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Annotation: These 12 case studies report on cutting-edge programs and innovative approaches to address the leading causes of death and disease in cities.

Contact: National Association of County and City Health Officials, 1100 17th Street, N.W., Seventh Floor, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 783-5550 Fax: (202) 783-1583 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.naccho.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Barriers, Case studies, Cities, Data sources, Health status, Health status disparities, Healthy People 2020, Public health infrastructure, Systems development

Annotation: This issue brief provides background information on rural healthcare access and focuses attention on the need for national, state, and community-based organizations to collaborate on developing an action plan to improve access to maternal health care and improve outcomes for rural women and their babies. It addresses the challenges that rural women face before, during, and after pregnancy and highlights promising approaches and opportunities to improve maternal health care in rural communities. Six case studies address several factors contributing to problems accessing maternal health care in rural communities, including workforce shortages and access to care challenges associated with social determinants of health. They illustrate efforts to stabilize rural hospital obstetrical services, regionalization and coordination of care, quality improvement initiatives, training and guideline development, provider recruitment and retention strategies, and expansion of care models

Contact: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244, Telephone: (800) 633-4227 Secondary Telephone: (877) 267-2323 Fax: Web Site: https://www.cms.gov

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Keywords: Barriers, Case studies, Health care access, Health equity, Maternal health, Rural health, Rural population, Statistics

Annotation: This toolkit provides links and brief descriptions of resources related to community water fluoridation. The toolkit is divided into the following categories: toolkits and communication resources, scientific research and public health evidence, professional and advocacy resources, supportive media coverage, countering misinformation and opposition, and case studies and testimonials.

Contact: CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, 465 Medford Street, Boston, MA 02129-1454, Telephone: (617) 886-1700 Web Site: https://www.carequest.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Advocacy, Case studies, Communication, Evidence, Misinformation, Oral health, Public health, Research, Resources

Annotation: This policy playbook provides policy and advocacy tools to help communities address and prevent the public health harms caused by the use of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products such as e-cigarettes. In addition to including new information on e-cigarette policies and legislation, the playbook features four case studies of effective policies that state or local communities across the country recently adopted to regulate e-cigarettes. The document is the result of a collaboration between Vaping Prevention Resource and the Public Health Law Center.

Contact: Public Health Law Center, Mitchell Hamline School of Law , University of Minnesota , 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105, Telephone: (651) 290-7506 Fax: (651) 290-7515 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.publichealthlaw.org

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Keywords: Advocacy, Case studies, Community health services, Prevention, Public policy, Smoking Cessation

Annotation: This report describes case studies that highlight community health centers’ promising practices and lessons learned through the process of successfully adopting or expanding telehealth services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The case studies include both rural and urban community health centers, and they cover several different types of telehealth programs, including primary care, behavioral health, oral health, chronic disease management, home health, dietetics, paramedicine, and school-based clinics. The case studies illustrate how each community health center responded to a similar set of challenges.

Contact: National Association of Community Health Centers, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (301) 347-0400 Web Site: http://nachc.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: COVID-19, Case studies, Community health, Disease transmission, Infectious diseases, Oral health, Service delivery, Telemedicine, Virus diseases

Annotation: This report discusses the value of providing adult dental benefits to Medicaid beneficiaries. Topics include the role oral health plays in overall health, the role of federally qualified health centers in treating Medicaid beneficiaries, and a case study of Colorado.

Contact: CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, 465 Medford Street, Boston, MA 02129-1454, Telephone: (617) 886-1700 Web Site: https://www.carequest.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adult health, Case studies, Colorado, Health centers, Medicaid, Oral health, State materials

Annotation: This report describes a study conducted to evaluate the attitudes and willingness of general and specialty dentists to treat people with special health care needs and to identify barriers that dentists face in caring for them. The report presents findings from a literature review and results and conclusions from the study.

Contact: Oral Health Workforce Research Center, New York Center for Health Workforce Studies, University of Albany, SUNY, College of Integrated Health Sciences, 1 University Place, Suite 220, Rensselaer, NY 12144-3445, Telephone: (518) 402-0250 Fax: (518) 402-0252 Web Site: http://www.oralhealthworkforce.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents with special health care needs, Adults with special health care needs, Children with special health care needs, Dentists, Oral health, Statistical data, Studies, Training

Annotation: In an effort to improve statewide care coordination, Rhode Island's Title V Maternal and Child Health program utilized the National Standards for Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN). This case study illustrates how the state implemented these standards through two main initiatives: the Patient-Centered Medical Home for Kids (PCMH-Kids) program launched in 2015, which adapted adult care models to better serve children's unique needs, and improvements to specialty care coordination through Medicaid managed care. The National Standards provided an evidence-based framework that helped stakeholders understand the importance of family-centered, comprehensive care coordination, identified key barriers (such as limited communication between coordinators and reimbursement issues), and guided policy changes. Rhode Island's experience demonstrates how the National Standards can serve as an effective tool for achieving shared understanding among partners and implementing improved care coordination systems, with particular emphasis on family engagement and access to community-based services.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Rhode Island, Title V programs, State CSHCN programs, Standards, Case studies, Children with special health care needs, Youth with special health care needs

Annotation: This case study examines how Iowa's Title V Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program has implemented the National Standards for Systems of Care to build family leadership and partnerships. The program, influenced by disability rights advocate Julie Beckett (mother of Katie Beckett, for whom the Medicaid waiver was named), uses the National Standards as a framework to ensure families are active partners in decision-making at all levels of care. Key initiatives include the Iowa Family Leadership Training Institute (IFLTI), which has trained over 50 parents and caregivers since 2016 in advocacy skills, and the Iowa Family Advisory Council (FAC), established in 2014 to guide policies and programs. The program utilizes both Version 1.0 and 2.0 of the National Standards to help families advocate within health systems and to assess program performance, with a particular focus on ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate care coordination. The case study also demonstrates how embedding these standards throughout practices helps promote family perspectives in care systems and supports peer-to-peer family support networks.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Title V programs, Standards, Case studies, Iowa, Family support services, Children with special health care needs

Annotation: This webinar highlights two innovative telehealth programs developed to address mental health and substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first presentation by Dr. Rachel Whitman describes Rhode Island's 24/7 buprenorphine hotline, which provides telephone-based treatment for opioid use disorder without requiring video capability, making it accessible to vulnerable populations with limited technology access. The second presentation by Dr. Gwen Latendresse showcases Utah's project to implement universal electronic screening for perinatal depression in rural public health districts and provide telehealth group therapy sessions for women with mild to moderate symptoms. Both speakers emphasize how the pandemic accelerated telehealth adoption while simultaneously creating greater barriers to care access. They address equity concerns, highlighting the importance of audio-only options to reach marginalized populations, and discuss program outcomes, future goals, and lessons learned about expanding telehealth for behavioral health treatment.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Rhode Island, Utah, Telemedicine, Pregnant women, Postpartum women, Mental health, Substance abuse, Covid-19 (suggested keyword), Case studies, Infant health, Washington, New Mexico, Iowa, Arkansas, South Carolina, Northern Mariana Islands, Native Americans

Annotation: This video recording aims to explore comprehensive telehealth applications in maternal and child healthcare, particularly focusing on four key telehealth modalities and their potential to enhance care delivery. The content examines how various states have implemented telehealth solutions for both provider training and improving behavioral health services for maternal and child populations. Through comparative analysis of traditional care versus telehealth approaches and discussion of adoption factors, the presentation demonstrates practical strategies for state and territorial health agencies to effectively leverage telehealth technology in improving behavioral health outcomes for mothers and children.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Telemedicine, Substance abuse, Maternal health, Infant health, Mental health, Staff development, Case studies, Substance abusing mothers, Montana, Connecticut, New Hampshire, South Carolina,

Annotation: In this video presentation from Bright Futures, the presenters showcase initiatives and resources related to medical homes and care transitions, featuring specific examples from Virginia's Got Transition family toolkit and New Mexico's family-centered medical home programs. Representatives from Resource Centers share comprehensive overviews of their National Performance Measures (NPMs) related work, followed by detailed state presentations. The content includes an overview of Bright Futures, with particular attention to its medical home components and the newly released 4th edition Resource Kit, along with its website containing extensive state and community resources. The presentation also covers implementation tools focusing on social determinants of health and highlights AMCHP's implementation toolkits, providing practical guidance for program development and execution. Length: 1 hour, 32 mins.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Bright Futures, Medical home, Case studies, New Mexico, Virginia, Transition planning, Family centered health care, Children with Special Health Care Needs, Title V, Autism

Annotation: This training manual for state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments focuses on addressing ethical issues that arise in the practice of public health. Contents include an overview of public health ethics with case studies in public health on current topics. The overview introduces public health ethics and distinguishes it from clinical and research ethics. It offers a guide for addressing challenges such as the case-based approach and stakeholder analysis. It also explores the overlap between law and ethics. Each case contains relevant scientific and regulatory background information and questions for discussion. A facilitator's manual is also available.

Contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/forms/contact-us.html Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Case studies, Health agencies, Manuals, Professional ethics, Public health, Training

Annotation: This report provides a brief overview of stressors that affect childhood development and health, a framework for applying current brain and development science to the real world, a roadmap for implementing tailored interventions, and recommendations about improving systems to better align with our understanding of the significant impact of health equity. It builds upon and updates research from Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity (2017) and From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development (2000).

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Behavioral sciences, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Health equity, Infants, Social sciences, Studies, Young children

Annotation: This report presents final implementation and impact results from the Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation-Strong Start (MIHOPE-Strong Start)-- a study that was launched in 2012 to test whether evidence-based home visiting provided during pregnancy improves birth outcomes, prenatal health, and health care use in infancy.

Contact: U.S. Administration for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Washington, DC 20447, Telephone: (202) 401-9215 Secondary Telephone: (800) 422-4453 Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov

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Keywords: Home visiting, Infant health, Maternal health, Outcome evaluation, Prenatal care, Studies

Annotation: This issue brief identifies approaches and strategies states can use to promote the use of shared plans of care (SPoCs) as a key component of care coordination for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and their families. Included are case studies showcasing the efforts of four states: Iowa, Oregon, Utah, and West Virginia.

Contact: National Academy for State Health Policy, 10 Free Street, Second Floor, Portland, ME 04101, Telephone: (207) 874-6524 Secondary Telephone: (202) 903-0101 Fax: (207) 874-6527 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nashp.org

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Keywords: Care coordination, Case studies, Children with special health care needs, Service coordination, State initiatives

Annotation: This document provides guidance for families on using the National Standards for Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN). It explains that these standards offer a framework for families, health policymakers, providers, and insurers to collaboratively improve care systems for CYSHCN. The document emphasizes the importance of these standards, noting that one in five U.S. children have special health care needs, yet four out of five CYSHCN families report not receiving care in a well-functioning system. It outlines practical ways families can use the standards as advocacy tools, including countering policies that overlook CYSHCN needs, promoting family partnerships in health-related services, and sharing knowledge with other families. The second page highlights successful implementation examples from Iowa, Georgia, Kansas, and Minnesota, and describes available resources including assessment tools, communication materials, and online toolkits to help families work with the standards to improve care systems.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: State CHSCN programs, Standards, Family Centered Health Care, State CHSCN programs, Case Studies, Iowa, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota

Annotation: This tip sheet outlines how healthcare providers can utilize the National Standards for Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) to improve service delivery. It provides specific guidance for providers on implementing the Standards, which emphasize the importance of family partnership in decision-making and evidence-based care delivery. The Standards serve as a comprehensive framework designed to foster collaboration between healthcare providers, health plans, and state health programs to ensure coordinated, family-centered care.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Standards, State CHSCN programs, Health Care Providers, Case Studies, Georgia, Delaware, Kansas, Massachusetts

Annotation: This document provides guidance on developing state plans for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in ways that support student health and wellness. Topics include engaging stakeholders in a way that ensures an effective ESSA state plan is developed and implemented; implementing a state accountability system and creating a school report card that supports the health and learning connection; integrating health and wellness into standards, assessments, and a well-rounded education; integrating student learning through staff wellness and professional development; supporting the transition from early childhood programs to elementary school; transferring funding to strengthen ESSA health and wellness programming; the Student Support and Academic Enrichment grant; and looking ahead. For each topic, the document outlines why it's important, what the law says, action steps, and resources. An overview of ESSA is included.

Contact: Healthy Schools Campaign, 175 N. Franklin, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60606, Telephone: (312) 419-1810 Fax: (312) 419-1806 Web Site: http://www.healthyschoolscampaign.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Academic achievement, Accountability, Adolescent health, Case studies, Child health, Federal initiatives, Financing, Grants, Learning, Needs Assessment, Organizational change, Policy development, School age children, School health programs, Schools, Service integration, Standards, Statewide planning, Students, Transitions

Annotation: This brief describes a framework for assessing social determinants related to oral health and creating partnerships to improve oral health among children from families with low incomes. It discusses identifying the social determinants of oral health in a community, mapping and mobilizing community resources through partnership, selecting approaches to take action, and evaluating implementation and impact. Example indicators potentially related to oral health, intervention metrics, and a description of how the framework was applied to select an intervention are included.

Contact: Center for Health Care Strategies, 300 American Metro Boulevard, Suite 125, Hamilton, NJ 08619, Telephone: (609) 528-8400 Fax: (609) 586-3679 Web Site: http://www.chcs.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Case studies, Collaboration, Community coordination, Community participation, Low income groups, Models, Needs assessment, Oral health, Outcome evaluation, Process evaluation, Program planning, Public private partnerships, Relationships, Resource allocation