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Covid-19 And Social Determinants Of Health: Medicaid Managed Care Organizations’ Experiences With Addressing Member Social Needs, Samuel T. Opoku, Bettye Apenteng, Linda Kimsey, Angela H. Peden, Charles F. Owens

Health Policy & Community Health: Faculty Publications

Background

The significant adverse social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has cast broader light on the importance of addressing social determinants of health (SDOH). Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MMCOs) have increasingly taken on a leadership role in integrating medical and social services for Medicaid members. However, the experiences of MMCOs in addressing member social needs during the pandemic has not yet been examined.

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The purpose of this study was to describe MMCOs’ experiences with addressing the social needs of Medicaid members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The study was a qualitative study using data from 28 semi-structured …

Reimagining Family Engagement: A Drive-Thru Bilingual Family Literacy & Math Program, Katherine M. Stieber, Kristen Milligan, Greg Green

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

In order to meet the needs of their school community, Birney Elementary School collaborated with their Partner In Education, Northwest Exterminating, Inc., to develop a successful drive-through bilingual family literacy program. Presenters will share how to develop and implement an effective bilingual family engagement program that continues to grow and positively impact the school community with each subsequent event.

Clippers & Cops And Go Pro In Life, Tyrone J. Dennis

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Clippers and cops is an organization I (Detective Tyrone Dennis) started in March of 2018 where APD officers actually go into our own communities to speak to civilians about our own experiences; good and bad.

Meeting at local barber shops, Rec centers, to local restaurants, “Clippers and cops” is a relaxed round table discussion that gives every day people a neutral and safe platform for their voices to be heard without judgement, And a place to have an open dialogue about the adversity and hot button issues that have caused such disparity between these 2 conflicting worlds.

Today young people …

Pathways To Resilience: Lessons Learned From Covid-19, Mary Ann Hollingsworth

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Out of the mouths of youth themselves while in the Covid-19 pandemic - pathways to build and sustain resilience in the life challenges that come our way at all stages of life.

Mindfulness In Education: What It Is, How To Do It, And Why Every School Should Be Doing This., Ashley L. Baer

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Were you ever asked to pay attention in school? As an educator have you asked students to pay attention? Compare that to how many times you were taught or taught a student to pay attention. Most likely the answer is never. Mindfulness is explicit attention building and emotional regulation. Learn how and why you should create a mindful breathing culture.

Social-Emotional Learning In The Classroom, Dr. Kaylin Coody Coody

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

This presentation will provide participants with strategies to address Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to better meet the needs of today's learner. Participants will learn about simple, focused, researched-based activities to enhance SEL in classrooms at all levels.

A Virtual Community Literacy Partnership Between Middle School Students And Future Educators, Anne Katz Ph.D., Gabrielle Brundidge

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

A place-based literacy project was implemented virtually on a weekly basis with Hubert Middle School literacy leaders. Middle school students completed a project alongside pre-service educators at Georgia Southern University. All students read short stories from “Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks” by Jason Reynolds, participated in virtual literature circle discussions, and wrote short stories inspired by the mentor text. Virtual writing conferences allowed students to share their stories and conference with each other.

Duh, What Our Kids Need: Trauma-Informed Sel, Grace Miller, Rachel Devore, Morgan Reeves, Emily May, Abby Morehead

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has become widely recognized component of schools, out-of-school-time programs, and other care facilities. However, do we as educators know how to practically implement SEL in a way that also addresses the trauma many of our kids face? In this presentation, we will discuss how we actually implemented Trauma-Informed SEL practices into our out-of-school-time program with respect to our students who have experienced systematic and systemic trauma.

The Restorative Path To School District Transformation Ii, Louis L. Fletcher Phd, David Watson

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

The Director of Culture & Services and the Director of Safety & Security for a Colorado School district with 27,000 students will share tools, techniques, and experiences, which have cultivated restorative practices (RP) in their district. The presenters will discuss the effectiveness of proactive techniques, provide successful alternatives to traditional punishment, conduct a simulated restorative expulsion hearing, and highlight the district’s partnership with Teen Court.

Implementation Of Community-Based Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Program For Youth With Complex Trauma, Vira Salzburn, Kierstin Graham

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

This presentation will discuss the implementation and scale-up of an evidence-based Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY) program as a part of a larger community-wide safety and resilience-building effort. It will explain the effectiveness of TSY interventions for both clinical and non-clinical populations and highlight the physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits of a modified yoga practice for youth and young adults with complex trauma.

Trauma In The Classroom, Dr. Kaylin Coody Coody

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

When looking at recent literature, it's clear that many students currently in school have experienced various levels of trauma, negatively impacting the social, emotional and academic progress. This session will review these specifics, with attendees have an understanding of trauma and strategies to support students in need.

Creating And Sustaining A School Culture And Climate That Promotes Success, Ricky N. Bolling

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

This presentation is designed for teachers, counselors, and administrators. This discussion will explore three critical factors that promote, create, and sustain high levels of achievement. Productive relationships, high expectations, and data-driven decision making are vital to increase student achievement. Particular focus will be given to the importance of building effective relationships with all stakeholders including students, parents, coworkers, and the community.

“The Barrio Beautification Effect:” Utilizing Graffiti As A Tool To Build Resiliency, Resistance, And Healing With Adolescent Latino Boys And Young Men In Los Angeles, Francisco J. Lopez, Allen E. Lipscomb

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

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Executive Function In The Classroom, Dr. Kaylin Coody Coody

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Do you have students in your classroom who have difficulty with working memory, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility? These are indicators of struggling with executive function. This session will cover the brain-implications and concrete strategies to work with students at all grade levels.

“Say Something” The Power Of Youth Protecting Themselves And Their Peers, Jim W. Wise, Carleen Wray, Annie Stephens, Erika Latines

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Say Something from the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation program teaches students and staff a three step process to protect themselves, their classmates and schools from harmful acts. The steps are Recognize the Signs, Act Immediately, Take It Seriously and Say Something to a Trusted Adult or through an Anonymous Reporting System. When students are empowered to Say Something they help create safer and healthier schools and communities.

A Girl Named Sue: A Child's Journey From Complex Trauma To Hope, Healing & Recovery, Jamie Like Ms.

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Audience would include any school staff, counselors, social workers, parents and community members. Many children who experience complex trauma struggle emotionally, physically and behaviorally. In this session, participants learn to never underestimate the impact they can make in the life of a child, that damage from childhood trauma can be mitigated and that relationships, relationships, relationships are the key to everything!

Hip Hop, African American History And Mindfulness Tools For Successful Facilitator Engagement, Kelvin M. Walston, Tarita Johnson

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Calling all health educators interested in utilizing hip hop and African American history as an teaching tool to decrease risky behaviors. The objectives for this educational and engaging workshop will provide innovative ideas to: 1) engage youth utilizing hip hop music; 2) integrate African American history to enhance positive identity concepts; and 3) increase pro-social skills to prevent teenage pregnancy prevention and other negative behaviors.

2022 Conference Program, Nyar Conference

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

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Covid-19 Exposure And Health Alerts, Georgia Southern University

Covid-19 Pandemic: News & Publications (Archived)

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Rehabilitation Sciences News, Georgia Southern University

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Performance Improvement For Rural Hospitals: Front Line-Driven Change To Decrease Transfer Time From Ed To Inpatient Admission, Chasatie Whitley, Eddie Perez-Ruberte, Linda Kimsey, Bettye Apenteng

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Highlights: A recent performance improvement project undertaken by a Georgia Critical Access Hospital (CAH) demonstrates the potential for use of Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) techniques to improve operations in the area of patient transfers from Emergency Department (ED) to Inpatient Ward. Implemented process improvement, including visual tracking of inpatient hold in the ED and bedside handoff led to reductions in admission decision to ED departure time and delayed or omitted ED admission orders.

Background: The Georgia Southern Flex Team, funded by the Georgia State Office of Rural Health, assists the state’s CAHs in pursuing financial and operational excellence. Under an ongoing grant, …

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Covid-19 Exposure And Health Alerts, Georgia Southern University

Covid-19 Pandemic: News & Publications (Archived)

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