Public Health & Community Impact How Community Health Centers Support Healthier Schools & Stronger Communities Celebrating National Health Center Week by highlighting the essential role community health centers play in improving health, advancing equity, and preparing students for success. Key Takeaways National Health Center Week 2026 underscores the pivotal role community health centers play in…
Public Health & Community Impact Breaking the Silence: What You Need to Know on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Every year on June 15, the world recognizes the United Nations-recognized global observance that highlights one of society’s most underreported crises: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Key Takeaways On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), observed annually…
Public Health & Community Impact PACE and Senior Fitness: How Integrated Care Improves Health, Mobility, and Independence National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the nation’s largest annual older adult wellness event, highlights the importance of active aging and preventive care. This observance underscores a critical truth: senior fitness is foundational to healthy aging, independence, and…
Public health & community impact Protecting Home and Community-Based Services Through Communication, Policy, and Technology Levers: National Speech-Language-Hearing Month May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, recognizing individuals with communication disorders and the professionals who support them. It also highlights the importance of clear communication within systems such as Medicaid-funded home and community-based services (HCBS), where effective…
Public Health & Community Impact Honoring the Power of Nurses in Health Care & Consulting Celebrating International Nurses Week and recognizing the critical role nurses play in delivering high-quality health care and supporting health and human services programs nationwide. Key Takeaways May 6–12 marks International Nurses Week, an annual celebration recognizing the critical role nurses…
Grants, Funding & Federal Programs Global Child Nutrition Month A time to recognize the impact and challenges of food insecurity around the world and share approaches to strengthen nutrition services in the U.S. Key Takeaways As we discussed in our previous blog post in March on National Nutrition Month, food insecurity is serious problem in…
Public Health & Community impact National Public Health Week National Public Health Week is a time to recognize the vital role public health plays in improving the well-being of communities across the country. Key Takeaways National Public Health Week serves as a reminder that public health is a shared responsibility. It requires collaboration between governments,…
Medicaid Policy & Strategy Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Recognizing the role of Medicaid and advocacy during Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Key Takeaways Developmental Disability Awareness Month, observed each March, highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) by fostering community engagement, advocacy, and collaboration. Myers and Stauffer work…
Medicaid policy & Strategy Medicaid and Maternal Health A system’s opportunity to improve outcomes by aligning reimbursement strategies with integrated, team-based maternity care models. Key Takeaways Medicaid plays a critical role in shaping maternal health outcomes in the U.S., influencing how maternal care is designed, reimbursed, and monitored. Despite coverage expansions, structural barriers and systemic…
Public Health & Community Impact Navigating the Caregiving Challenge and the Road to Support National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize the millions of family caregivers in the U.S. and the systems that support them. Key Takeaways National Family Caregivers Month highlights the critical role of the 63 million family caregivers in the…
Public Health & Community Impact Cancer Awareness Month: Empowering Through Knowledge and Support October marks Cancer Awareness Month, a pivotal time to raise awareness about the challenges and disparities surrounding cancer care while empowering individuals with essential knowledge and support. Key Takeaways As we honor those affected by all forms of cancer, it’s vital to…
Health Care Delivery & Transformation International Overdose Awareness Day: Recognizing Medicaid’s Impact on Mental Health and Substance Use Services Medicaid plays a pivotal role in addressing the opioid epidemic by funding and expanding mental health and substance use disorder services. Learn how Myers and Stauffer supports states in enhancing behavioral health programs to improve care…