VHCF Announces
Prizes for Progress Contest
This year is the Virginia Health Care Foundation's 25th anniversary! We want to mark this important milestone by doing something special for our health safety net partners. We know how hard it is to get unrestricted funding. So, to celebrate 25 years of working with you to grow and strengthen Virginia's health care safety net, VHCF will award two current and/or former grantees unrestricted prize money ($15,000 and $10,000) just for telling us in 2 pages or less about the difference VHCF support has made for their organizations.
More information about Prizes for Progress and how to apply is available
here
. Entries are due by Monday, May 15th. Contact
Cat Hulburt
or
Andrea Lancaster
with any questions at 804-828-5804.
2017 Virginia General Assembly Health Care Policy Update
The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association's February edition of its monthly FOCUS publication provides a summary of the disposition of some key health care public policy proposals considered by the Virginia General Assembly during the 2017 session. During the session, VHHA staff monitored bills pertaining to advance directives, behavioral health, Certificate of Public Need, cybersecurity, opioids, palliative care, workers' compensation, and more. Read the publication
here
.
Spotlight on Oral Health Integration - CrossOver Healthcare Ministry
CrossOver is continuously working to improve integration between its medical and oral health services. Recently, it began fast-tracking pediatric medical patients for dental services. CrossOver's medical providers communicate directly with dental staff to ensure pediatric patients receive dental services as soon as possible. This has had an immediate impact for many, including 10 year-old, Roman (name changed), who was born with a cleft palate. While he had his lip repaired as an infant, his family couldn't afford any follow-up care or treatment. After his first visit to CrossOver's medical clinic, Roman was fast-tracked to the dental clinic for assessment. The clinic's dentists were able to determine that his palate was still open and in need of additional treatment. Roman was quickly connected with a volunteer oral surgeon to provide the services he needed. Once that is complete, a volunteer orthodontist has agreed to work with Roman to correct the alignment of his teeth. Roman and his mother thought he would have to live the rest of his life dealing with his open palate. Thanks to the CrossOver's integration of medical and dental services, Roman is on track to have a brighter future.
To learn more about CrossOver's dental program, contact
Kerri Reed
- Senior Programs Manager, Dental/Vision.
Happy Anniversary to the Medicaid Dental Benefit for Pregnant Women!
It's no secret that oral health care during pregnancy can improve the health of mom and baby and lead to lower health care spending in the Medicaid and FAMIS programs. Make sure your staff and patients are aware of the comprehensive dental coverage for pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid and FAMIS that was made available in March of 2015. Pregnant women who are no longer minors (over 21 for Medicaid and over 19 for FAMIS) can receive routine care and preventive dental benefits under this regulation. Prior to the regulation, pregnant adults enrolled in Medicaid or FAMIS could only receive emergency extractions; the benefit now covers a more robust menu of routine and preventive services. The benefit originated as part of the Governor's
A Healthy Virginia
initiative -- a ten-part plan to increase access to health care for more than 200,000 uninsured Virginians.
Lessons learned about trauma treatment models
Health care professionals increasingly recognize the detrimental impact of trauma on patients' lives and health outcomes. Choosing the right treatment for trauma, however, can be more difficult. A recent
technical assistance brief
from the Center for Health Care Strategies aims to help! The brief features insights and tips for how to choose the right model for your health care setting and providers. It also shares the experiences of five complex care organizations in training staff and implementing evidence-based trauma treatment models.
Do you know how to identify victims of human trafficking?
ImPACT (People Against Child Trafficking in American Schools) is hosting its second annual Summit on September 16, 2017 at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Victims of Child Sex Trafficking in the United States: A Training for Physicians, Nurses, and other Health Care Providers will teach providers how to recognize victims of sex trafficking, provide direct care, and engage in collaborative efforts with medical and non-medical colleagues to provide for the complex needs of youth. Learn more about the Summit
here
.
Virginia Oral Health Summit and More - Save the Dates!
The Virginia Oral Health Summit is an educational and networking event for Virginia Oral Health Coalition partners, community leaders, state agencies, safety net, and health advocates to explore innovative approaches to improve oral health across the lifespan. It will take place on Thursday, November 2, 2017 in Richmond.
Email Regina Potis
to receive an email when registration opens.
Can't wait for the Oral Health Summit?
The Virginia Oral Health Coalition is offering a number of events this Spring and Summer to boost your knowledge, facilitate collaboration, and empower your leadership! Upcoming event topics include Oral Health and Pregnancy, Oral Health for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs, and Unconscious Bias. View the schedule of events and RSVP
here
.
Upcoming trainings/meetings
TPC Trainings
Beginner Training
For additional training dates or more information click
here
or contact
Lisa Hueston
, TPC Coordinator, at (804) 828-5803.
Don't Forget!
Are you (or a staff member) considering taking advantage of learning opportunities in the community? VHCF has a variety of informational resources to help you and your staff meet your goals. Check out some of our resources for providers
here
! Don't see what you are looking for? Let us know!
VHCF also offers funding for capacity building, including:
- Up to $3,500 to underwrite the development of a new strategic plan
- Up to $650 per organization per year to pay for professional development opportunities that enhance the skills or knowledge of health safety net staff or board members
Contact a Program Officer at (804) 828-5804 to learn more.
Does your clinic have any innovative programs or creative solutions to share?
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