NEWS
Updated CDC Recommendations on COVID-19 Boosters
With flu season approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your seasonal vaccines! Eligible patients can receive their #COVID19 booster and annual flu shot on the same day! Learn more about getting your updated booster and flu shots here: bit.ly/3CWAi6S
Northern Virginia Champion for Accountability
We have been honored to recieve a 2022 Northern Virginia Champion for Accountability award from Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce! This was given to us as recognition for providing a voluntary, safe way for staff, senior leadership, and board members to provide self-identified demographic and share findings regularly with staff.
Climate Changes Health
This infographic highlights the dangers of extreme heat, the relationship with the built environment, ways for individuals to protect themselves, and solutions to promote heat mitigation and management: bit.ly/3pOGcC2
Toolkit for Preventing Drug Overdose
The HHS Center For Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships newly revised “Practical Toolkit for Preventing Drug Overdose and Supporting Recovery in Faith and Community Settings.” This toolkit shows steps our community can take to support those in treatment and recovery and lean into the hope of primary prevention efforts- both those […]
Mental Health Toolkit
Adolescence is a confusing, often challenging time. Mental Health America’s latest toolkit provides essential#Back2School resources for parents and school personnel to help support their students: mhanational.org/back2school
Health Insurance & Mortality
This study from National Institute for Health Care Management highlights the value of health insurance and addresses important policy questions, providing evidence on the role of health insurance coverage and supportive policies in improving health. Learn more: bit.ly/3T4PGqr
Maternal Mortality in the U.S.
This infographic highlights the new and existing challenges to providing effective reproductive health care that will reduce racial disparities in maternal mortality, and potential strategies to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity nationwide. Learn more from National Institute for Health Care Management: bit.ly/3Qvoyib
Vaccinate Your Family Toolkit
Vaccinate Your Family has a toolkit of graphics, talking points, and FAQs on the COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for kids under 5. The organization also has a toolkit to address common questions and concerns about vaccines during pregnancy. Both toolkits are available in English and Spanish: bit.ly/41z1F3d
Trauma and Suicide Risk Among LGBTQ Youth
In partnership with The Trevor Project, this new infographic from National Institute for Health Care Management explores trauma and suicide risk among LGBTQ youth. Learn more about Trauma and Suicide Risk Among LGBTQ Youth: bit.ly/3SgHORY
Gun Violence: The Impact on Public Health
This infographic explores the mental health impacts from mass shootings and firearm related incidents as well as the recent federal legislation to address gun violence. To learn more: bit.ly/3cm4u2O