Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)的动态

Learn about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and their impact on health, Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris's impact, and how embrella's P.E.A.C.E. Initiative educates families about ACEs and promotes positive childhood experiences (PCEs) in this video! https://lnkd.in/eXn6KkdP

Learn from CI Faculty Jen Carlson and Rachel Goldstein in this great workshop at the AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association) Annual Sumpisium!

This #WorldPneumoniaDay, I'm proud to work for a company that's committed to advancing research and raising awareness for the impact pneumonia can have on adults. Check out this informative article to learn about adult pneumonia: https://lnkd.in/gEusDuai #MerckProud

At the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we aim to advance the science toward a future where all young people live to their full potential by reducing the burden of serious injury. Our injury prevention #research is conducted by a multidisciplinary team of scientists who translate their findings into technological, clinical, and policy-driven actions that impact the lives of families each and every day. Learn about our current areas of research, including #Concussion, #TransportationEquity, #ChildPassengerSafety, #YoungDriverSafety and more: https://ow.ly/2b7J50SZa8y

NEW on the # ChildLife Blog: “I believe that people of all neurotypes can become successful child life professionals and that neurodiversity adds great value to our field.” from "Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month: How Shared Neurodivergence Can Benefit Patient- and Family-Centered Care" by Mary Ann Gill, MEd, CCLS, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Learn about Mary Ann's dual perspective on the experiences of autistic individuals in the healthcare system as a late-diagnosed autistic adult and a Certified Child Life Specialist through personal stories and experiences. Read the full post here: https://ow.ly/6pQM50RkcCh

I'm excited to share that I'll be opening the conversation for Georgetown CCF's webinar on 12-month postpartum Medicaid expansion! You should join! Register: March 12 at 2EST/11PST: https://lnkd.in/gfYTDYu5 Extending #postpartum #medicaid coverage is critical. It's vital to protect birthing parents' and babies' health and well-being, offering a safety net for continued medical care, #maternalmentalhealth services, and support during this crucial time for bonding and development. This webinar goes beyond discussion; it's a call to action. It fosters dialogue, shares insights, and pushes for collaboration between #policymakers, #healthcare professionals, #advocates, and the community to expand and enhance postpartum care policies. Let's work together to build a future where every #birthingparent receives the care they deserve throughout and beyond pregnancy. #PublicPolicy #Healthcare #MedicaidExpansion #PostpartumCare #MMH #IECMH

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Usher Syndrome in Ireland We need YOUR voice to guide important research! Usher Syndrome Ireland has enlisted Connect Research Ltd. to conduct a scoping project to assess the need and design of a patient registry for the Usher community in Ireland. This is a crucial first step toward creating a registry that could shape future research and support services to better meet the real needs of those living with Usher syndrome. If you're over 18, please take a few minutes to complete this urgent survey today. Your feedback will help determine not only whether a registry is needed, but also what it should include to truly benefit the community. Survey link: https://lnkd.in/evfixSjX #UsherSyndrome #Survey #UsherSyndromeIreland #Research #PatientRegistry ID: A woman is holding a sign that says 'Your Voice Matters'.

Local governments in California are making an effort to improve engagement with community, but there are still many challenges to this. That's why at the foundation, we support work that aligns systems with community priorities.? In this month's newsletter, we highlight some of the innovative work happening to center community voices. Here's what you'll find inside this month's Intersections: ???Our grantee partners San Joaquin Valley Health Fund, The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, and Public Health Institute are creating accessible spaces for people with lived expertise to have a seat at the table. ???A multi-sector collaboration, Safety & Healing in Networks of Equity (SHINE), is creating safer, more supportive communities that can drive systemic change in domestic violence prevention and response. ???Our partners Onside Partners and ThinkForward Strategies conducted research on how public health agencies are actively using an equiy-centered approach. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnTcy7Pv

Dr. Shed Boren, former LEAP board member, is graciously offering ACT therapy classes at our new reentry hub! With expertise in social work, healthcare, and advocacy, Dr. Boren's contributions have been invaluable in improving access to healthcare and social wellbeing for vulnerable populations in South Florida. But what is ACT??Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?is an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy that equips individuals with the tools to acknowledge and accept negative feelings, thoughts, situations, or emotions without judgement. Through this acceptance, they commit to navigating through them with healthy, constructive thoughts and activities. The benefits? To help people live a meaningful life. ? By integrating ACT therapy into our array of offerings, imagine the transformative impact this will have on our LEAP women.

We're proud to be working with Ladder to implement the Surviving Adolescence Parenting Program. Now that the first round of parents have graduated, the results speak for themselves! ? 100% of parents believe that their relationship with their child improved. ? 100% of parents feel more confident in opportunities to connect with their child. ? 100% of parents felt the Surviving Adolescence program provided them with the relevant tools to build their relationship with their family. When parents were asked to describe the program using one word, words including 'helpful', 'informative', 'caring', 'involved', 'empowering', 'safe space' and 'calm' were mentioned.