Celebrating Black History Month and the Pioneers Who Broke Barriers to Impact Healthcare
Every February, the United States celebrates Black History Month as a time to honor and reflect on the significant achievements, sacrifices and contributions of African Americans.
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Activate Health Provider Connections to Prevent Human Trafficking
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and this year’s theme – Activate Connections to Prevent Human Trafficking – recognizes the importance of partnerships and collaboration. Human trafficking cannot be prevented by any one individual, community, organization, or government.
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The Critical Role of Harm Reduction in Preventing Overdoses and Saving-Lives
WHY HARM REDUCTION IS NEEDED
The U. S. is currently in the midst of a substance use and overdose crisis, driven by synthetic opioids, many of which contain fentanyl.
Understanding Medicaid Unwinding and its Impact on the Healthcare System
Medicaid Continuous Enrollment: What is it? During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government provided extra funding to states through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Provision (MCEP).
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Understanding Health Equity and the Connection to Social Determinants of Health
The terms “health equity,” “social determinants of health” and “health disparities” frequently are used when describing the differences in health and healthcare outcomes experienced by different populations and communities. But what do these terms mean and how can the understanding of each lead to better health for every citizen?
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Utilizing the Healthy NEO Website: Seven Helpful Features for Grant Writers
Creating a winning grant proposal can be challenging, but the capabilities of the Healthy Northeast Ohio website can make the experience easier by providing you with the tools and data you need for a persuasive proposal.
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Behavioral Health Experts Share Solutions to Pressing Behavioral Health Needs
Ohio, like virtually the entire nation, is facing a significant crisis when it comes to behavioral healthcare. A report by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services found that nearly 2. 4 million Ohioans live in communities that do not have enough behavioral health professionals.
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The Story Behind Igniting Compassion, a Film About Treatment, Recovery and Hope
Authored by Carrie Lang
Earlier this summer, The Center released the documentary, Igniting Compassion after a premiere to a packed audience of healthcare professionals, local nonprofit and community outreach groups, and individuals in recovery.
Welcome to The Center's Blog!
We at The Center for Health Affairs are pleased to unveil our new blog! Long-time followers may recall we hosted a blog some years back. After a hiatus we’re dusting it off and breathing new life into it.
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