Thanks for attending FC 2017!

2017 Fall Operations Conference

Thank you for attending this years fall conference! With 350 attendees, speakers, exhibitors and staff, this was one of the largest fall conferences ever. If you have not yet checked into the app for CME's and CPE's, you have until Friday afternoon to do so! Please send us a message on the app if you need assistance or email events@ohiochc.org and we will help you get checked into the app.

OACHC would ike to thank our Corporate Partners and Conference Sponsors for making this event possible!

For pictures from some of the sessions, reception and fun moments of the conference, visit our Facebook page here!

Our annual conference will be March 5th through 7th at the Polaris Hilton! We hope to see you there!

Health Literacy Month

Where does health literacy live in your community health center?

Finding out where health literacy lives in your community health center is like asking someone why the sky is blue.  Questions like this can be confusing and unclear. That same confusion can be applied to the concept of health literacy. It is time to uncover the truth about health literacy as we celebrate its journey during the month of October for Health Literacy Month. Together we can find its rightful place in your four walls and beyond.

Healthy People 2020 defines health literacy as “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” Regardless of age, race, socio-economic status, or education level ALL people will experience confusion regarding health care at some point in their life; whether it be as a parent trying to decipher their child’s new medical diagnosis, a person who is newly covered by insurance for the first time, or as an older adult who has pill box to help to manage their daily medication.  

Here are some significant impacts on the healthcare system regarding health literacy:

• It is estimated that nearly half of American adults, 90 million people, have only basic or below-basic health literacy skills and have difficulty understanding and acting on health information.
• Persons with limited health literacy skills have higher utilization of treatment services including hospitalization and emergency services and lower utilization of preventive services. 
• They incur medical expenses that are up to four times greater than patients with adequate health literacy skills. 
• The estimated added annual cost to the health care system due to low health literacy is $106-$238 billion.

Are you still thinking about how to determine where health lives in your community health center?  Maybe even thinking about which individual should take on yet another hat?  You will need to buy a lot of hats because EVERYONE in your organization can make an impact a patient’s ability to obtain and retain health information. In honor of Health Literacy Month, take on a new challenge by having each department share a strategy for how they can make an impact regarding health literacy.  Here are some ideas to get you started:
• Hold a cooking on class for health eating for diabetic patients
• Rework patient education materials using plain language techniques
• Conduct an environment review (or walkthrough) to identify literacy-related barriers
• Assess the pharmacy’s communication style with patients
• Try to complete the paperwork expected of a new patient (one that has never sought care before)
As safety-net providers health centers play a significant role in helping to bridge the communication gap for vulnerable patients. Download The Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Health Literacy’s Ten Attributes of Health Literate Health Care Organizations to start incorporating health literacy concepts today! 
Learn about health literacy in Ohio with Ohio Health Literacy Partners. Join the conversation at OHLP’s newly launched Facebook page.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer is a group of diseases that both men and women can succumb to. It affects the breast tissue and although it is more commonly diagnosed in women, more than 2,400 men will be diagnosed with this disease this year. Breast Cancer is the leading cause of death for women and over 250,000 cases will be diagnosed in women this year! Although cancer cannot always be prevented, leading a healthy lifestyle, performing self checks and getting mammograms when necessary can help with early detection. According to the CDC, The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that average-risk women who are 50 to 74 years old should have a screening mammogram every two years. Average-risk women, who are 40 to 49 years old, should talk to their doctor about when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! For more information on Breast Cancer and to learn how you can spread awareness:

• Learn how to perform a self exam here: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam
• For information on how to spread awareness all October: https://healthfinder.gov/NHO/OctoberToolkit.aspx
• Information about risk factors can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/pdf/BreastCancerFactSheet.pdf
• Midway Dental Supply is offering products that donate proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Foundation: http://midwaydental.com/Customer/midesu/images/promo_vendors/promos/Q4_2017/mds_flipbook/#p=1
• To participate in a Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, click here to find one near you!

                                     

World Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Every 33 seconds, someone in the United States will be diagnosed.

Do you remember, when it was last September? For an estimated 5.5 million Americans, this may be something that they cannot. Alzheimer's Disease can affect people with dementia and often times, these individuals are 65 or older. In fact, 1 in 10 people 65 years or older has Alzheimer's. Many people are unaware of how severe this disease is, but 200,000 people under 65 in the US have also been diagnosed.  September 21st was World Alzheimer's Day and all of September is World Alzheimer's Awareness Month. To learn more information about the disease and how you can get involved in spreading awareness, please visit the CDC's  website:

• https://www.cdc.gov/features/worldalzheimersday/index.html
• To join the cause go to: http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_join_the_cause.asp 
• If you are currently caring for someone with Alzheimer's, click here for support
• To find a walk to end alzheimer's, go to https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=walk_homepage for more information

Fruits, Veggies and More!

More Matters Month!

Did you know that one in three children in the US is overweight or considered obese? Childhood obesity is a serious issue and can cause health problems for individuals later in life. These health issues include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. By incorporating a healthier lifestyle these diseases can be prevented! Becoming more active and having a healthier diet are excellent ways to encourage your friends and family to become more healthy. With September being Child Obesity Awareness Month as well as Fruits and Veggies - More Matters Month, here are some tips:

• Go to https://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate for help with creating a healthy eating style
• This site explains how fruits and veggies can assist in maintaining a healthier weight: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/fruits_vegetables.html
• Get more active by participating in group activities. Try contacting your local activities center or YMCA
• Be sure your kids are getting 60 minutes of physical activity a day! Check out the CDC's website for more guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/children/index.htm

National Suicide Prevention Week

September means suicide prevention

September 10th was World Suicide Prevention day. And, this whole week, September 10th through September 16th is National Suicide Prevention Week. Each year, more than 800,000 people die by suicide and up to 25 times as many make a suicide attempt. Many of us have been affected by such a tragic situation but, with IASP's theme, "Take a minute, change a life" we can all help someone who may be struggling. 

If you or someone you know is having a hard time coping with a difficult situation, here are some resources you can use:

• National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/AFSP-Hill-Day-2017-1-pager.pdf

• Mental Health Information: https://www.nami.org/ 

• Suicide Toolkit: http://zerosuicide.sprc.org/toolkit  

• Rapper Logic spreading the message of suicide awareness: https://youtu.be/BLe1dddgZrg

2017 Fall Operations Conference!

Don't miss out! You'll fall for our conference!

If you enjoy the changing of the leaves, the crisp October air, learning new information and networking, then you won't want miss our 2017 Fall Operations Conference. This 2 day conference will begin on Thursday, October 19th and conclude on Friday, October 20th. Our Fall Operations Conference features two keynote speakers and many breakout sessions. Ample networking time, both structured and informal, will be provided for you to connect with your colleagues from around the state.  Our reception Thursday evening is a must attend, fun-filled two hours complete with refreshments.  Don't miss this opportunity for CHC focused education and networking! REGISTER NOW!

Our Closing Keynote speaker, Seiji Hayashi

He is the Director of Medicine at the Human Diagnosis Project and will be presenting on an in-demand topic: Mission Impossible: Why the health center mission is not enough to sustain your staff. Please stay Friday and learn more!

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
100 Green Meadows Drive South
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035

  

WHO

Our 2017 Fall Conference is a must for Federally Qualified Community Health Center leaders and employees, as well as, those interesting in becoming a FQHC or LookAlike.  CEOs, other administrative roles, CFOs other finance roles, CMOs other clinical roles, COOs, other operations roles, Human Resource and Workforce professionals, CACs, other outreach professionals, Quality Professionals, Health Center Board Members, Practioners of all levels including primary care, behavioral health and anyone who wants to learn more about, and get ahead in, the world of Federally Qualified Community Health care.

CONFERENCE TRACKS

The Fall Operations Conference features tracks of focus in the operations of a health center.  Specifically, the conference will be featuring a multitude of sessions! There will be a broad range of sessions that will appeal to health center administrators, quality improvement and human resources. SEE THE FULL AGENDA HERE, AND MAKE YOUR OWN SCHEDULE!

CONTINUING EDUCATION

OACHC offers three types of continuing education for this conference.  In order to receive credit you must check into the session via our conference app or sign in with the session moderator should you choose to not use the app.

Continuing Education transcripts will be available for download from the conference app for 30 days following the event, please email events@ohiochc.org for assistance.  

CME Credits
This Live activity, 2017 Fall Operations Conference, with a beginning date of 10/19/17, is being reviewed for Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CPE Credits

Certificate of Attendance
You may also request attendance credit if you would like a formal record of the sessions you attended.

CONFERENCE APP

Our app can be used a number of ways! You can use download it in your Apple or Android store by just typing in "OACHC." Or, you can visit the app's website at www.ohiochc.org/app 

If you would like to access CEU certificates, this is the only way you will be able to obtain them. We will have an app station this year at the conference as well too if you need assistance with the app.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE APP, CLICK HERE AND DOWNLOAD!

If you would like to access the app via the web, go to www.ohiochc.org/webapp 





Interested in exhibiting? There are only a few booths left! For more information and to register, go to our website at: www.ohiochc.org/exhibit 

LEARN MORE AT:
www.ohiochc.org/conference