Decolonizing Nonprofits is returning in November! This time, Tara will be offering two skill levels. Level 1 is for anyone who is interested and wants to know more. Level 2 is for those who already have a deep understanding of what decolonizing means and who are prepared to start integrating decolonizing themes into their work.
By Dr. Deb Harper – The first time I saw a child with teeth destroyed to the gumlines, I thought he had ectodermal dysplasia. Never heard of that? It’s a very rare inborn condition. I had seen it twice during my training at Cook County Hospital, but I had never seen what this Spokane boy had in the spring of 1985. Cavities had rotted out all of his front teeth. The difference? Chicago’s water is fluoridated. Spokane’s water is not.
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is intended to cut the child poverty rate in half. Approximately 2,500-3,000 children whose families have usually not filed taxes may not receive the CTC, potentially losing $3.7m to $4.6m in funding for families in the Spokane region. Help spread the word about CTC eligibility for families who usually do not file taxes!
This page has materials and information related to Year 3 Medicaid Transformation contracts for our primary care and behavioral health partners. BHT will hold workshops with providers before final plan submissions are due.
Summer is winding down as fall activities ramp up. Are you getting into gear for school and preparing for the school year routines? Make sure caring for your child’s oral health is one of those routines!
Sign your primary and middle-school children up for the Toothsavers Sealants program to receive sealant dental care while in school.
BHT was delighted to welcome Michael Arnis, Deputy Policy Director for the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA). Michael shared the early thinking of the agency as they prepare to submit a renewal to our state’s 1115 Waiver. This presentation shares the high-level concepts of the renewal for the BHT Board to consider during their strategic planning efforts for BHT. Watch the full presentation to learn more!
Spokane Collaborative meeting materials for September 16, 2021.
BHT took into consideration many factors when designing the funds flow model for Medicaid Transformation Project achievement in years 2019-2021. Click to read about the funds flow models approved by the BHT Board at their November 28, 2018 meeting.
Sept Topics: 2022 planning, 2021 initiatives update, Charlie Health
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