Events and Webinars - Institute for Public Health Innovation

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by iphiadmin

Students, teachers, and staff at Gaithersburg Elementary School in Montgomery County participated in the National Walk to School Day in October 2019.

Goal:
Increase the number of students in priority communities who walk or bike to school.

Action:
The SRTS strategy increased the number of Montgomery County students who walk or bike to school. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) performed a walkability audit of all Montgomery County public schools to ensure students in the walk zone have a safe way to walk or bike to school. Through a partnership with MCDOT, TCI assessed SRTS within the county. Additionally, TCI collaborated with the MDCOT to develop and promote user-friendly SRTS maps for schools; increase the number of SRTS bicycle and pedestrian educational and safety trainings in priority ZIP codes; and increase collaboration for sustainability between Montgomery County Public Schools and the Department of Transportation for future SRTS programming.

Healthy Food Access

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by iphiadmin

Goal:
Reduce food insecurity in Montgomery County by creating system-level changes in coordinating and delivering food assistance resources and increasing access to healthy food for our most vulnerable communities.

Action:
In April 2017, IPHI released a Request for Proposals to facilitate community-based approaches to the TCI strategy areas. Primary Care Coalition (PCC) and the Montgomery County Food Council (MCFC) were awarded funding to implement innovative approaches to community-based food access.

PCC and a group of community partners implemented “Food is Medicine,” a systems approach to food security screening and referral between safety-net health care clinics and food and nutrition service providers. MCFC funding supported the implementation of the Montgomery County Food Security Plan, including the creation of new training and resources for food assistance organizations, the identification of gaps in services, increased outreach and communication, and the conduct of food security data collection and evaluation.

School Health and Wellness (Local School Wellness Councils)

Posted on October 26, 2023 by iphiadmin

Goal:
Create and maintain healthy school environments by increasing school wellness policy implementation by forming local school wellness councils (LSWC).

Action:
Montgomery County Public School staff worked closely with IPHI’s School Wellness Coordinator to implement LSWCs with support from the University of Maryland Extension, Maryland State Department of Education, and School Workgroup Steering Committee. By 2020, there were 110 LSWCs established in Montgomery County Public Schools, many of which received mini-grant funding to support student access to healthy foods, nutrition education, increase physical activity, develop school gardens, and enhance initiatives to support mental health.

Promoting Tobacco-Free Living (Tobacco 21)

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by iphiadmin

Goal:
Increase the minimum legal sales age for tobacco products to 21 years of age to reduce tobacco use among youth and young adults.

Action:
The American Cancer Society, Tobacco-Free Kids, the American Lung Association, and the American Heart Association, among other local and national organizations, formed the Maryland Tobacco 21 campaign. In October 2019, the campaign successfully advocated for Tobacco 21 legislation that increased the minimum legal sales age for tobacco products to 21 to reduce tobacco use among youth and young adults. The Tobacco 21 strategy included a social media campaign and educational materials to recruit and mobilize youth as legislative champions.

ImmunizeVA 2023 Annual Meeting: 10/27/2023

Posted on October 13, 2023October 26, 2023 by iphiadmin

Join ImmunizeVA on October 27, 2023, for the third annual meeting! The annual meeting serves as an organizing vehicle for immunization stakeholders from across Virginia to:

Discuss challenges and threats to immunization rates, including ‘grassroots and grass tips’ advocacy
Receive professional education and information on statewide immunization trends and best practices
Engage in developing strategies to improve immunization rates across the Commonwealth

Invited speakers will share national trends, state/local level trends, as well as needs and best practices and how coalition members can get engaged.

For more details, please contact [email protected].

Prince George’s Food Equity Council 10-Year Celebration: 10/24/2023

Posted on October 10, 2023October 26, 2023 by iphiadmin

Join Prince George’s Food Equity Council (FEC)’s 10-year celebration event on October 24, 2023!

Celebrate a decade of impact by taking a journey through FEC’s work over the years and discovering ways to make the work more impactful.

Where:
Eco City Farms | 4913 Crittenden Street, Hyattsville MD, 20781

When:
October 24, 2023, from 4:30 – 6 p.m.

For more details, please contact [email protected].

Community Health Workers’ Pathways to Success: 9/14/2023

Posted on August 25, 2023October 3, 2023 by iphiadmin

CHWs’ Pathways to Success Registration Flyer

Step into a brighter future at Community Health Workers’ (CHWs’) Pathways to Success, a one-day conference and career fair designed to boost your CHW journey. Improve your interview skills, discover stress management techniques, and empower yourself as a vital advocate. Connect with organizations and companies hiring CHWs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region.

Who: CHWs—including the titles that fall under the CHW umbrella and organizations looking to employ CHWs in the DMV region.

When: Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: National Union Building, 918 F St., NW, Washington, DC, 20004

How: Registration is $30 per person (free admission to current CHW Academy students). Walk-in registration will also be available!

For additional questions, please contact [email protected].

The CHW Academy is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3 million with 18.45% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

Project ECHO: Multiple Sclerosis & Neurodegenerative Diseases: Starting January 3, 2024

Posted on August 15, 2023December 15, 2023 by iphiadmin

Project ECHO: Multiple Sclerosis & Neurodegenerative Diseases Flyer

From January to December 2024, on the first (1st) Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m., there will be a training for Project ECHO: Multiple Sclerosis & Neurodegenerative Diseases. Consider registering if you’re a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse, community health worker, or social worker.

This free training program focuses on diagnosing, managing, and treating multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurodegenerative diseases in the primary care setting.

Participants can earn continuing education credit for each session through the West Virginia University Office of Continuing Education.

The following dates are: January 3, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, and December 4.

For more details, please contact Community Engagement Manager Sarah Ward at [email protected].

The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation provides funds for this initiative.

Continuing Education Training with Jason Anthony – Making an Emergency Kit: 8/22/2023

Posted on August 14, 2023September 11, 2024 by iphiadmin

Making an Emergency Kit Flyer

CHWs will learn critical emergency preparedness skills for the workplace and field outreach. Being well-prepared is critical, as emergencies may require CHWs to sustain on their own for several days. The course will cover important aspects of emergency preparedness, such as putting together a disaster supplies kit with essential items for dealing with unexpected situations.

Join this webinar on August 22 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

This training is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), together with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of awards totaling $4,339,895 and $3,000,000, respectively, with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit CDC.gov and HRSA.gov

Click: HERE to register.

Continuing Education Training with Jason Anthony – Navigating Social Needs Resources in DC: 8/17/2023

Posted on August 14, 2023September 11, 2024 by iphiadmin

Navigating Social Needs Resources in DC Flyer

Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role as a bridge between the public and essential resources during
outreach efforts. This course empowers CHWs with the knowledge of numerous accessible resources. The resource list acquired during the course will be reviewed and updated every six (6) months, ensuring CHWs stay informed and capable of providing vital support to their communities.

Join this webinar on August 17 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Click: HERE to register.