BH Forum materials - November 2024
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Topics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss and vote on proposal(s) to spend-down funds.
Read MoreIntroducing the Community Care Hub and our Social Care Network 1.0
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It’s true! It’s having access to safe and affordable housing to come home to, the access and affordability of healthy food, the community who supports you, and so much more. Our mission at BHT is to improve the health of our region and support the growth of a network of community-based organizations, behavioral health specialists, and healthcare centers that support community needs.
Read MoreExciting Updates and New Opportunities for the HRSA Community Health Worker Training Program
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In the first week of September, we had a formal walkthrough with a delegation of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) representatives from DC around our Community Health Worker (CHW) initiatives, including our training and apprenticeship programs and our Eastern Wa CHW Network. Read on to learn more about exciting updates and new opportunities taking place!
Read MoreMeet Molly - A Community Health Worker
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Community Health Worker Awareness Week was held from August 26th to 30th. We’re excited to keep highlighting community health workers from eastern Washington! Discover more about these incredible individuals who are making a real difference through their dedication, compassion, and relentless commitment to enhancing community health.
Read MoreBH Forum materials - September 2024
/Topics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss and vote on proposals to shift funding allocation.
Read MoreMeet Some of Eastern Washington's Community Health Workers (Our Heroes!)
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From August 26-30th , we will be celebrating National Community Health Worker Awareness Week at BHT, an opportunity to highlight and raise awareness of the incredible contributions of community health workers (CHWs), our everyday superheroes. These heroes don’t wear capes or fly through the sky; instead, they walk through our neighborhoods, clinics, and homes, working tirelessly to support and uplift their communities.
Read MoreOver 990 Individuals in Eastern Washington Enrolled in Recent Apple Health Expansion
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In June, BHT and a number of our community partners got together to pre-enroll folks in need into the Apple Health Expansion program. Due to limited funding, the available spaces filled up in less than 48 hours, however BHT and Community Partners had the honor of enrolling over 990 individuals in Eastern Washington!
Read MoreFacing Fentanyl in Eastern Washington
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A collaboration between state agencies, tribes, counties, cities, communities, and business partners signals to people in Washington that we are facing fentanyl together. The events will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024, which is during Recovery Month.
Read MoreHeath care providers, HCA wants to hear from you
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After a two-year break, the Health Care Authority (HCA) is seeking provider participation in their annual Paying for Value survey, now issued through ServiceNow. The survey helps track progress toward a statewide goal of paying for health and value, rather than paying for volume of care.
Read MoreUnderstanding Youth Houselessness: Insights from Spokane County
/Recently, 74 youth who have, or are experiencing houselessness participated in an assessment to share their experiences to increase awareness of the challenges of youth houselessness in Spokane County.
Read MoreSpokane County Warrant Fest Provides Crucial Legal Relief
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Warrant Fest played a pivotal role in addressing the legal challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and/or housing instability. This event focused on recalling warrants, providing individuals with crucial legal relief, and creating a more supportive and equitable community.
Read MoreBHT one of 20 Nationwide selected for US Aging Center of Excellence Funding
/We are SO excited to announce that we have been selected as one of 20 organizations to be awarded funding through the US Aging Center of Excellence to Align Health and Social Care (COE). The COE is supported by the Administration for Community Living and will support community care hubs in their work to assess and address individuals’ health-related social needs and promote whole-person care.
Read MoreApple Health Expansion: Expanding Immigrant Health Coverage in WA
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Apple Health Expansion provides free healthcare coverage for adults age 19 and older with certain immigration statuses, including undocumented community members.
Have you previously applied for Washington Apple Health and were denied due to immigration status? You may be eligible for Apple Health Expansion! Applying for Apple Health is always free and does not impact immigration status.
Read MoreSharing Insight on State Approaches to Addressing Health-Related Social Needs
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Recently, our president, Alison Poulsen, joined with several other leaders of the Washington ACHs (Accountable Communities of Health) to share state approaches to addressing health-related social needs and the future of community care coordination.
Read MoreBH Forum materials - June 2024
/Topics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss training ideas and start planning for implementation.
Read MoreMay 2024 Board Minutes
/May 10, 2024
Board Members Present: Kelli Houston, Bryan Raines, Bob Lutz, Dvid Crump, Beverly Sarles, Mark Wakai, Julie Honekamp, Kurtis Robinson, David Crump, Lynn Kimball, Jennyfer Mesa, KJ January, Ricki Peone, Rachel Ferguson, Tamika LaMere, Luke Baumgartner, Shawn Brigman, Lacey Bacon, Juliana Repp, Kiana McKenna, Hancel Sanchez, and Ryann Louie, Stephanie Courtney, and Ash Riant
Rachel called us to order.
During the welcome, Rachel acknowledged Jennyfer Mesa and thanked her for her support of BHT as she has stepped down as Board Chair. Jennyfer shared thoughtful comments about the need for additional support for BIPOC leaders. The Chair role is a big commitment and requires added support for individuals, especially when they are from community-based organizations.
Kiana read our Land Acknowledgement.
Mark read our Statement on Anti Racism
Kelli provided a short equity reflection on the history of Black History Month.
Motion: To approve the May Consent Agenda
2023 Prelim Year End Financials
April Strategy & Living our Values Notes
April Governance & Belonging Notes
Moved: Dave Seconded: Luke APPROVED
Abstain: Julie
Tribal Partners Collaborative Update
Alison provided a history of the Tribal Partners Leadership Council transitioning to the Tribal Partners Collaborative
Board Development Updates
Rachel and Kelly shared the thinking of the Board Goverannce and Belonging Committee and Board Strategy & Living our Values Committee recommendation that we hire a consultant to support the goals of:
Assess BHT’s current Board culture.
Lead a process to finalize values, beliefs and principles with our strategic direction.
Define the roles and responsibilities that we expect will include a Board Manual.
The Board provided feedback on skills/experience necessary.
Board Belong Survey was distributed
Adjourn
Request for Proposals: 2024 Board Development Consultant
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BHT is looking for a consultant or team experienced in nonprofit board governance and management, development of values/beliefs, and aligning with organizational strategy, with a fierce commitment to equity and anti-racism work.
Read MoreHealth and Housing: An Overview of the Literature
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Better Health Together supports housing-first approaches to solving homelessness. We understand that safe and affordable shelter is fundamental to achieving health equity. The Housing First approach prioritizes establishing access to decent, safe, and permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness to ensure the needed stability for improving health. Review the literature supporting this approach to learn more!
Read MoreFunding Opportunities: Rural School-Based Healthcare & Health-Related Social Needs of Students
/BHT is offering up to $75,000 for Rural School-Based Healthcare projects and $10,000 mini-grants to support the health-related social needs of rural students. Please submit your proposals for one or both funding opportunities by May 15, 2024!
Read MoreBH Forum materials - April 2024
/Topics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss training ideas and start planning for implementation.
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