Quick Finds: Special and Vulnerable Populations

Population Health Management Task Force National Learning Series 2024 (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This national learning series, sponsored by HRSA, takes a deeper dive into issues related to HIV, Diabetes, and Chronic comorbid disease management, which all impact population health management. More Details...

Screening for SDOH and Social Risk Factors in HIV-Vulnerable Populations: A Guide for Health Centers Serving Residents of Public Housing and HUD-Assisted Individuals (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: Health centers can support HIV+ patients and those vulnerable to HIV by integrating screening for the SDOH into their standard operating procedures. In this reference guide, we present a step-by step approach to integrating SDOH screening into the clinical and social support operations of health centers and PHAs. More Details...

Navigating Comprehensive Care for Refugees: Integrating Clinical Care, Cultural Sensitivity, and Community Collaboration (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: Presented by Kasey Harding, Director of the Center for Key Populations at Community Health Center, Inc., this webinar will explore clinical and cultural considerations depending on the country of origin, patient education, challenges in documentation, and care coordination with community organizations. This webinar will also include clinical and support staff to discuss lessons learned and best practices for operational aspects of refugee health clinics. More Details...

Using Geriatric Principles to Care for Aging Patients Living with HIV (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: As the United States population ages and the survival rate of individuals living with HIV increases, there is a need to incorporate geriatric principles and assessments into the health center workflow when providing care for aging patients living with HIV. This webinar will provide recommendations on the optimal environment of care as well as how to assess a patient’s function and quality of life. More Details...

Strategies for Supporting People with Behavioral Health Needs in Medical Respite Care (2024). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: This course builds on the previous courses to provide an overview and recommendations on how programs can support people with behavioral health needs. This course focuses on identifying specific strategies that can be utilized by program staff to increase the staff and programs'; ability to address the needs of people with behavioral health conditions. More Details...

Safety and Security for CHW's: Trauma-Informed Approach, Cultural Humility, Community Partnerships (2024). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: Safety and Security for Community Health Workers (CHWs): Trauma-Informed Approach, Cultural Humility, and Community Partnerships online course offers intermediate teaching of the concepts and skills associated with trauma informed care, cultural humility, and community partnerships in the context of creating a physically and psychologically safe environment for CHWs and community members. More Details...

Program Approaches to Supporting People with Behavioral Health Needs in Medical Respite Care (2024). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: This course builds on the previous courses to provide an overview and recommendations on how programs can support people with behavioral health needs. The course focuses on building programmatic policies and structures that can increase the programs\' ability to address the needs of people with behavioral health conditions. More Details...

Medical Respite Playbook: A Practical Guide for Managed Care Plans (2024). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: The goal of this Medical Respite Playbook online course is to provide Managed Care Plans (MCPs) with information about the philosophy and practice of medical respite care, and offer suggestions on how MCPs can most effectively partner with medical respite care programs. More Details...

Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Health Care and Homelessness: Terminology, Concepts, and Best Practices (2024). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: This 90-minute webinar will provide participants with an introduction to foundational terminology and concepts related to LGBTQIA+ identity and experience of homelessness with a focus on LGBTQIA+ health care. Participants will learn about healthcare disparities and applicable clinical practices that participants can integrate into their own contexts. More Details...

Do No Harm: Injection Related Wounds - Non-Clinical Interventions (2024). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: This training is intended to provide practical information for non-clinicians on how to provide safe and ethical wound care education and dressings for injection related wounds, with a focus on xylazine. The training is also appropriate for clinicians with limited experience in treating wounds. The course will cover three main areas: ethical considerations in wound care for people experiencing homelessness, basic wound care principles that can be applied by both service providers and clients, and information on safe dressings and how to use them. The information provided on ethical considerations, education for clients, and the use of basic dressings is applicable beyond just injection related wounds. More Details...

Creating Care and Discharge Plans for People Experiencing Homelessness who are Hospitalized Toolkit (2024). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: The goal of this toolkit is to provide concrete resources to hospital staff to support the care and discharge planning process for patients who are unstably housed. More Details...

Lessons Learned: Transitions of Care for People Experiencing Homelessness in the Hospital Setting (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: CommonSpirit Health, USC Street Medicine, and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) hosted a 90-minute webinar discussing the unique and complex needs of individuals experiencing homelessness during and post hospitalization. This webinar provides concrete ways for hospital teams and community providers to support unhoused individuals during hospitalization. More Details...

Caring for LGBTQIA+ Youth at Health Centers (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: Presented by the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, this webinar will focus on both disparities and resilience among LGBTQIA+ youth, including practical strategies for reaching and engaging LGBTQIA+ youth into primary care and behavioral health care. In addition to learning of health risks faced by LGBTQIA+ youth, webinar participants will become more familiar with LGBTQIA+ youth culture, and will learn of ways to forge trusting relationships and create welcoming environments. More Details...

Basic Safety Precautions and Considerations for Community Health and Outreach Workers (2024). Resource Type: E-Learning. Description: This course will provide community health workers and others who deliver services outside of a brick and mortar building with safety awareness and security skills relevant to their supportive roles at health centers. More Details...

Integrating Behavioral Health into Pediatric Care, Part 1 (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This webinar series (Part 1 and Part 2) will explore the critical integration of behavioral health into pediatric care, addressing the increasing prevalence of mental health issues among children and adolescents. Recent statistics reveal that up to 20 percent of children experience mental health disorders, emphasizing the urgent need for a holistic approach to pediatric health care. With the shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists and therapists, addressing behavioral health in primary care is critical. More Details...

Addressing Mental Health Experiences Among Subpopulations of Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Workers (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: This two-part article series highlights the vital role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in addressing mental health challenges faced by Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAWs). CHWs leverage their deep understanding of community needs and cultural sensitivities to facilitate open discussions about mental health, combat stigma, and connect individuals to essential resources. By encouraging open dialogue and mutual support, communities can effectively tackle mental health disparities. More Details...

Babies Born With Congenital Syphilis: What Happens Next? (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: Congenital syphilis cases are on the rise. The transmission of spirochete Treponema pallidum from a pregnant individual to a fetus is the main method of infection. Evaluation for congenital syphilis is warranted in all infants born to mothers who have reactive nontreponemal and treponemal tests for syphilis during pregnancy More Details...

Communicating with and about People with Disabilities (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: According to the CDC, about 1 in 4, or 61 million U.S. adults report having some form of disability. Communication with people with disabilities is part of the human experience, but sometimes people use words or phrases that are insensitive and do not promote understanding, dignity, and respect for people with disabilities. More Details...

Disaster Equity: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for LGBTQIA+ Patients of Health Centers (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: Climate change and natural disasters pose substantial threats to communities, the effects of which are exacerbated by inequalities in vulnerable populations—particularly those with intersectional marginalized identities (e.g., LGBTQIA+ people who are Black, Indigenous, and/or have a disability) and are disproportionately affected by chronic disease. It is vital that health centers pay special attention to the marginalized communities who have been historically forgotten in emergency preparedness and response plans. Social determinants of health such as stigma, discrimination, violence, neighborhood characteristics, transportation, and a lack of recognition of families and relationships in institutional policies dramatically impact the effects of natural disasters on LGBTQIA+ people. This publication will summarize the issues at hand and provide strategies for health centers to promote disaster management equity for LGBTQIA+ patients. More Details...

Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Children Whose Parents Are Involved in a Custody Dispute (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: The purpose of this brief is to: Provide a foundation and context for clinicians to feel better prepared and confident to educate family court professionals Offer best practices to illustrate how clinicians can appropriately and compassionately navigate care when co-parents disagree regarding medically necessary interventions Assist clinicians as they consider structural interventions to improve outcomes for TGD children and their families in the family court system More Details...

An Introduction to Anal Cancer and Anal Dysplasia Screening (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: Presented by Dr. Ami Multani, this webinar will present the current evidence base on screening (living with and without HIV) for anal cancer, and will discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of screening patients in primary care. Resources will be provided on further training for performing anal Pap and high-resolution anoscopy. More Details...

El Transporte es un Tema de Equidad en la Salud (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: The Spanish translation of the Transportation is a Health Equity Issue factsheet investigates how transportation impacts access to care & other social drivers of health, analyzes unmet needs & gaps in laws or policies affecting access to transportation, uncovers the structural factors predisposing marginalized populations to reduced access to transportation and provides recommendations to health centers on addressing patient transportation inequities & barriers. More Details...

COVID-19 pandemic burden on Farmworkers in the United States: A Systematic Review (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: Farmworker communities have an increased risk of COVID-19. Our objective is to inform farmworker health stakeholders about the COVID-19 burden among farmworker communities. We conducted a structured literature search to review articles with data about their experiences. More Details...

Community Health Center Chartbook 2024: Analysis of 2022 UDS Data (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: The annual Community Health Center Chartbook presents data on Federally Qualified Health Centers, including Health Center Program Grantees and Look-Alike organizations. The chartbook includes summary data on health center patients, services, staffing, quality outcomes, and impact on access to care and health equity. More Details...

Creating Community Connections: Introducing the Dinámicas E-Book Blog Series (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: MHP Salud’s “Creating Community Connections” e-book is a free resource designed to help health centers, community organizations, and Community Health Workers (CHWs) build meaningful relationships with underserved and marginalized populations. It offers interactive techniques, cultural sensitivity guidance, and practical tools to enhance community engagement and support. Accessible via MHP Salud’s website, the e-book aims to improve outreach effectiveness and foster trust within diverse communities. More Details...

MHP Salud Dinamicas e-book (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: MHP Salud promotes the Dinámica e-book as a tool for fostering trust and engagement. It features interactive activities designed to \"break the ice,\" encourage reflection, and connect participants. This resource aids in building meaningful community connections through dinámicas, suitable for both individual and group activities in various settings. More Details...

Addressing the Impact of Climate Change on LGBTQIA+ Patients at Health Centers (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: Presented by Leo Goldsmith and Dr. Bhar Chekuri, this webinar will familiarize health centers on the impact of climate change on LGBTQIA+ communities, and will introduce strategies for ensuring an equitable and culturally affirming response to climate change and its health impacts. More Details...

VetoViolence (Veto Violence) CDC Resource on Violence Prevention: Help Stop Violence Before It Happens (2024). Resource Type: Other Resource Collection. Description: This external website includes a repository of potentially-relevant, curated resources from an organization outside of the HRSA-funded training and technical assistance organizations. (Note: resources in such collections do not undergo review by the Clearinghouse). This online resource portal and toolkit, developed by the CDC, provides access to tools and trainings; prevention information; and resources in support of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). More Details...

Engaging Communities: The Crucial Role of Outreach in Rebuilding Public Health Trust: The Role of Outreach in Rebuilding Trust and Confidence in Public Health (2024). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This 60-minute training aims to inform health centers and other community-based organizations about the importance of outreach and how it can help reduce mistrust in public health. Health Outreach Partners examined strategies for collaborating with relevant partners to enhance their services in communities with special populations. More Details...

CHWs: The Key Players in Heat Stress Management Strategies Among MSAWs (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: As global temperatures rise, Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAWs) are increasingly at risk for heat-stress health issues due to their work conditions. Proactively involving Community Health Workers (CHWs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and local communities can raise awareness and provide essential support to mitigate these risks. By collaborating on education, emergency preparedness, and advocacy, stakeholders can take a strategic approach to improve conditions and health outcomes for MSAWs facing the impacts of climate change. More Details...

CHWs Supporting MSAWs' Health Across Life's Seasons (2024). Resource Type: Publication. Description: Community Health Workers (CHWs) are essential frontline public health workers with deep cultural understanding and adaptable skills. They play a crucial role in supporting Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAWs), who face unique challenges due to their transient work and diverse backgrounds. CHWs provide vital services such as healthcare access, language interpretation, legal guidance, and culturally appropriate support, ensuring MSAWs receive comprehensive care across different locations and life stages. This integrated approach supports positive health outcomes and addresses systemic barriers through community-driven initiatives. More Details...

Vacunas COVID-19 gratuitas para trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias Imagen para redes sociales- haciendo una cita en el centro de salud (2024). Resource Type: Toolkit. Description: NCFH ha creado gráficos para redes sociales con mensajes rápidos para centros de salud y organizaciones que prestan servicios a trabajadores agrícolas para educar a los trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias sobre los programas Puente de Acceso y Vacunas para Niños de CDC, que ayudan a que las vacunas contra el COVID-19 sean gratuitas para adultos y niños. Las imágenes para redes sociales destacan cómo los trabajadores agrícolas pueden protegerse a sí mismos y a sus familias del COVID-19 y cómo encontrar un centro de salud cerca de ellos para programar una cita. Estos gráficos de redes sociales se pueden compartir a través de WhatsApp u otras fuentes de redes sociales. More Details...

Vacunas COVID-19 gratuitas para trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias Anuncio de Servicio Publico (PSA)  (2024). Resource Type: Podcast. Description: NCFH ha creado un anuncio de servicio público educativo con mensajes rápidos para centros de salud y organizaciones que sirven a trabajadores agrícolas para educar a trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias sobre los programas Puente de Acceso y Vacunas para Niños de CDC que ayudan a que las vacunas contra el COVID-19 sean gratuitas para adultos y niños. Este anuncio de servicio público destaca cómo los trabajadores agrícolas pueden protegerse a sí mismos y a sus familias del COVID-19 y cómo encontrar un centro de salud cerca de ellos para programar una cita.  More Details...

Vacunas contra el COVID-19 gratis para trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias  (2024). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: NCFH ha creado un folleto educativo para centros de salud y organizaciones que sirven a los trabajadores agrícolas para educar a esta poblacion y sus familias sobre los programas los programas Puente de Acceso y Vacunas para Niños de los CDC que ayudan a que las vacunas contra el COVID-19 sean gratuitas para adultos y niños. Este recurso incluye información sobre los requisito, de elegibilidad y los lugares donde pueden vacunarse, como centros de salud, clínicas pediátricas y farmacias.  More Details...

“Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families” Educational Flyer in Zapoteco : Re’ xa’ tha nke zin len jwa’n, re’ tha xaa’ , Tha yal tiob Yib lad xa’ zaa na’ tiak tha xa’ yiz ndole COVID, yib re’ na nyax tei’ ta tei  (2024). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: NCFH has created an educational flyer with a read aloud Zapoteco audio feature for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs that help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This flyer includes information on the eligibility criteria and locations where they can get vaccinated, like health centers, pediatric clinics, and pharmacies.    More Details...

“Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families” Educational Flyer in Tsotsil : Akuxaetik sventa ach’ chamel COVID19 ta moton sventa j-abteletik ta ts’unobal xchiuk yalab snich nabtak  (2024). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: NCFH has created an educational flyer with a read aloud Tsotsil audio feature for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs that help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This flyer includes information on the eligibility criteria and locations where they can get vaccinated, like health centers, pediatric clinics, and pharmacies.    More Details...

"Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families” Educational Flyer in Nahuatl : AXTITLAXTAWAS tsopinilli tlen COVID-19 kokolistli timotsopinis ta iwaya mosenyeli  (2024). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: NCFH has created an educational flyer with a read aloud Nahuatl audio feature for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs that help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This flyer includes information on the eligibility criteria and locations where they can get vaccinated, like health centers, pediatric clinics, and pharmacies.    More Details...

“Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families” Educational Flyer in Mixteco : Vacuna ña cu covid-19 un chauìndò cuana nú mindo ña saa chiuw   (2024). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: NCFH has created an educational flyer with a read aloud Mixteco audio feature for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs that help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This flyer includes information on the eligibility criteria and locations where they can get vaccinated, like health centers, pediatric clinics, and pharmacies.    More Details...

“Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families” Educational Flyer in Mam : Noq kukx xuyq’anb’il ti’j tx’u’j yab’il COVID-19 kye aq’unal awal twitz tx’otx’ ex kye tjakyxjal  (2024). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: NCFH has created an educational flyer with a read aloud Mam audio feature for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs that help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This flyer includes information on the eligibility criteria and locations where they can get vaccinated, like health centers, pediatric clinics, and pharmacies.    More Details...

“Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families” Educational Flyer in K’iche : T’isb’aq rech le COVID-19 MAN TOJOTAL TAJ chi kech ri ajchak rachi’l le kalaxik  (2024). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: NCFH has created an educational flyer with a read aloud K’iche audio feature for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs that help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This flyer includes information on the eligibility criteria and locations where they can get vaccinated, like health centers, pediatric clinics, and pharmacies.    More Details...

“Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families” Educational Flyer in Haitian Creole : Vaksen KOVID-19 gratis pou travayè agrikòl ak fanmi yo (2024). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: NCFH has created an educational flyer with a read aloud Haitian Creole audio feature for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers    to educate this population and their families about CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs that help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This flyer includes information on the eligibility criteria and locations where they can get vaccinated, like health centers, pediatric clinics, and pharmacies.  More Details...

“Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families” Educational Flyer  (2024). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: NCFH has created an educational flyer for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs that help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This flyer includes information on the eligibility criteria and locations where they can get vaccinated, like health centers, pediatric clinics, and pharmacies. More Details...

Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families Social Media Graphic - Making Appointments at a Health Center   (2024). Resource Type: Toolkit. Description: NCFH has created social media graphics with quick messaging for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about the CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs, which help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. The social media graphics highlight how agricultural workers can protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 and how to find a health center near them to schedule an appointment.  These social media graphics can be shared via WhatsApp or other social media sources.   More Details...

Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families Public Service Announcement (PSA) in Nahuatl  (2024). Resource Type: Podcast. Description: NCFH has created an educational PSA in Nahuatl with quick messaging for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about the CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs, which help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This PSA highlights how agricultural workers can protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 and how to find a health center near them to schedule an appointment. More Details...

Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families Public Service Announcement (PSA) in Mixteco  (2024). Resource Type: Podcast. Description: NCFH has created an educational PSA in Mixteco with quick messaging for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about the CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs, which help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This PSA highlights how agricultural workers can protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 and how to find a health center near them to schedule an appointment. More Details...

Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families Public Service Announcement (PSA)    (2024). Resource Type: Podcast. Description: NCFH has created an educational PSA with quick messaging for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about the CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs, which help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This PSA highlights how agricultural workers can protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 and how to find a health center near them to schedule an appointment. More Details...

Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families Public  Service Announcement (PSA)  in Zapoteco (2024). Resource Type: Podcast. Description: NCFH has created an educational PSA in Zapoteco with quick messaging for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about the CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs, which help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This PSA highlights how agricultural workers can protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 and how to find a health center near them to schedule an appointment. More Details...

Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families Public  Service Announcement (PSA)  in Tsotsil  (2024). Resource Type: Podcast. Description: NCFH has created an educational PSA in Tsotsil with quick messaging for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about the CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs, which help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This PSA highlights how agricultural workers can protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 and how to find a health center near them to schedule an appointment. More Details...

Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families Public  Service Announcement (PSA)  in Mam  (2024). Resource Type: Podcast. Description: NCFH has created an educational PSA in Mam with quick messaging for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about the CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs, which help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This PSA highlights how agricultural workers can protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 and how to find a health center near them to schedule an appointment. More Details...

Free COVID-19 Vaccines for Farmworkers and Their Families Public  Service Announcement (PSA)  in K’iche  (2024). Resource Type: Podcast. Description: NCFH has created an educational PSA in K'iche with quick messaging for health centers and organizations serving agricultural workers to educate this population and their families about the CDC’s Bridge Access and Vaccine for Children programs, which help make COVID-19 vaccines free for adults and children. This PSA highlights how agricultural workers can protect themselves and their families from COVID-19 and how to find a health center near them to schedule an appointment. More Details...