Register Today! – CHCANYS Annual Statewide Conference and Clinical Forum October 16-18, 2011 To register for the conference and view preliminary schedule, click here.
CHCANYS’ Statewide Annual Conference and Clinical Forum will be held at The Saratoga Hilton and City Center in Saratoga Springs, New York. This is an exciting and critical year as CHCANYS celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Speakers include: Nirav R. Shah, M.D., Commissioner, NYSDOH; Michael Hogan, Ph.D. Commissioner, OMH; Gina Capra, Director, Northeast Division, BPHC, HRSA and Tom Van Coverden, President & CEO, NACHC. The target audience for the conference includes: health center CEOs and Senior Staff, including HR and Development Directors, CFOs and finance staff, Board Members, and Clinicians including Medical Directors, all clinical disciplines including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, and behavioral and oral health. The conference will address timely topics related to health policy and cover best practices in Health Information Technology, finance, clinical quality areas of focus including behavioral and oral health, and more. And on Monday night, we will be celebrating with a 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner!
Jeffrey T. Latman Foundation Scholarships – Submit Your Name By Sept. 12 Are you a CFO or Finance Director at a community health center? The Jeffrey T. Latman Foundation is generously providing scholarships for health center CFOs and Finance Directors to attend the Finance and Operations workshops at CHCANYS’ Annual Statewide Conference this fall. These scholarships cover the conference registration fee. All FQHCs and FQHC Look-Alikes, including recently announced New Access Points, are eligible, and membership in CHCANYS is not required. Please note that the application process for this scholarship has changed and there is no longer an application form.
To submit your name for consideration by the scholarship committee, please email latmanscholars@chcanys.org and include Jeffrey T. Latman Foundation Scholarship Request in the subject line of your message. Include the following information: your name and job title; your current health center and how long you have held your current position there; the total number of years you have worked in community health centers (not just your current one); your email address and phone number; and a few lines on how you feel you would benefit from receiving the scholarship. Funding from the Jeffrey T. Latman Foundation also supports some Finance programming at CHCANYS’ conference.
Are you a vendor interested in the community health center market? Sponsor CHCANYS’ conference today – opportunities are going fast! To register, click here.
Become a sponsor or exhibitor today! Our growing list of exhibitors include HIT, group purchasing, medical suppliers, telemedicine, health plans, pharmaceuticals, business consultants and more…Sponsors to date:
Jeffrey T. Latman Foundation OraSure Technologies CySolutions, Inc. Henry Schein, Inc. HF Management Services (Healthfirst) RCHN Community Health Foundation
Primary Care Development Corporation J. H. Cohn, LLP BioReference Laboratories Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Affinity Health Plan Amerigroup
Region II Conference 2012 – Hold the Dates! June 12-14 are tentative dates for a Region II Conference including primary care associations/primary care offices and community health centers in Region II (NY, NJ, PR & VI). The conference is being hosted by the Virgin Islands Primary Care Office and will be held in the Virgin Islands. For more information, contact rwynn@chcanys.org.
News from Policy If you have questions about CHCANYS’ policy and advocacy work, please contact Beverly Grossman, bgrossman@chcanys.org.
FQHCs and Look-Alikes: Please Complete the CHCANYS 340B Program Survey On September 1st, CHCANYS sent all FQHCs and Look-Alikes a survey relating to their 340B program activities. If you have completed this survey, thank you. If you have not yet completed the survey please do so by September 14, 2011. It is important that we receive responses from all FQHCs and LALs. The DOH has asked us to assist them in determining the current and future universe of 340B discounts being applied to Medicaid patients and in improving their understanding of how FQHCs and Look-Alikes operate their 340B programs.
Thank you for your assistance. Should you have any questions or if you have not received the 340B survey, please contact Beverly Grossman at bgrossman@chcanys.org or 518/434-0767 ext. 11.
News from Health Center Support If you have questions about CHCANYS’ health center support, please contact Rebecca Gaige, rgaige@chcanys.org.
OMIG Webinar on New Regulations Affecting New York State Health Care Providers On September 7th, the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) presented a webinar on new regulations contained in the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 that affect New York State healthcare providers presentely and that will have further implications in the future. Under Section 6402(h), providers with “credible allegations of fraud” face possible suspension of all government-based payments under Medicaid and Medicare until those allegations are settled. The Webinar presented an overview of the Medicaid payment implications of 6402(h), and OMIG's collaboration with other state agencies and Medicaid providers to manage implementation of this new law.
If you would like replay information for the webinar on September 7th or if you have further questions or concerns, please contact Rebecca Gaige at rgaige@chcany.org.
FTCA: What You Need to Know NACHC and Feldesman Tucker - Fall 2011 Legal Webinar September 14, 2011 2-3:30 PM EST Online Registration Deadline: September 12, 2011 NACHC's general counsel will review the role of management and the board in risk management and quality assurance as well as reviewing the HRSA/BPHC requirements for credentialing and privileging of health center staff. Significant time will be allotted to answer your questions. The webinar is geared for health center management staff and Board members. Time at the end of the webinar will be reserved to allow participants to ask questions.
Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, you will:
Understand the underlying rules governing coverage under FTCA.
Understand the role of the governing board in risk management and quality assurance.
Learn the importance of scope of project when determining FTCA coverage.
Speaker(s): Martin Bree, Esq. Of Counsel, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP Molly Evans, Esq. Senior Counsel, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP Melinda Malecki, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP Registration Rates: Member: $99 Non-Member: $149 For more information visit www.nachc.com
Jeffrey T. Latman Foundation's Annual Family Day at the Races The Jeffrey T. Latman Foundation will hold its 14th Annual Family Day at the Races on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Belmont Racetrack. This year the Foundation honors Barbra Minch, President & CEO of the William F. Ryan Health Network, with the JTL Lifetime of Service Award, and Henry Thompson, CEO of the Community Health Center of Richmond, with the JTL Emerging Leader Award. The event benefits the Foundation's work to support community health centers and related organizations. For more information, including details on ticket purchases, visit www.jtlfoundation.org.
News from Clinical Quality Improvement If you have questions about CHCANYS’ Clinical Quality Improvement initiatives, please contact Kathy Alexis, kalexis@chcanys.org. Visit CHCANYS’ Online Clinical Library! Don’t forget to visit CHCANYS’ Online Clinical Library, a repository of clinical guidelines and best practices that you are helping us build! To go directly to the Clinical Library page, click here
Diabetes Care Management
NCQA/BTE Diabetes Recognition Program The New York State Diabetes Campaign, sponsored by the New York State Health Foundation, is an initiative designed to reverse the diabetes epidemic in New York State by improving clinical care, mobilizing communities, and promoting policy. CHCANYS has been chosen as one of the clinical hubs to participate in this effort and is recruiting organizations to participate in the campaign and in the NCQA or BTE Diabetes Recognition Program.
The National Committee for Quality Assurance and Bridges to Excellence Diabetes Recognition Program are voluntary programs for physicians and practices to receive recognition for quality diabetes care. The program provides recognized physicians with valuable information about their patients and their practice as well as internal/external validation of your practice's hard work and dedication. For FAQs about the program, click here.
Congratulations to Recent Diabetes Recognition Program Recipients CHCANYS would like to congratulate Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center: Greenburgh Health Center for achieving NCQA Diabetes Recognition. Greenburgh Health Center has demonstrated and will be publicly recognized for their skill in providing excellent care to their patients with diabetes To see the names of other recognition recipients, click here. To learn more about how your health center can become NCQA or BTE recognized for diabetes care, contact Kathy Alexis at kalexis@chcanys.org or 212-710-3817. Announcements
Food Day in New York State NYSHEPA is moving full speed ahead in helping to plan Food Day in New York State. There are events being planned all around the state on October 24th. The new Food Day school curriculum was designed to be used to celebrate Food Day throughout the week of October 24th; however, the curriculum can be used anytime. It has been getting rave reviews so please pass it on. You can find the curriculum here:
Food Day Events in NY There are dozens of events in the planning stage around the state, including a marquee event in Manhattan at Union Square Park. Other events include film festivals, food cost symposiums, cooking demos, farmer’s markets, cooking competitions, raising money for the food insecure, special Food Day restaurant entrees, lecture series, Youth Summit, nutrition fairs, harvest festival, sugary drink tax petition, food policy panels, sustainability conference, libraries featuring books on food, farm visits, and much more.
Launch of Social Marketing Campaign for Diabetes and Obesity On September 1, 2011, CAMBA and GBHC launched Our Health is in Our Hands, a community-wide social marketing campaign as part of the Brooklyn Partnership to Drive Down Diabetes (BP3D). The campaign is among BP3D’s efforts to address some of the socioeconomic and environmental risk factors for diabetes and obesity that plague our communities. It is the result of a nearly year-long community needs assessment executed by BP3D. The messages in the campaign, which will be seen on NYC Transit, Facebook, Twitter and on www.camba.org/BP3D, highlight the need for healthy eating and healthy living choices among the people of Central and East New York, Brooklyn, who are disproportionately affected by diabetes and obesity.
For more information on BP3D (including their diabetes self management classes, fitness and nutrition workshops, and case management services) or to join the BP3D Community Coalition, please contact Stephen Beasley, Project Coordinator, at BP3D@camba.org. Mr. Beasley can also provide you with the campaign's press release and campaign images in English and Spanish to post on your websites and social media pages.
Celebrating Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, September 2011and HBOC Awareness Week and Previvor Day, - September 25th – October 2nd
September 9th Winthrop University Hospital: “Surviving Cancer.” Community education program focusing on gynecologic cancers, presented by Dr. Eva Chalas, Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology and the Director of Clinical Cancer Services. Time: 1:30-3:30 pm Location: Winthrop University Hospital 259 1st St. Mineola NY 11501 Martin Spatz Conference center rooms B and C For registration call: 516-663-3696.
September 10th 3rd Annual T.E.A.L. Walk (Tell Every Amazing Lady!) Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual T.E.A.L. Walk, a non-competitive 5K event in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Check-in at 8:30 am, walk starts at 10:00 am. More information at www.tealwalk.org.
Cancer Services Program of Genesee & Orleans will have a table at Brick House Corners Fair in Pembroke, NY. Roswell Expo on Ovarian Cancer @ the Boulevard Mall Boulevard Mall (near Sears), 10 am – 3 pm Stop in while you shop to meet the cancer experts from Roswell Park Cancer Institute and learn about the latest in the diagnosis, research and treatment of ovarian cancer. Part of Roswell Park’s annual Cancer Expo series, this community event has something for everyone. Who is at high risk? Learn the risk factors and how to be proactive in catching cancer early. Meet the Docs. Hear from Roswell Park doctors during casual roundtable discussions and ask one-on-one questions. Also meet Chrystine from SHARE Ovarian Cancer Hotline…she’s a 12 year survivor of Stage IIIC! 10:15 am - "Your Turn: Ask your Questions about Gynecologic Cancer" Peter Frederick, MD Assistant Professor Division of Surgical Subspecialties Department of Gynecologic Oncology 11:15 am - "Your Turn: Ask your Questions about Gynecologic Cancer" Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD, FRCOG, FACOG Chair, Department of Gynecologic Oncology Professor, Division of Surgical Subspecialties Department of Gynecologic Oncology
September 11th Roswellness Radio Show on Ovarian Cancer On WBEN Sunday 9/11, 6:30am. This show was originally recorded on March 6th 2011. Click here if you don’t want to get up at 6:30am! Dr. Nefertiti DuPont, MD, MPH & Peter Frederick, MD, both Gynecologic Oncologists present on this program!
Week of September 12th Memorial Sloan-Kettering: Living with Gynecological Cancers Information tables will be on the 6th floor at E.53rd St. for the entire week. Speakers on Wednesday, Sept 14th from 1:30 and 4:30 pm Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion 160 E.53rd St. 11th Floor Events Area. Representation from Nursing, Integrative Medicine, Social Work, GYN Surgery (MD) and GYN Medicine (MD).
September 18th Caring Together’s The Teal Ribbon Run/Walk Washington Park, Albany NY, 9:00 AM 5K run and a one mile plus walk, both start and finish at the Washington Park Lake House on the west (Madison Avenue) side of the Park. Paved roads throughout. There are awards, raffles, prizes, children's activities, ovarian cancer awareness materials.
Cancer Services Program of Genesee & Orleans – Coordinator, Lisa Franclemont, will appear on WBTA 1490AM to speak about ovarian cancer from 10:00 am to 10:30 am.
September 21st Support Connection, Inc.: “A Toll-Free Educational Teleconference for women living with ovarian cancer.” Guest speaker: Dr. Afshin Bahador of South Coast Gynecologic Oncology in La Jolla, California, a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with a subspecialty board certification in Gynecologic Oncology. Topics include: Issues pertaining to recurrence, such as: Treatment options following the conclusion of first line therapy; The role and promise of clinical trials; Some of the categories of drugs being evaluated in clinical trial settings and some initial results. Genetics and hereditary risk factors for those diagnosed with ovarian cancer. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. 8:00pm – 9:00pm (NY time) Call Support Connection in advance for instructions to join this toll-free teleconference: 914-962-6402 or 1-800-532-4290.
SHARE Main Office : Third Annual Ovarian Cancer Support Group Reunion Let's celebrate Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month together. This is an informal gathering for past group members to reconnect with other and also to meet and inspire current group members. Anyone who has attended an ovarian cancer support group at any SHARE location is welcome. Refreshments provided. 6:00 - 7:30 pm
September 22nd Gilda's Club of WNY-- "What Women Need to Know: Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer": Workshop presented by Nefertiti DuPont, M.D., MPH of Roswell Park, with important information about the risk factors, symptoms and the diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer. 6:00PM to 7:00PM at Gilda's Club 1140 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, 14209. Please call to RSVP: 716-332-5900.
September 23rd Cancer Services Program of Genesee & Orleans will have a manned display table for ovarian cancer in each hospital in Genesee & Orleans Counties.
September 24th National Ovarian Cancer Coalition – Long Island Chapter: 5th Annual Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer Eisenhower Park – field 6 A. Registration begins at 9:00 am; 5K Walk starts at 10:00 am. For more information, contact the Chapter at 631-672-2027 or LongIslandNYEvents@ovarian.org
"Teal Carpet Affair" OCNA Fundraiser KC You There and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance will be teaming up to create and generate awareness in Western New York on September 24, 2011 at Social (228 Franklin, Buffalo, NY 14202) from 7:00p-11:00p. The second annual “Teal Carpet Affair” will be a night to remember with a fabulous customized teal carpet leading you into a night of entertainment, food and beverages. The event will be filled with local activists, survivors, and athletes that share similar stories and join the fight to raise awareness and proceeds that will directly affect the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. It’s time to shine a new light on a disease that has been overshadowed for over three decades!
The event will feature: - A walk down the customized teal carpet - Top-shelf open bar - Delicious finger foods - Chinese auction - Photo-booth - Music by Kiss98.5 DJ Tony Mamaluke - Perfect night out for a great cause
September 25th Cancer Wellness Spa of Greater Rochester Ovarian Cancer 5K Run/Walk Cobbs Hill Park, Rochester, NY. Registration begins at 7:15 am; race at 8:15 am. One mile fun run to follow the 5K race along with food and an awards ceremony after the race. USATF Certified 5K loop with official timing by PCR Timing. Proceeds to benefit the Cancer Wellness Spa of Greater Rochester. Visit www.cancerwellnessspa.com for more information.
Hope for Heather - 3rd Annual Teal Ribbon Run and Walk Professionally timed 5k run and 5k family fun walk. New this year - 100 yard Stiletto dash. www.tealribbonrun.org
Benedictine Health Foundation: New Autumn Garden Party to benefit the Linda Young Ovarian Cancer Support Program at Benedictine Hospital 3:00-6:00 pm Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Struzzieri 40 Stroomzeit Lane Saugerties, New York For more information, please call (845) 334-3017
September 25th – October 2nd Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE): National HBOC Week & Previvor Day HBOC Week marks the transition between National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and recognizes anyone affected by hereditary breast or ovarian cancer, including women and men with BRCA mutations, people with a family history of cancer, breast and ovarian cancer survivors, and previvors.
October 1st Conference at Roswell Park: "GYN and Breast Cancer Update 2011." 8:00 am to noon on the campus of Roswell Park Cancer Institute. More information will be posted to www.roswellpark.org/CMEConferences
October 2nd Support Connection’s 17th Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer FDR Park in Yorktown Heights, NY. Pre-walk activities at 9:00 am; walk begins at 10:00 am. 3-mile walkathon to increase awareness about breast and ovarian cancer. Thousands of people from across the Hudson Valley come together for this uplifting community event. Many participants walk in celebration of or in tribute to those affected by these diseases. To register, visit www.supportconnection.org or call 914-962-6402.
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE): "In the Family" Screening, 3pm in Manhattan. Contact laura.r.royse@gmail.com for location details.
October 5th SHARE – Self Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer - “The Doctor Is In”: Q&A Session About Ovarian Cancer with Dr Stephanie Blank Time: 6:00-7:30pm SHARE Main Office 1501 Broadway, Ste 704A NY, NY. Dr. Blank will answer your questions on the use of Avastin, PARP Inhibitors and other new treatments.
October 21st SHARE – Self Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer: La Dra. Hannah Ortiz, de Sound Gynecologic Oncology, les ofrecerá información importante sobre los avances científicos del cáncer ovárico. Dr. Hannah Ortiz of Sound Gynecologic Oncology will present information about scientific advances in ovarian cancer. Please note that this event is in Spanish. Queens Center Mall Group 90-15 Queens Blvd. 92nd Street (entre avenidas 57 y 59) Salón Comunitario Elmhurst, NY 6:30-8:30pm.
October 29th LI OCEANS "Footsteps of Hope" 5K Walk/Run 8:30 am 655 Main Street Islip, New York. Call 631-928-0298 for information.
Public Comment for New Proposal on STI Screening and Counseling A new proposal will allow the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to add STI screenings and counseling for at-risk patients under Medicare. The matter will remain open to public comment through September 9, 2011. To comment, click here.
Department of Health and Human Services Announces Awards Totaling $137 Million to Local Programs The federal Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is awarding $137 million targeting health improvement and local capacity building. The awards went to programs supported through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Much of the funding for these grants came from the Prevention and Public Health Fund, created under the Affordable Care Act. A list of full grantees can be found here.
Food and Drug Administration approves HIV Drug The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Complera, made by Gilead Sciences Inc., which combines tenofovir/emtricitabine (Truvada) with rilpivirine (Edurant), a Johnson & Johnson drug that received FDA approval in May. The combination treatment will cost approximately $1,705 a month. For more information, visit: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForPatientAdvocates/HIVandAIDSActivities/ucm267592.htm
National Diabetes Prevention Program
CHCANYS' Clinical Quality Initiatives staff members are certified Lifestyle Coaches of CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). As NDPP Lifestyle Coaches, CHCANYS’ staff can facilitate 16-week sessions for pre-diabetic patients in your facility. This evidence-based program reduces the patient’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes by empowering them to make lifestyle changes resulting in modest weight loss and increased physical activity.
Community Cancer Screening On Saturday, September 24th there will be a live session titled Cancer Screening in Medically Underserved and Diverse Populations: Providing Culturally Competent Care. To register for this webinar click on this link - http://www.cvent.com/d/3cq7z2. This session is open to all interested physicians, nurses and mid-level providers and will also be recorded. Click here for flyer.
Improving Health Outcomes for HIV Positive Individuals Transitioning from Correctional Settings to the Community Date: September 28, 2011 Location: Albany, NY Register: http://www.chbt.org For more information: Contact the Center for Health & Behavioral Training, E-mail: info@chbt.org; Phone: (585) 753-5382; Fax: 585-753-5617; or access the web site http://www.chbt.org/class_information.html?id=139.
Advanced training on the needs of incarcerated PLWHA upon community re-entry Date: September 29, 2011 Location: Albany, NY Register: http://www.chbt.org For more information: Contact the Center for Health & Behavioral Training, E-mail: info@chbt.org; Phone: (585) 753-5382; Fax: 585-753-5617; or access the web site http://www.chbt.org/class_information.html?id=138.
Northeast TB Controllers Conference Date: October 12 and 13, 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Register by September 16 For more information: Contact Maureen Murphy, E-mail: Maureen.Murphy@odh.ohio.gov; Phone: (614) 387-0652; or access the Web site: http://www.mrsnv.com/evt/home.jsp?id=3223
Free Online Course from FDA OWH and NIH ORWH The FDA Office of Women's Health collaborated with the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health to develop a new, web-based course entitled “Sex and Gender Differences in Health and Behavior”. The new course is the second in a series on “The Science of Sex and Gender in Human Health.” Participants will learn about sex and gender differences in the course of disease and consider issues that arise when treating and managing these conditions. A research methodology framework to incorporate sex and gender differences in the design of studies is also included. The course includes 6 lessons and takes approximately 6 hours to complete. CME credits are available from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. For more information about the course, please visit: http://sexandgendercourse.od.nih.gov/course2.aspx.
Free BodyWorks Training Online The Office on Women’s Health announces FREE BodyWorks internet-based trainings through WebEx. Upon completion of the 6-hour training, participants will be prepared to:
1. Implement the BodyWorks program with parents and caregivers in their communities 2. Train others to be trainers in the BodyWorks program
National Primary Oral Health Conference "Envisioning a Better Future for Oral Health" Gaylord National Hotel National Harbor, MD
The National Primary Oral Health Conference is the only national conference designed exclusively for Health Center oral health dental providers. This annual conference is hosted by NNOHA as part of a Cooperative Agreement with the Health Resources and Services Administration.
If you haven't signed up for the annual conference yet, do it today! The conference will take place October 23-26, 2011, in National Harbor, Maryland (close to D.C.). Click here to find out more information on the conference, hotel reservations, or to register today!
Behavioral Health
The Repercussions of Bullying on Girls’ Futures Presented by: Rosalind Wiseman Internationally recognized expert on children, teens, parenting, bullying, social justice and ethical leadership. When: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 2pm Eastern– 1pm Central– 12pm Mountain– 11am Pacific
After participating in this webinar participants will be able to:
Recognize girls’ anger and their perceived options to express that anger and how their experience impacts their emotional health and future relationships as they enter adulthood
Learn concrete strategies to help girls build social competencies and emotional well-being now and in the future
Understand the impact of technology (both positive and negative) on girls’ ability to navigate relationships
All health and social service providers are welcome, including medical care providers, dentists, social workers, teachers, mental health workers, substance use disorder treatment providers, corrections officers, and community program staff, to name a few. *This webinar will be recorded, archived and available for viewing at the above link after September 22nd.
This LIVE webinar is being sponsored by: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health – Region V With generous support from SAMHSA
News from Emergency Preparedness If you have questions about CHCANYS' EP work, please contact Matthew Ziemer, mziemer@chcanys.org.
Emergency Preparedness Response to Hurricane Irene Following Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene, CHCANYS continues to work to ensure that our sites are well represented at their respective departments of health. Upstate, CHCANYS’ EP team has been in contact with the New York State Department of Health to make sure that DOH is aware of health center emergencies. In New York City CHCANYS’ EP team, in coordination with the Primary Care Development Corporation (PCDC) as the Primary Care Emergency Preparedness Network (PCEPN), has worked closely with the New York Office of Emergency Management and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to ensure that New York City health centers were well informed both before and after the storm’s arrival.
Sites statewide are asked to please let us know if you have experienced damages or other emergencies related to Irene. Please notify CHCANYS at epteam@chcanys.org if you have not already done so.
News from HIT If you have questions about CHCANYS’ HIT work, please contact Lisa Perry, lperry@chcanys.org.
Next Quarterly Statewide Health IT call/meeting: Friday, September 30, 9-11am. Presentation on the launch of CHCANYS Data Warehouse Project by Arcadia Solutions and CHCANYS' Health IT staff. More info to follow.
News from Workforce Development If you have questions about CHCANYS’ Workforce Development Program, please email us at workforce@chcanys.org.
DANY Loan Repayment Program Announced The New York State Department of Health has announced the Doctors Across New York (DANY) Loan Repayment program. Applications and information are available here.
Applications for the program will be accepted continuously until March 30, 2012. There will be no bidders’ conference for this procurement. Please note that many questions you may have are already answered on the Practice Support RFA website here.
National Health Service Corps Bill Stackhouse, Ph.D., CHCANYS Director of Workforce Development has been designated an “Ambassador” for the National Health Service Corps. The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is hosting the first Corps Community Day on October 13, 2011, during the 13th annual National Primary Care Week. For more information check out the NHSC Corps Community Day page at http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/corpscommunityday/ And for the fact sheet on the NHSC Community Day click here.
SEARCH: Become a Preceptor The SEARCH (Student/Resident Experiences and Rotations in Community Health) Program, coordinated by the New York State Area Health Education Center (AHEC) System, provides an opportunity for health centers to expose medical and other health profession students to the critical work of community health centers. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Through SEARCH, community health centers receive practice site support for each student placement during the four to six week rotation period. CHCANYS is a partner in this program which provides an opportunity for health centers to reach qualified students and to expose them to a career path with a commitment to underserved populations. Through SEARCH, students may receive assistance with travel and housing reimbursement and centers receive guidance and resources through the professional AHEC network. For more information, contact Danise Wilson, NYS AHEC System Statewide Office at dcwilson@buffalo.edu or (716) 898-4699. Le Moyne College PA Program Seeks Placements In conjunction with SEARCH, the Le Moyne College PA Program is seeking student placements from 9/26-11/12 and from 11/7-12/24 at community health centers serving any of the following counties: Oswego, Oneida, Herkimer, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, Madison, Cortland, Chenango, Tompkins, Chemung, Broome, Delaware, Monroe, Lewis, Jefferson, Wayne, Steuben and Allegany. Click here for more information about the Le Moyne College PA Program {see PDF}. To discuss the Le Moyne College PA Program and SEARCH, contact Danise Wilson, NYS AHEC System Statewide Office at dcwilson@buffalo.edu or (716) 898-4699.
The Nonprofit / Government Career & Internship Fair The Baruch College School of Public Affairs is pleased to invite your agency/organization to participate in these excellent recruitment opportunities. The Nonprofit / Government Career & Internship Fair will take place on both Friday, October 28th, 2011 and on Friday, March 2nd 2012 at Baruch College. Participating schools in the past have included:
Baruch College School of Public Affairs
Baruch College Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
Baruch College Zicklin School of Business
City College Public Service Management Program
Columbia University Law School
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service
Fordham University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
New School University Milano, The New School For Management and Urban Policy
New School Graduate Program in International Affairs
New School for Social Research
New York University
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Princeton University Woodrow Wilson School
Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Seton Hall University Graduate Program in the John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Space is limited, and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration form is attached. For more information, contact Elyse Mendel, Director, Career Services & Alumni Affairs, Baruch College, School of Public Affairs Ph: 646-660-6754; Fax: 646-660-6756; elyse.mendel@baruch.cuny.edu
Healthcare Recruitment Fair - Monday, October 17, 2011 Upwardly Global, together with the New York Welcome Back Center at LaGuardia Community College and Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, invite top industry employers to a unique healthcare recruitment fair opportunity! Participation is free. Monday, October 17, 2011 1:30pm – 4:30pm LaGuardia Community College 30-20 Thomson Ave. Room B-A22 (B Building) Long Island City, Queens, NY, 11101
What’s the goal? To connect top health care employers with a highly talented group of work-ready foreign trained medical professionals pursuing a wide range of positions in health care. Who are the candidates? More than 150 foreign-trained medical professionals, many of whom are New York certified in M.A., EHR, EKG/Phlebotomy, medical billing, NCLEX, CNA, LPN, and licensed RN. Professional experiences include medical physicians, nurses, public health professionals, dentists, and more.
Who are the employers? We are inviting a select group of top local employers, including hospitals, clinics, recruiting agencies, long-term care facilities, research labs, pharmaceutical companies, and medical management companies.
How can your organization participate? To confirm a complimentary table for you at the career fair, submit the attached employer registration form by 6pm on October 7. Forms can be submitted by email to Sarah Olson at sarah@upwardlyglobal.org or fax to (646) 417-5117, attention Sarah Olson.
Join us for lunch! As a thank you for joining us at the career fair, registered employers will be treated to an Employer “Lunch and Learn” preceding the career fair at 12pm with Upwardly Global, NYC Welcome Back Center, and Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty at the Workforce1 Healthcare Career Center (Room B-A22). Discussion topics will include employment issues facing internationally trained healthcare professionals in NYC, and the ways we can work together to support them. Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing – recruiting for Spring 2012 If you know of persons interested in entering a graduate nursing program in Spring 2012 at Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, they should consider attending the Spring Recruitment Program. Tuesday, October 4, 2011 6:00pm – 7:30pm Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing 425 East 25th Street (between 1st Avenue & FDR Drive) New York, NY 10010 For more information, please click here.
If your health center has a training or technical assistance program that you'd like to share with others around the state, or if you would like to subscribe others at your health center to Your CHCANYS, please email the pertinent information to Rebecca Gaige-Troxell at rgaige@chcanys.org. We welcome your feedback and comments.
