Alameda Health Consortium

Food Insecurity Training: What Providers Should Know
2017-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | AHC/CHCN – 4th Floor Training Room, 101 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
Food Insecurity: What Providers Should Know
Continuing Medical Education Series
Designated for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM
Good nutrition is fundamental for staying healthy and assisting the body to heal when ill. Food Insecurity- having limited access to healthy food and/or an inability to afford food can impact the prevention and management of disease and health. Many providers are unaware of the epidemiology linking food insecurity and health outcomes and strategies to address this disparity in the clinical environment. In this CME program providers will:

Understand the epidemiology linking food insecurity and poor health outcomes.
Learn how to screen patients for food insecurity in the clinical setting.
Learn strategies to better manage health and medical conditions for food insecure patients.
Learn how the health care team and clinic staff can coordinate referrals to local food resources.

When: Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Time: 600pm-8:00pm
(Dinner will be Served 5:45 to 6:30pm)
Location: Community Health Center Network (CHCN)
101 Callan Ave, 4th Floor*, San Leandro, CA
*PLEASE NOTE: 4th Floor is new location.
Presenters:
Rita Nguyen, MD Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF and Hospitalist at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Medical Director of Healthy Foods Initiative at ZSFG.
Njeri McGee-Tyner Eligibility and Enrollment Director at the Alameda Health Consortium.
Kate Cheyne, MPH Research Manager at the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Community Health Center Network (CHCN) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education.
CHCN designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of Continuing Education credit for LCSWs, LPCCs, LEPs, and MFTs as required by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Provider Approval Number: 131264

Holiday - AHC/CHCN Offices Closed
2017-05-29 | CA
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, AHC and CHCN offices will be closed.

Know Your Rights Training for Health Center Staff
2017-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Community Health Center Network, Plaza A&B, 101 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
Know Your Rights Training for Health Center Staff
Lunch will be provided
During a time of pressure on immigrant communities, what are the rights of health centers, health center staff and patients?
How do we respond to inquiries appropriately and in a way that does not create further panic?
This training opportunity is open to all health center frontline staff who are interested in learning more about immigrant rights and advocacy resources.
In partnership with Centro Legal De La Raza and Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach (APILO).

Hepatitis B & C Training: Updates, Screening, Treatment, Linkage to Care
2017-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | AHC/CHCN, 101 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
Hepatitis B: Update on Epidemiology, Screening, Treatment and Prevention
Speaker: Rachel Baden, MD; Chair, Department of Medicine, Highland Hospital
This session will provide a comprehensive update on the epidemiology, screening and treatment guidelines for the prevention and management of Hepatitis B. Participants will gain a healthy respect for the long term consequences of HBV as well as the risk factors for reactivation. We will discuss who should be referred for treatment and how to effectively screen for hepatocellular carcinoma in this patient population.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain who to screen and the screening process for Hepatitis B
2. Describe new insights into the management of chronic infection with Hepatitis B
3. Develop a healthy respect for Hepatitis B reactivation
Hepatitis C: Screening and Linkage to Care
Speaker: Robert Wong, MD, Director of Research and Education, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Highland Hospital
This presentation will highlight the current national screening recommendations for the diagnosis and management of chronic HCV infection. We will identify high risk groups that would benefit from HCV screening. We will review the evidence regarding current rates of successful linkage of care and identify barriers to achieving successful linkage of care. We will review the diagnostic evaluation and management of chronic HCV, including a brief overview of the treatment approach and treatment options available.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the epidemiology and natural history of chronic hepatitis C
2. Learn the appropriate treatment algorithms and diagnostic workup of these conditions
3. Identify strategies to help improve linkage of care after HCV diagnosis
4. Describe current treatment options for chronic hepatitis C
Community Health Center Network (CHCN) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education.
CHCN designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hepatitis C Patient Navigator Meeting
2017-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Health Center Network, Plaza A&B, 101 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
We have been working with Drs. Jan Diamond and Sophy Wong on efforts to increase access to hepatitis C treatment at our community health centers since 2015. We have heard from several clinics that patient navigators, case managers, MAs, and community health workers would like training on hepatitis C basics, as well as skills-building on patient navigation for hep C.
Participants: Hep C patient navigators, case managers, MAs supporting providers with hep C, community health workers, and other front line staff supporting hep C testing and treatment
Our tentative agenda for this first meeting includes:
* Hepatitis C 101 for patient navigators and other support staff
* Patient navigation basics for hepatitis C, including patient tracking tools
* Discussion of sample cases
* Q&A on hep C
We will send a more detailed agenda when the date gets closer. Please email Megan Crowley at mcrowley@alamedahealthconsortium.org to express your interest in participating and to receive an Outlook invite by April 7. Feel free to invite any colleagues who will be supporting hep C work at your clinic.

Motivational Interviewing Training
2017-04-05 09:00 - 16:30 | AHC/CHCN, 101 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
Motivational Interviewing: A Client-Centered Communication &
Behavior Change Approach
Trainer: Steven Malcolm Berg-Smith, MS, CWP, MINT certified
This intensive training will introduce participants to the theory, principles, and skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and related motivation-enhancing behavior change approaches. Participants will be guided through a sequence of learning activities to explore and shape counseling practice behavior with clients, and to initiate a process for developing proficiency in MI. Learning activities will include: real-life demonstrations, videotape examples, “real-plays”, small group exercises, and participant practice with feedback.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify and practice the key method, principles and skills of Motivational Interviewing;
2. Demonstrate how MI skills are utilized to enhance behavior change and;
3. Apply the clinical tasks for each stage of the “Stages of Change” model;
You must register to attend.
Community Health Center Network (CHCN) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education.
CHCN designates this live educational activity for a maximumof 6 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course meets the qualifications for 6 hours of Continuing Education credit for LCSWs, LPCCs, LEPs, and MFTs as required by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Provider Approval Number: 131264

Trauma & Resilience Training-Part 3
2017-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Health Center Network, Plaza A&B, 101 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
Trauma and Resilience: Caring for our Communities and Ourselves PART 3
What is the impact of community trauma on patients and professionals in clinical care services?
How might an understanding of trauma inform patient care and how we care for ourselves?
Join us for a continuation of this speaker series for our community health center providers and staff. You may attend this event without having been to previous sessions.
CHCN/AHC health centers are consistently faced with high numbers of patients with trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders. This series will conclude with an overview of the current state of knowledge about types of trauma, and the trauma-informed movement as it relates to health and health center professionals and staff.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review definitions of trauma and trauma informed care
2. Review how childhood trauma results in adult disease and poor outcomes
3. Describe ways of addressing trauma in health care
4. Emphasize the importance of caring for yourself as you care for others
5. Illustrate ideas to support clients with direct, past, or vicarious trauma.
Part 3 Trainer:
Leigh Kimberg, MD
Program in Medical Education for the Urban Underserved (PRIME-US) & Professor of Medicine University of California San Francisco
This program is currently under review and anticipates being approved for 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s).
Community Health Center Network (CHCN) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course is currently under review and anticipates approval for 1.5 hours of Continuing Education credit for LCSWs, LPCCs, LEPs, and MFTs as required by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Provider Approval Number: 131264

Specialty Care Presentation-Common Urology Consults
2017-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | AHC/CHCN, 101 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
Specialty Care CME Dinner & Presentation on Common Urology Consults:
Microscopic Hematuria, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), & Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
SPEAKERS:
Sarah Blashko, MD | Timothy Ito, MD | Yuka Yamaguchi, MD
Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System
Some of the most common Urologic consults include hematuria, BPH, and erectile dysfunction. We will review American Urological Association Guidelines and treatment recommendations for identification and evaluation of these topics. We will also discuss initiation of medical management and when to refer to a Urologist.
Learning Objectives:
1. Correctly identify patients with microscopic hematuria & initiate appropriate work up and referral.
2. Identify lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH & initiate treatment and referral when appropriate.
3. Discuss treatment options for erectile dysfunction with patients & initiate treatment and referrals when appropriate.
Please register via Eventbrite to attend.
Registration & Dinner will be available starting 5:45pm; Presentation begins at 6:30pm

Community Health Center Network (CHCN) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education.
CHCN designates this live educational activity for a maximumof 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PHASE 2017-2019 Kick Off Forum
2017-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Health Center Network, Plaza A&B, 101 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
Please join us to kick-off our new PHASE initiative for 2017-2019.
At this meeting, we will focus on the goals and strategies for improving cardiovascular health for our patients during the next three years.
As with our previous grant round, Kaiser Permanente will require quarterly quality measure reporting at the clinic level, and CHCN will offer incentives funds for site-level participation and meeting site-level quality goals.
We will base PHASE site level participation on attendance of clinical/operations dyads or other pertinent care team members at the kick-off and on the on-time quarterly submission of site level hypertension blood pressure control data.
In addition, CHCN will highlight some final achievements from the 2015-2016 PHASE program.
Who should attend:

Clinical and Operational PHASE leads
Quality Improvement Leads
Care team staff working on PHASE at the site level
Anyone involed in improving cardiovascular health for their patients!

Snacks will be provided. Please notify Molly at mhart@chcnetwork.org with any dietary needs or general questions. Click here to register.

Trauma & Resilience: Caring for our Communities & Ourselves Part 1
2017-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | AHC/CHCN, 101 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States
What is the impact of community trauma on patients and professionals in clinical care services? How might an understanding of trauma inform patient care and how we care for ourselves?
Join us for a speaker series for our community health center providers, staff and leadership. This series will offer an overview of the current state of knowledge about community trauma, types of trauma, and the trauma-informed movement as it relates to health and health center professionals.
CHCN/AHC health centers are consistently faced with high numbers of patients with trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders. The series will begin by naming the ways trauma surfaces in our community health centers among patients, staff and providers. We will discuss the larger context of violence, poverty and structural racism that contribute to mental and physical health of patients and the impact on health care professionals and staff.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review and recognize the impact of community trauma on patients and professionals in clinical care services
2. Describe a framework for trauma and healing that acknowledges and integrates personal, interpersonal, community, and systems factors
3. Surface values and beliefs that impact clinical care in the context of community trauma
4. Identify and apply strategies for clinicians and staff for effective self-care and in engagement
with patients.
Part 1 Trainer:
Kanwarpal Dhaliwal, MPH
RYSE Center for Youth Director of Community Health & Integrative Practice
You must register to attend. Please RSVP here.

Community Health Center Network (CHCN) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education.
CHCN designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of Continuing Education credit for LCSWs, LPCCs, LEPs, and MFTs as required by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Provider Approval Number: 131264

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