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Upcoming PALS training: “Interpreting For HIV/AIDS Health Care Providers”

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Please JOIN US In the upcoming 40-hour health care Interpreter training

“Interpreting For HIV/AIDS  Health Care Providers“

This training is FREE and available to all agencies directly funded through DHSP

ABOUT THE TRAINING

Special Service for Groups / PALS for Health, assesses for language proficiency and trains bilingual/bicultural health care providers on the skills of interpreting using the California Statewide Connecting Worlds Training© curriculum. In addition to the Interpreting curriculum, a variety of modules that cover specific HIV social issues and Cultural Competency in the health
care setting are presented.

By joining us for this training, you will ensure that your agency is offering accurate and effective interpretation to its limited English proficient HIV/AIDS patients in a culturally sensitive manner. We encourage you to increase the skills of your bilingual/bicultural staff members serving people living with HIV and AIDS.

 

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02/28/14: Mental Health Consortium meeting

On behalf of Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano, I would like to invite you to the upcoming Mental Health Consortium meeting that will be taking place on Friday, March 28, 2014 from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM in Duarte, C

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A. The Mental Health Consortium, is a group of local mental health professionals and advocates within the Congresswoman’s District and Los Angeles area, who work together to advise on issues related to mental health and policy. The MHC is a critical component to Congresswoman Napolitano’s work in addressing the issue of mental health and helping to rid stigma. Below is the flyer with the event details.

To RSVP, please contact Perla H. Trumkul at perla.hernandez@mail.house.gov no later than Monday, March 17, 2014.

Have a wonderful day!

Thank you,

Ane Romero

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02/27/14: The Mental Health Commission

The Mental Health Commission will meet Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 11 am – 1:30 pm at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in Room 739. See attached agenda for meeting information.

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Webinar: Early Detection, Prevention, and Treatment of Substance Use and Mental Disorders

 

Healthy People 2020 Progress Review Webinar

Substance Use and Mental Disorders: Early Detection, Prevention, and Treatment
February 26, 2014 | 12:30 to 2 p.m. Eastern Time

You’re invited to join the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) for a Healthy People 2020 progress review webinar. This webinar is focused on tracking and measuring the progress of select Healthy People 2020 objectives—in this case the early detection, prevention, and treatment of substance use and mental disorders.

Featured speakers include:

  • Howard Koh, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS
  • Rebecca Hines, M.H.S., Chief, Health Promotion Statistics Branch, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Philip Wang, M.D., Dr.P.H., Deputy Director, National Institute of Mental Health
  • Jack Stein, Ph.D., Director, Office of Science Policy and Communications, National Institute on Drug Abuse
  • Frances M. Harding, Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, SAMHSA
  • Connie Smith, Prevention Branch Manager, Substance Abuse Prevention Program,
    Division of Behavioral Health, Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual Disabilities

Register for the Healthy People 2020 Progress Review Webinar

About Healthy People
Healthy People is an initiative of ODPHP that provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. For 3 decades, Healthy People has established benchmarks and monitored progress over time in order to encourage collaborations across communities and sectors, empower individuals toward making informed health decisions, and measure the impact of prevention activities.

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Affordable Housing 101 Community Forums

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03/20/14: Hepatitis C Training (free)

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7 Contact hours will be provided for CAADAC & CAARR 

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Act before 03/07/14 to Prevent Restrictions on Psychiatric Medications in Medicare!

Act Now to Prevent Restrictions on Psychiatric Medications in Medicare!

 

 

Take Action!
 
 

The Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a rule to restrict access to anti-depressant and anti-psychotic medications in the Medicare Part D program.

Historically, Medicare Part D Plans have been required to include on their preferred drug lists all or substantially all psychiatric medications in recognition that personal choice and clinical judgment are critically important in decisions about these medications.   The proposed rule would restrict the availability of anti-depressant medications in 2015 and restrict the availability of anti-psychotic medications in 2016.

NAMI has long supported preserving open access to all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications in the Medicare Part D program. Restricting access to psychiatric medications can be extremely harmful for individuals living with serious mental illness, including increased hospitalizations and other negative consequences.  At a time when national attention is focused on improving mental health care, a rule restricting access to psychiatric medications does not make sense.

Final comments on the proposed rule are due to CMS by March 7, 2014.   NAMI will circulate sample comments prior to that date.

Click on the Take Action link above to send a letter to your U.S. Representative and Senators and ask them to communicate with CMS that they oppose implementation of this proposed rule.

Thank you for your advocacy!

 

 

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HIV & Mental Health | HIV Specialist

 

 

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02/08/14: “I am my brother/sister’s keeper” National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event

02/08/14: \”I am my brother/sister\’s keeper\” National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event.

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01/24/14: “Transitioning to ICD-10: Why It’s Important to Behavioral Health Care Providers and How To Prepare.” (webinar)

 

Jan. 24 Webinar – Implementing the New International Classification of Diseases

 
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New Webinar – Providers: Prepare for the Transition to ICD-10

Friday, January 24, 2014 | 12–1:30 p.m. Eastern Time

The National Council for Behavioral Health will host the upcoming webinar, “Transitioning to ICD-10: Why It’s Important to Behavioral Health Care Providers and How To Prepare.”

The 10th edition of the ICD (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems) will modify diagnosis and inpatient procedure coding for everyone covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All substance use or mental disorder services provided are subject to HIPAA standards. As a result, behavioral health providers must make this transition by October 1, 2014.

Webinar Learning Objectives:

  • Achieve a basic understanding of the ICD-10.
  • Be aware of the significance of making the transition to the ICD-10.
  • Have knowledge of the implementation timeline.
  • Design an implementation strategy specific to the provider’s needs.

Register for the ICD Webinar

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SAMHSA is a public health agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

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