solutions as we strive to achieve health equity and reduce health disparities. For just $299, participants can earn up to 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Medical students receive ... October 13, 2017 CMA, General Building Healthy Communities Summit, CME, Continuing Medical Education, Ethnic Diversity, Health Disparities, NEPO, Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations 0 0 Comment Read More »
Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations Announces 2017 Building Healthy Communities Summit The Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations (NEPO), representing over 45 ethnic physician organizations, in conjunction with the California Medical Association (CMA) and the CMA Foundation, today announced the 2017 Building Healthy Communities Summit will be held October 19-20 in Anaheim, California. The two-day summit is an innovative educational event for physicians, public health professionals, advocates and community leaders that offers policy and best practices for reducing health disparities, building diversity in the workforce and increasing cultural competency in clinical care. “Building healthier communities is a key component of what community physicians ... September 1, 2017 CMA, General Building Healthy Communities Summit, Continuing Medical Education, Health Disparities, NEPO, Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations 0 0 Comment Read More »
California health agencies looking for innovative health care ideas The California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) have launched the second annual Let’s Get Healthy California Innovation Challenge. This contest encourages individuals and organizations across the state to share ideas and projects they are working on to find creative, innovative ways to improve health in California. Let’s Get Healthy California invites community, health, and human services advocates, health care and human services providers, community and faith-based organizations, non-profits, civic data enthusiasts and visionary practitioners to participate and share their solutions and ideas ... September 28, 2016 General Health Disparities, Public Health, Department of Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
Learn tips for improving advance care planning with diverse populations during Aug. 16 call As part of its Advance Care Planning Initiative, the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California (CCCC) hosts a monthly forum to discuss successful advance care planning efforts and share ideas about what is working to improve conversations and processes in both health care and community settings. The next call will take place on Tuesday, August 16, from noon to 1 p.m. Facilitated by Shirley Otis-Green, CCCC clinical director of consulting services, the topic is “Facilitating Culturally Congruent Conversations.” During the call, guest speakers will discuss practical tips and tools for ... August 9, 2016 General Health Disparities, Advanced Care Planning 0 0 Comment Read More »
CDPH will award $60 million in grants to reduce mental health disparities in California; accepting proposals now The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is accepting proposals for projects that will help reduce mental health disparities across the state. Through its California Reducing Disparities Project, the department will award $60 million in contracts and grants over the next four years. “This opportunity allows Public Health to partner with organizations that are going to make a difference and help bring mental health equity to California,” said CDPH Director and State Health Officer Karen Smith, M.D. CDPH’s Office of Health Equity will award the money as part of an effort ... August 28, 2015 General Health Disparities, Mental Health, Public Health, Department of Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
