Connecting the Dots, October 2024
That's a Wrap on One Continuum! ??
Last month, we gathered customers, partners, and industry leaders in New York City for One Continuum, the industry’s only summit dedicated to uniting leaders across healthcare, health plans, government agencies, and social service organizations to network and exchange ideas that drive meaningful change. Missed the action? Read our recap of the event.?
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?? Resource Corner ??
??? Webinar: Breaking Down Barriers to Opioid Recovery
In our upcoming webinar, we will discuss the relationship between social drivers of health (SDoH) and substance use disorder, exploring opportunities to collaboratively address the opioid epidemic through a comprehensive, community-centered approach.
?? Privacy Policy: Safeguarding SDoH Data: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the importance of protecting sensitive data, especially in healthcare. As SDoH screenings collect personal information, it's crucial to ensure this data remains secure. We built the Unite Us Platform to prioritize the security of all shared client data and provide a trauma-informed, trusted means of sharing information during vulnerable moments.
?? Blog: Addressing Homelessness Through Collaboration?
Thursday, October 10 is World Homeless Day, a day dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness and alleviating the suffering of those experiencing it. Housing stability is a key driver of health (DOH), and collaboration between social services organizations and government agencies plays a crucial role in helping homeless individuals regain housing security, economic stability, and independence.
??? Industry Events ???
?? ISM + PHSA Education Conference & Expo
October 6?9, 2024 | Aurora, CO
Unite Us will be attending the ISM Conference next week, and we’d love to connect with you! Whether you’re interested in enhancing care coordination, implementing new payment models, or building community resiliency in child welfare, our team will be at Booth 1010 to connect and share insights.?
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?? HLTH Event 2024?
October 20-23, 2024 | Las Vegas, NV
What happens in Vegas, does not stay in Vegas when it comes to HLTH 2024 – the lessons here will change people’s lives. Come learn how Unite Us is pushing the boundaries on community health initiatives at meeting space MC-6044.
??2024 APHA Meeting
October 27-30, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN
Unite Us R&E team members Dr. Amanda Terry, PhD, MPH, MA , Dr. Zackery White, PhD MPH , and Dr. Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo, PhD, MPH will be presenting at APHA’s Annual Meeting and Expo, which convenes public health professionals and partners from around the world to engage, collaborate, and grow. This year’s theme is Rebuilding Trust in Public Health and Science.
??? In the News ???
?? Improving Culturally-Sensitive Care Across Hawai’i with AlohaCare?
AlohaCare , a nonprofit health plan, focuses on tackling the unique challenges Hawaiian residents face, like the high cost of living, limited agricultural land, and the state's high homelessness rate. Through our UniteHawaii network, AlohaCare helps connect members to culturally sensitive social services, bringing together data to improve access to care and health outcomes.
?? Los Alamos County Connects Residents to Resources with Unite Us
The Los Alamos County, NM Social Services Division has rolled out a new referral system using Unite Us to better connect residents with essential resources. County Social Services Manager Jessica Strong emphasizes how this system makes it easier to coordinate care with local organizations, saying it helps to “immediately connect individuals and families to the right organizations without the client needing to repeat their story – which can cause additional distress and stigma.”
??? Behind the Screen ???
In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting Keysta Vanasse, one of our compliance analysts. Compliance Analysts play a vital role in ensuring organizations adhere to security regulations and best practices.
“As a Compliance Analyst, my role includes responding to security assessment requests, assisting with general compliance questions, and supporting our overall compliance program. What I love about what I do is that I am consistently learning."?