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November Policy Updates: Annual Policy Assessment, Vaccine Toolkit, Medicaid Advocacy on the Hill, and more!

National Council on Urban Indian Health

RSV & flu Vaccine Toolkit, Policy Assessment, and Annual Report: Explore vaccination resources for Native communities and highlights from NCUIH’s latest Annual Report. FMAP and SDPI Updates: Advocacy efforts continue for Medicaid parity, with renewed momentum for year-end SPDI reauthorization. Access the toolkit here.

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Ten Low-Cost Interventions to Provide Mental Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

BMJ Global Health

Mental health challenges are a growing concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with over 75% of those needing mental health treatment receiving no treatment at all. Many LMICs face multiple, overlapping crises, such as war, economic decline, and pandemics which can exacerbate the mental health of a population.

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives AMCHP is pleased to have been awarded a $1.2 This effort will directly benefit professionals representing the Title V MCH Services Block Grant, housing/social service agencies, local health departments, and community-based organizations. AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M

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October 17, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives AMCHP is pleased to have been awarded a $1.2 AMCHP will also develop and disseminate trainings and resources to assist MCH professionals and their partners in effectively using policy approaches to improve SDoH for MCH populations. AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M

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Honoring the 2025 AMCHP Annual Award Recipients

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards. This combination of skills enables her to provide holistic support, addressing not only the physical aspects of maternal health but also the emotional and mental well-being of her clients.

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Advancing Sexual Health Programs at Urban Indian Organizations: Best Practices, Challenges, and Solutions

National Council on Urban Indian Health

This blog post explores best practices for improving STI programming, the challenges Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) encounter, and effective strategies to enhance sexual health outcomes. UIOs serve as essential providers of sexual health services, addressing the unique health care needs of their special population and resources.

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Defining the direct care workforce is first step to strengthening it

NC Health News

By Grace Vitaglione Diondre Clarke, 60, started working as a direct care worker in home health care in 2013. Clarke, who lives in Mecklenburg County, is now an advocate for workers such as herself with the National Domestic Workers Alliance , an advocacy organization for millions of nannies, housecleaners and home care workers.