Absolutely Shelley. Resources are available to hold the classes. Referrals are what we need.

Shout out to Mitzi and Victoria from the Diabetes program at GRMC who let us know that they are actively holding classes (evidence- based lifestyle change programs) various target populations and what they need most are physician referrals!  Anne Langley’s next meeting isn’t until next week so please jump on and let us know your thoughts.

I’ve been made aware of another free adolescent mental health training that may be of interest. It’s described as focusing on adolescent mental healthcare during COVID-19. Speakers will discuss multiple facets of adolescent mental health, and how states can improve mental healthcare services for this…[Read more]

An HSCRC diabetes measures workgroup has been organized by Anne Langley, JD, MPH from the Center for Population Health Initiatives.  Our job is to identify the measures, milestones, and targets that will be used by CMS to evaluate Maryland’s performance in the Diabetes priority area under Total Population Health.  Critical questions for the g…[Read more]

Hi Everyone! At the last meeting, we talked about the use of effective apps that would be helpful for kids’ mental health. I found a list that the ADAA published, some were familiar to me and many were new. I also asked my busy household of teenagers and two additional apps were referenced- The links are…[Read more]

Hey Everyone! Take a look at the new data in DOC’s. We will be discussing it at our next virtual meeting on June 3. Our data is telling us that parents and youth are most interested in addressing behavioral health. The next meeting will be centered on that topic with a special speaker to address the services offered in Garrett County.

We had our first virtual meeting of this dedicated group this morning! Some exciting things are happening within the school system to offer evidence-based mindfulness techniques. Next month we will focus on mental health and get more details on how we can continue to serve the mental health needs of the youth of Garrett County. Join us next…[Read more]

Performance Management settings were updated by John Corbin.