Spokane Collaborative Meeting Materials – June 2023
Spokane Collaborative meeting materials for June 2023.
BH Forum materials – June 2023
Topics: Updates and continued design planning on small bucket initiatives.
COVID Housing Project helps over 260 households find stability in unprecedented times
In 2021, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars to cities to provide housing and utility assistance to citizens financially impacted by COVID. As we conclude this work and step back to view the larger picture, we can see how essential these supports are in times of crisis to impacted populations.
Community Linkages RFP Recipients
The Community Linkages RFP is live now, a $3.6 million funding opportunity. BHT is inviting proposals from organizations providing care coordination and services for social determinants of health. Learn how to apply here.
Community Resilience Fund RFP Recipients
To further support our commitment to anti-racism work, BHT is releasing an additional $2,000,000 of our Community Resiliency Fund in a Request for Proposal process to address Racism as a Public Health crisis and prioritize awarding dollars to organizations led by and serving impacted populations.*
Smile Spokane Impact Report Released
Smile Spokane is a Local Impact Network (LIN) of organizations working together to transform oral health in the region. Smile Spokane serves as an organizing entity with strategies in place to improve oral health in Spokane.
WA-ICA Resources and Reports
The Washington Integrated Care Assessment (WA-ICA) was developed as a state-wide tool to measure integrated care. The new assessment tool will replace various other tools used by the state and MCOs. Resources within.
From the HCA: Be aware of Medicaid renewal scams
Reports of fake texts and phone calls to Medicaid clients have been reported over the past couple weeks in other states. We’re asking Apple Health (Medicaid) clients to be aware of suspicious contact seeking money to maintain their health coverage.
BH Forum materials – April 2023
Topics: Updates and continued design planning on small bucket initiatives.
Telehealth virtual appointment pilot offers equitable care to students
Telehealth virtual appointments allow students to see a physician on-site at school with their school nurse there to assist in taking measurements and administering medication. These appointments help make accessing care more equitable, especially for parents who struggle finding the time or transportation to take their children to receive care.