2/4/2010
1:00 PM | Are you interested in developing a strategic plan that directs your health center's future?
If you answered ?YES? to the above question then this seminar is for you!
Register now for this one and a half-day intensive seminar which will offer instruction regarding the critical analysis needed to develop a strategic planning case study. Seminar highlights include doing a comprehensive SWOT analysis through developing a community needs assessment and business plan. Tips on how to document and implement the strategic plan will be covered as well.
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2/11/2010
12:00 AM | We are excited to offer you a diverse array of plenary sessions, workshops and networking opportunities, and quality speakers from across the country. This year's theme, Bringing Focus to the Future, was carefully selected to celebrate the sector's past accomplishments while, at the same time, invoking a sense of optimism and looking forward to future goals. |
2/11/2010
11:15 AM | The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources? sixth annual emergency preparedness conference, ?Emergency Preparedness Compliance 2010,? will help health care organizations turn concerns about staff readiness, patient surges and functioning without essential services into strategies for preparedness. |
2/19/2010
1:30 PM | NACHC and Brown Consulting are pleased to announce a new "Coding Health Centers Can Use" Series. This three-webinar series is designed to assist health centers in the areas of billing and collections. Each session will inform health centers of the basic components of coding and how improving current billing practices and systems can translate into increased revenues. Participate in this series for a complete overview of the billing and reimbursement issues that impact coders and billers in a Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC). |
2/23/2010
10:15 AM | Save the Date: More info to come
Morning Keynote Speaker: Ron Pollack, Executive Director, Families USA, Washington, DC
Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Sen. Debbie Stabenow (invited)
A Discussion Panel will follow the luncheon address.
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2/23/2010
10:30 AM | NACHC and Brown Consulting are pleased to announce a new "Coding Health Centers Can Use" Series. This three-webinar series is designed to assist health centers in the areas of billing and collections. Each session will inform health centers of the basic components of coding and how improving current billing practices and systems can translate into increased revenues. Participate in this series for a complete overview of the billing and reimbursement issues that impact coders and billers in a Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC).
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3/3/2010
12:30 AM | Nominations for the 2010 NACHC Community Healthcare Awards of Excellence are now being accepted.
Awardees will be recognized September 2010 at NACHC's annual Community Health Institute and Expo in Dallas, TX |
3/3/2010
12:30 PM | This annual recruitment fair is a free event and participation is reserved for community-health employers |
3/3/2010
12:30 PM | More info to come |
3/3/2010
12:30 PM | Go to NACHC Web site for complete event information. Registration deadline is May 3, 2010. |
3/3/2010
12:30 PM | More info to come |
3/3/2010
12:30 PM | This seminar will offer instruction regarding the critical and optional tasks, analyses and participants needed to develop a strategic plan that directs your health centers future. The presenters will review each component of the strategic planning development process, including a case study that will give attendees practical experience. |
3/3/2010
12:30 PM | The summit will develop a working agenda to prevent injury and death among Latino workers. It will showcase innovative partnerships, demonstrate successful education and training strategies, and develop effective enforcement and communication strategies. |
3/4/2010
10:30 AM | Diabetes caused 48,871 cases of kidney failure in the United States and 1,629 cases in Michigan in 2007.
Many of these cases could have been prevented. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney failure, but when properly managed, kidney failure can often be prevented ...
BUT state funding cuts are threatening diabetes and kidney programs that help prevent and manage diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. Volunteers who attend the 2010 Diabetes & Kidney Day on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 9:00 am-3:30 pm will be advocating for these programs.
Prior to the 2010 Diabetes & Kidney Day, you are invited to participate in an Advocacy 101 Webinar. |
3/4/2010
10:30 AM | Diabetes caused over 48,000 cases of kidney failure in the United States and 1,629 cases in Michigan in 2007. Many of these cases could have been prevented. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney failure, but when properly managed, kidney failure can often be prevented.
State funding cuts are threatening diabetes and kidney programs that help prevent and manage diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. Please attend the 2010 Diabetes and Kidney Day to advocate for these programs and learn about issues related to diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
This day will provide:
Interaction with individuals and organizations working for better health care in Michigan.
Facts about diabetes and kidney disease prevention and management programs.
Information on advocating for school policies to improve care for children with diabetes.
Bus transportation for people traveling from the Detroit area.
The opportunity to attend the Champion of Hope Tribute Dinner that recognizes people and organizations.
that provide hope and healing to the citizens of Michigan. |
3/4/2010
11:00 AM | The Michigan Civil Rights Commission will host a public forum on disparities in access to quality health care in the Capital Area.
The forum will follow a formal meeting of the Commission beginning at 3:00PM in the same location.
The forum offers an opportunity for members of the Commission and the general public
to learn about the barriers that Michigan residents face when seeking health care, especially those barriers related to race, religion, sex, age, physical and mental disabilities, color, national origin, or marital status. The Commission is interested in part because of the link between prevention and early detection and positive health outcomes following serious illness. |
3/4/2010
11:00 AM | Morning Keynote Speaker
Ron Pollack
Executive Director, Families USA, Washington, DC
Luncheon Keynote Speaker:
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (invited)
A Discussion Panel will follow the luncheon address.
Registration info to follow |
3/5/2010
2:00 PM | NIIW highlights the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrates the achievements of immunization programs and their partners in promoting healthy communities.
For 2010, The World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) joins the European Region (EURO), US partners, and many other countries in a call to action to ensure that infants around the world are fully immunized. |
3/5/2010
2:00 PM | The goals of the Conference are to provide information that will help participants provide comprehensive immunization coverage for all age groups and explore innovative strategies for developing programs, policy, and research to promote immunization coverage for all age groups. During three and a half days of plenary sessions and workshops, many topics will be discussed, including:
Adolescent Immunization * Adult Immunization * Assessment Barriers to Vaccination * Community and Partnerships Childhood Immunization * Cultural Diversity * Global Immunization Surveillance * Health Communications * Health Education Policy and Legislation * New Vaccines and Vaccine Development Vaccine-Preventable Diseases * Vaccine Safety * Immunization Registries |
3/10/2010
10:00 AM | The premier advocacy, networking, and continuing education forum for school-based health professionals is coming soon.
-Learn about the latest best practices.
-Gain new resources and tools.
-Network with other SBHC professionals and advocates.
-Meet with legislators on Capitol Hill. |
4/5/2010
12:00 AM | A Healthier America: One Community At a Time. |
4/19/2010
8:00 AM | This two-day executive training program hosted by the GW Cancer Institute's Center for the Advancement of Cancer Survivorship, Navigation and Policy will equip decision-makers at resource-strapped organizations with the tools needed to launch and sustain navigation and survivorship programs, two cornerstones of patient-centered care. |
4/28/2010
5:30 PM | This event hosted by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan in partnership with MPCA and other partners recognizes organizations and legislators who strive to improve the health of Michigan residents with diabetes, kidney or cardiovascular disease. Applications for the Innovations in Health Care Award 2010 are now being accepted. Click the register link below to access background information and the application. |
4/29/2010
8:00 AM | This annual conference will focus on administration/management, Head Start, Early Head Start, parents, and fatherhood. Please consider submitting a RFP form, which is accessible on the MHSA's web site. |
5/5/2010
8:00 AM | The Future of the Health Care Home will focus on the future of the health care home and the medical home initiatives. Attend and learn about current medical home state initiatives; multi-payer medical home models; medical home recognition and accreditation; medical home revenue models, cost and performance measures; care coordination for mobile populations; health care reform changes that impact farmworker families; and immigration reform. |
5/6/2010
8:00 AM | Rural Health: Embracing Change. Hosted by the Michigan Center for Rural Health, the Michian Rural Health Clinics Organization Inc., and the Michigan Rura Health Association. |
6/2/2010
8:00 AM | Presented by the Michigan Health Information Network Resource Center, Michigan Center for Effective IT Adoption, and Michigan Coalition for Health Information Technology for medical professionals, health information technologists, HIT employers/recruiters, career advisors and IT instructors, health plan administrations. health care system representatives, government officials, regional leaders, and HIT vendors. |
6/3/2010
12:00 AM | Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center
Mt. Pleasant, MIGrowing Strong Families, Building Healthier Communities presented by the Michigan Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition |
6/9/2010
8:00 AM | "Taking the Long View: Nursing Shaping Health: Economic, Policy and Practice" will address the growing crisis in the capacity to produce a 21st centry nursing workforce that is adequate in numbers and prepared for the complexities of health care. |
6/28/2010
8:00 AM | Nationally convened by Points of Light Institute, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and locally convened by NYC Service and New Yorkers Volunteer, the annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired to shape the future of service and volunteering through exciting and informative plenary sessions, special events, interactive workshops, service projects, exhibits, networking, specialized tracks and more. |