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My Healthy Pennsylvania
Because Population Health is a TEAM Sport.
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Activating My Healthy Pennsylvania Teams in the Reality Health GAMES 2022-2023
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Please join us for a special Executive Launch and Ribbon Cutting as we activate My Healthy Pennsylvania™ into play, focused on gamifying the practice of healthy citizenship as we MOVE, LEARN, SERVE and EARN points, recognition and even prizes in the 2023 Reality Health Games.
We will be awarding 10 in-kind, Force for Health STEAM TEAM Starter Tech Grants (includes 3 Group leaders and up to 15 360° Ambassador licenses valued at $1,000) to area schools, non-profits, faith-based, and public sector agencies and organizations, as part of our launch and activation phase. Must register for this event and join our community as FREE Basics Member at www.MyHealthyPennsylvania.com to be eligible to participate and win.
My Healthy Pennsylvania™ is a new type of statewide Chamber of Health system, mixed media brand and platform produced and developed by The Force for Health® Network, a PA and AZ based company (Ben Franklin Techcelerator 2021 Fall Cohort) focused on total solutions for improving population health outcomes for individuals and leaders that care.
This event and initiative will be hosted by Dr. Robert Gillio, Chief Medical Officer of the The Force for Health, as the state’s Team Leader and will be featuring special guests and partners, such as the Centre County Chamber of Commerce, C3 Educational Co-Op team TEAM, and Hometown Sports Magazine.
The in-person event will be held at the Centre County Chamber of Commerce, 131 S Fraser St #1, State College, PA 16801, with live Facebook broadcast that will stream from 4:00 – 5:00 pm EDT.
If you live in Centre, Mifflin, Juniata, Huntingdon County and are a community leader from the education, healthcare, business, non-profit, or public space and would like to learn more, please join us in person, or virtually, and help our state compete in the Reality Health Games this school year, starting right here in Central PA.
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New 2020 Census Data Released
The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2020 Census Demographic and Characteristics File (DHC). These products provide the next round of data available from the 2020 Census, adding more detail to the population counts and basic demographic and housing statistics previously released. This release includes population counts (total, by race and Hispanic ethnicity, age, and sex) […]
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Updated Coverage to Care Partner Resources Now Available
Coverage to Care has updated its partner resources! Now available on the C2C website, these materials are designed to help partners across the country share more information about C2C with their communities on how to make the most of their health coverage. Coverage to Care is one of CMS OMH’s signature initiatives to help consumers […]
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Disparities in Health Care in Medicare Advantage Associated with Dual Eligibility or Eligibility for a Low-Income Subsidy and Disability Stratified Report
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) released a report detailing the quality of care received by people enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA). The Disparities in Health Care in Medicare Advantage Associated with Dual Eligibility or Eligibility for a Low-Income Subsidy and Disability report presents summary information on the […]
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New Resource Launched: Kids Smiles Oral Health Toolkit
Kids Smiles recently launched the “Kids Smiles Oral Health Toolkit,” a digital resource for children, adults, families, educators, and others to learn about the importance of dental health and how to maintain a healthy smile for life. The toolkit includes videos, animations, infographics, downloadable lesson plans, and more. Resources are also available in Spanish. Click here to […]
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Implications of COVID-19 on Safety-Net Provider Oral Health Services
The Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC) published a new report, “Implications of COVID-19 on Safety-Net Oral Health Services.” The report examines the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and other safety-net dental providers, including those that offer oral health services through mobile and portable programs. Click here to read the report.
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Compendium Released on Best Practice Approaches for Treating Veterans
The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) and the American Institute for Dental Public Health (AIDPH) released “A Compendium of Veteran Oral Health Best, Promising, and Emerging Practice Approaches.” This guide describes strategies to engage and serve veterans in the community for oral health care. Click here to read the document.
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