Cathryn Benedict, MBA Healthcare Management

Molina Healthcare of Nevada recently presented a $50,000 grant to Northern Nevada HOPES (HOPES). Our funding will support a maternity health pilot program for mothers experiencing opioid use disorder. Infants exposed to opioids in the womb can face health consequences and adverse developmental outcomes, making this program an important tool to support the well-being of mothers and infants in Nevada. Through this partnership, we're working with HOPES to create strong communities and healthier outcomes from the very beginning. #CommittedToNevada

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Molina Healthcare of Nevada recently announced over $700,000 in grants to 14 community-based organizations to help increase access to care for Nevadans. The initiative is part of Molina’s ongoing efforts to improve new and evolving maternal, child and behavioral health challenges across the Silver State. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eM37Twpa #CommittedToNevada

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The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Nevada, is announcing a $100,000 grant to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada in support of its Elevating Families program. This initiative provides skills, training, mentorship opportunities and resources to increase financial wellness among parents and families in Nevada. Through the grant, Molina will cover the cost for 19 families to participate in the program for two years. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePji3Cq9

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Community health workers, promotores, and community health representatives are an often-underappreciated asset to our health system—trusted voices who bridge gaps for underserved communities. Why they work: they come from the communities they serve, speak patients’ languages, and meet people where they are. In a new Q&A, Mayra E. Alvarez of The Children's Partnership (TCP) discusses California’s 2022 Medi-Cal benefit for CHWs and the implementation challenges ahead. Mayra is a longstanding advocate for this workforce who shares her perspective on why this workforce is critical to improving the health of people in California. Read the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/eVQeQDcB #CommunityHealthWorkers #Promotores #HealthEquity #MediCal

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At the Southern California State of Reform Health Policy Conference, L.A. Care Health Plan joined fellow leaders to discuss critical statewide policy issues impacting California’s health care system.💬🩺 Dr. Alexander Li, L.A. Care’s Chief Health Equity Officer, participated in the panel “Closing the Gaps: Advancing Timely, Equitable Access to Care in California’s Health System.” He highlighted L.A. Care’s work in field medicine and shared strategies to improve provider access, support healthcare coverage, and advance equity. Charles (Charlie) Robinson, L.A. Care’s Senior Director of Community Health, joined the panel “What is the Future of CalAIM?” He emphasized the importance of preserving programs that address social drivers of health, and stressed that CalAIM’s future must prioritize California’s most vulnerable. L.A. Care is proud to be part of these vital conversations, helping shape policies that promote equity, access, and better health outcomes for all Californians. Read more here: http://spr.ly/6046AQpXs #LACare #StateOfReform #HealthEquity #CalAIM

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Kaiser Permanente is taking steps to grow and train the health care workforce. We’re prioritizing professions with the biggest shortages and highest demand. This includes mental health care professionals, nurses, and primary care doctors. Meanwhile, we have recommendations for our policy leaders. Our Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Elizabeth Heinonen, explains: https://k-p.li/4mZnpQT

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“We strongly recommend that all child life positions within Kaiser Permanente be filled exclusively by Certified Child Life Specialists.” -ACLP and CLCC leadership respond to Kaiser Permanente Leadership Team regarding title change for CCLSs Our letter to Kaiser Permanente leadership unequivocally states that child life positions should be filled by certified individuals. Certification of child life specialists has numerous benefits including: • highest quality, evidence-based care from properly trained professionals • improved outcomes, better compliance, enhanced patient experience scores, and reduced risk • credentialed professionals who enhance interdisciplinary collaboration • protection through accountable, ethical professional practice Read our full letter here: https://ow.ly/SlXq50Wf9F7

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AltaMed Health Services has expanded its senior health care offerings in the San Gabriel Valley of California by opening a new alternative care setting (ACS). “Seniors have an increased risk of loneliness and social isolation, making them especially vulnerable to a variety of mental health concerns,” said Esiquio Casillas, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer of PACE at AltaMed. “Every day we see the tremendous impact socialization can have on the physical, mental and emotional health of our participants. Not only are we tending to their health needs, but we’re ensuring they remain socially engaged and active, which can prevent cognitive decline and increase life expectancy.” https://bit.ly/4i0oJPz

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