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Peer Support and Peer Providers: Redefining Mental Health Recovery - Webinar - Sept. 21... - 0 views

pluk.mt.typepad.com/...very-webinar-sept-21-2010.html mental health webinar
shared by Terry Booth on 30 Aug 10 - Cached
  • SAMHSA ADS Center invites you to a free training teleconference entitled “Peer Support and Peer Providers: Redefining Mental Health Recovery”. This training teleconference will help current and past recipients of mental Health services, U.S. service members and their families, Health providers, advocacy organizations, family and peer support leaders, and the general public explore the questions above.
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The Villers Fellowship - Scholarship - Deadline: Jan. 14, 2011 - 0 views

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shared by Terry Booth on 19 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Each year, the Villers Fellow works in our Health policy department and assists our organization's efforts to improve access to Health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, the Villers Fellow will conduct research on a range of Health care policy issues and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to Health reform implementation and other Health policy issues.
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Statewide Family Network Survey on Mental Health Systems Development - 0 views

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shared by Terry Booth on 29 Nov 10 - No Cached
  • Click Here to Participate in the Survey As the federal Statewide Family Network Agency under the Child, Adolescent and Services Systems Program (CASSP), Family Support Network’s mission is to establish a child and family focus in all programs serving children and adolescents with mental health issues in Montana. Our goal is to strengthen families through advocacy and education by partnering with local agencies and the federal Center for Mental health Services. With this mission in mind, we want to alert you on a survey developed to help assess mental health systems development.
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Toddlers with autism show improved social skills following targeted intervention, finds... - 0 views

www.nih.gov/...nimh-08.htm autism study social skills
shared by Roger Holt on 09 Dec 10 - No Cached
  • Targeting the core social deficits of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-pervasive-developmental-disorders/index.shtml) in early intervention programs yielded sustained improvements in social and communication skills even in very young children who have ASD, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health. The study was published online Dec. 8, 2010, in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
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Target Cancer - After Long Fight, Melanoma Drug Gives Sudden Reprieve - Series - NYTime... - 1 views

www.nytimes.com/...23trial.html health medication trial melanoma cancer
shared by Roger Holt on 23 Feb 10 - Cached
  • For the melanoma patients who signed on to try a drug known as PLX4032, the clinical trial was a last resort. Their bodies were riddled with tumors, leaving them almost certainly just months to live.
  • But a few weeks after taking their first dose, nearly all of them began to recover.
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Consumers Guide To Health Reform - Kaiser Health News - 0 views

www.kaiserhealthnews.org/...umers-guide-health-reform.aspx Health Care Reform
shared by Roger Holt on 22 Mar 10 - Cached
  • The health overhaul package passed by the House Sunday and sent to the Senate for final action is the most far-reaching health legislation since the creation of the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
  • While the underlying Senate bill will become law as soon as President Barack Obama signs it, additional changes will occur if the Senate passes the reconciliation-bill part of the package. The following is a look at the impact of the entire package, which would extend insurance coverage to 32 million additional Americans by 2019, but also have an effect on almost every citizen. Here's where things stand and how you might be affected:
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How to Prepare for Health-Care Changes - WSJ.com - 0 views

online.wsj.com/...4454004575135942557501242.html Health Care Reform
shared by Roger Holt on 22 Mar 10 - Cached
  • After years of debate, a health overhaul is finally becoming a reality. Now what?
  • Many big provisions don't kick in until 2014, including the mandate for most folks to have health insurance and many new requirements for health-plan designs. Before then, you'll see a mishmash of other things go into effect at various times—and of course some of the changes depend on the Senate passing the House's so-called sidecar, or reconciliation, bill of changes.
  • Here are some ways you can start dealing with the new health-care landscape.
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Insurers to Comply With New Rules for Children - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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shared by Roger Holt on 30 Mar 10 - Cached
  • WASHINGTON — Under pressure from the White House, health insurance companies said Tuesday that they would comply with rules to be issued soon by the Obama administration requiring them to cover children with pre-existing medical problems.
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A Community Conversation About Health Care - Helena - March 1, 2011 - 0 views

pluk.mt.typepad.com/...-care-helena-march-1-2011.html Community Event Health Care
shared by Terry Booth on 25 Feb 11 - No Cached
  • Click here to download the full flyer (PDF) What: The public is invited to join a community conversation with a panel of health care, business and community leaders about the present and future of health care and health care reform; no jargon, politics or 'slick' presentations. When: Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 7:00-9:00pm Mountain Where: Helena Regional Airport, Upper Level Meeting Area
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The New Clinical Report on Health Care Transition - Webinar - August 10. 2011 - 0 views

pluk.mt.typepad.com/...on-webinar-august-10-2011.html Health Care Transition Webinar
shared by Kiona Pearson on 19 Jul 11 - No Cached
  • To reserve your Webinar seat, Click Here What: Finally, planned proactive health care transitions are best practice for pediatric and adult health care settings! The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Physicians have just jointly published a new clinical report (Pediatrics, July 2011) describing what is needed for smooth transitions from pediatric to adult health care. When:Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Mountain System Requirements PC: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Mac: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
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Using Portfolios for Health Care Needs - Webinar - Sept. 20, 2011 - 0 views

pluk.mt.typepad.com/...eeds-webinar-sept-20-2011.html Health Care Webinar
shared by Terry Booth on 31 Aug 11 - No Cached
  • Click here to register for this webinar What: The Representational Portfolio was originally developed as a marketing tool for job developers to represent job seekers to employers. Portfolios are also used by youth to introduce themselves at their IEP meetings and to develop self-advocacy skills. During this webinar, you will learn how Portfolios can be an important piece of the health care transition for young adults. Through a Portfolio's concise text and photos, individuals with disabilities can describe the impact of their disability; list current medications and side effects they are experiencing; discuss seizures (what type, how often, etc.); introduce and explain medical equipment; share information about helpful accommodations and supports; and articulate what they want and need from their medical provider. Younger children can use Portfolios to learn to describe their own health care needs at an early age. Presenters will also share links to health care transition resources such as toolkits, web sites, and iPad apps that attendees may wish to explore. When: Tuesday, September 20. 2011 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mountain
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Dentistry and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs - Webinar - Sept. 19, 2011 - 0 views

pluk.mt.typepad.com/...eeds-webinar-sept-19-2011.html dental health special needs Webinar
shared by Terry Booth on 13 Sep 11 - No Cached
  • Click here to register for this webinar What: This presentation will provide an overview of dental care for individuals with special health care needs (pediatric to adult).  The presentation will include information about unique aspects of providing dental care to individuals with special health care needs, barriers to access to care, the dental home model, as well as a presentation on dental training resources/modules.  This presentation will include an overview of the National Maternal and Child Oral health Resource Center. When: September 19, 2011 12:00 - 1:30pm Mountain For more information: Contact Rebecca Carman, at Senior Program Specialist at AUCD, at rcarman@aucd.org.
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Shifting Skills to Navigate the Changing Horizon - Billings Webcast - April 20, 2011 - 0 views

pluk.mt.typepad.com/...ngs-webcast-april-20-2011.html Health Care webcast
shared by Terry Booth on 04 Apr 11 - No Cached
  • What: This webcast will introduce information for professionals on some of the emerging trends in biomedical research and health care environments that present new opportunities for partnership, collaboration, and support, as well as: Provide an overview of translational science, e-science and health information resources in electronic health records, including the related trends and issues affecting information professionals. Identify skills that information professionals need to work with researchers, information technology professionals, clinicians and community partners in these environments. Learn about community engagement in translational science research and roles for clinicians and information professionals in this arena. Address meaningful use of health information by patients accessing their electronic health records, as required by recent legislation to facilitate quality improvement at the point of care. The discussions at these webcasts are invaluable even if you are not in a medical library.  Please contact Tori Koch at 406-238-2226 or by email at library@billingsclinic.org if you are interested in attending. When: April 20, 2011 12:00 - 1:00pm Mountain Cost: Free
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Got Transition? A national resource for youth transitioning to adult health care - 0 views

www.gottransition.org health care transition
shared by Roger Holt on 12 Jul 11 - No Cached
  • Got Transition? is a national resource for health care professionals, families, youth, and state policy makers focusing on a young adult's transition from pediatric to adult health care. This site serves as the basis for an information exchange about health care transition, particularly as pertaining to youth with special health care needs.
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Wraparound & i-home Community Forum Discussions - Multiple Locations in Motnana - M... - 0 views

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shared by Sierra Boehm on 04 Jun 13 - No Cached
  • Sierra Boehm on 04 Jun 13
     
    Download the flyer for these events What: The Department of Public Health and Human Services/Children's Mental Health Bureau is seeking input from consumers, advocates, care providers, and interested parties as we re-design the i-home program. We would like to know how this program would work best in your communities, supporting individuals in transitioning to, and remaining in, home and community-based settings. When/Where: Friday, June 7th, 2013 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mountain Montana State University 211 Strand Union Bldg., Rm 233 Bozeman, MT 59717 Thursday, June 14th, 2013 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mountain Montana Tech/No. Campus Natural Resources Bldg., Rm 123 1300 W. Park St. Butte, MT 59701 Friday, June 14th, 2013 - 9:30 - 11:30 am Mountain Health & Human Services Bldg. 111 No. Sanders, Rm 207 Helena, MT 59601 Monday, June 17th, 2013 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mountain Center for Mental Health 915-1st Ave. So., Downstairs McFadden Conference Rm Great Falls, MT 59405 Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mountain Mansfield Health Center, Yellowstone Medical Building West 2900-12th Ave. No., Ste. 30-W Garden Level SW Entrance to Bldg. Billings, MT 59101 Thursday, June 27th, 2013 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mountain Flathead Valley Community College, Arts & Technology Bldg. 745 Grandview Drive, Classroom 205 Kalispell, MT 59901 June 28th, 2013 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mountain Missoula Public Library (Large Conference Rm.) 301 E. Main St. Missoula, MT 59802 Contact: Nancy Whitbeck-Nicholson, nwhitbeck-nicholson@mt.gov or by phone at
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$7.7M grant provides online mental-health services in Montana, Wyoming - 0 views

billingsgazette.com/...ea-5b10-a0db-9b82994e85eb.html Montana Mental Health
shared by Roger Holt on 29 Apr 13 - No Cached
  • A $7.7 million federal grant is being used to expand mental-health services in Montana and Wyoming where there is a severe shortage of psychiatrists and therapists.A Sacramento-based company, HealthLinkNow, received the three-year grant last year from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Awards, a federal program designed to underwrite promising new models of Health care delivery.
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Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders in Youth Conference - Helena - May 10... - 0 views

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shared by Sierra Boehm on 11 Feb 13 - No Cached
  • Sierra Boehm on 11 Feb 13
     
    Click here to download the flier for this event
    *Registration available soon* What:
    This Conference is designed to expand understanding and awareness of co-occurring disorders and develop competencies for mental health professionals, chemical dependency professionals, psychologists, educators, juvenile justice and healthcare providers. Participants will be able to better understand and treat children diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Normal adolescent brain development, including brain and socio-emotional maturation, will be explored and how substance use during this time impacts adolescent functioning and relates to developmental changes. When:
    Friday, May 10, 2013
    8:00 am - 9:00 am Mountain (registration)
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm Mountain Where:
    The Gateway Center
    1710 National Avenue
    Helena, MT 59601 Cost:
    $125 (includes lunch and CEU's or OPI renewal units) Contact:
    Cathy Huntley, Conference Coordinator
    (406) 457-4816 or e-mail: cathy@childwise.org
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Research Shows Bullies Often Have Mental Health Disorders - 0 views

specialedpost.com/...n-have-mental-health-disorders bullying prevention Mental Health research
shared by Roger Holt on 24 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • Much research probing the link between bullying and mental health has focused on how being bullied contributes to the development of issues like anxiety and depression. But a new study suggests the relationship goes both ways, finding that boys and girls with mental health disorders are three times more likely to be the bully.
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Navigating Disability and Health Data System - Webinar - March 21, 2012 - 0 views

pluk.mt.typepad.com/...tem-webinar-march-21-2012.html Disability and Health Data System webinar
shared by Terry Booth on 12 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • Terry Booth on 12 Mar 12
     
    Click here to register for this webinar What:
    Learn the ins and outs of Disability and Health Data System with a tutorial. We will show you how to find and view data, use the interactive maps, bar charts, trend lines and tables, and customize the layout for your best experience. After this webinar, you'll know how to quickly find what you need - and find what you didn't know you needed. When:
    Wednesday, March 21, 2012
    9:00am-10:30am Mountain
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Two Years In, A Consumer Guide To Health Reform Law - Kaiser Health News - 0 views

www.kaiserhealthnews.org/...consumer-guide-health-law.aspx ACA health care
shared by Roger Holt on 03 Apr 12 - No Cached
  • While some of the key features don't kick in until 2014, the still-controversial law has already altered the health care industry and established a number of consumer benefits.
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