Vot-ER: A Civic Engagement Tools for Every Corner of Healthcare
Vote-ER develops nonpartisan civic engagement tools and programs for every corner of the healthcare system—from private practitioners to medical schools to hospitals. Their work is driven by a community of health care professionals, organizers, clinical students, and technologists united by a common vision: healthy communities powered by inclusive democracy. Vot-ER’s Community Civic Engagement Program funds between $5,000 and $10,000 to Community Health Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and look-alikes to
Can Synthetic Delta 8 THC from Hemp be Sold in Head Shops that Aren’t Licensed Dispensaries?
In short, no – as of last week. Head shops around Arizona have been selling something called Delta 8 THC that’s a psychoactive chemical derived from the hemp rather than the classic marijuana plant. The shops have been exploiting the confusion about whether Delta 8 TCH from hemp can be sold in their stores even though they’re not a licensed dispensary. The confusion ended last week with a clear Attorney
Are You a Primary Care Provider Looking for a Way to Help Your Patients Better Manage Chronic Diseases?
Referring them to a Community Health Worker Might Just be the Ticket Community Health Workers are frontline public health workers who have a trusted relationship with the community and help access to a variety of services and resources for community members. CHWs facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery, including the coordination of services to improve medical and behavioral health outcomes. Building CHWs
Public Health Journalism this Week
Kris Mayes: AZ law bars smoke shops from selling delta-8 THC products • Arizona Mirror (azmirror.com) Why Arizona wants to expand its flawed involuntary psychiatric care system (azcentral.com) Arizona AG rules delta-8 can’t be sold without cannabis license – Axios Phoenix AG Kris Mayes says delta-8 THC can’t be sold legally in Arizona (azcentral.com) Maricopa County reported 645 heat-related deaths in 2023, a 700% increase from decade ago | KJZZ
What Happens if Measles Gets into Arizona Schools or Childcare?
Coconino County identified one confirmed case of measles last week and an additional probable case. That follows a couple of cases that Maricopa County identified. So far there hasn’t been any leakage of the virus into Arizona schools. If that were to happen, especially in the parts of the state with really bad childhood immunization rates or in some of the charter schools (which have among the worst immunization coverage
AZPHA Breakfast & Learn – Social & Reproductive Justice: Advancing Reproductive Justice through Advocacy
Friday, March 22, 2024: 9-10am Multiple social conditions interfere with people’s right not to have children but also to have children and raise them with dignity in safe, healthy, and supportive environments. Webinar attendees will explore the major tenets of reproductive justice and how to apply the framework to advance their reproductive health and rights advocacy. Our Speaker: DeShawn Taylor, MD CEO of Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Author: Undue Burden: