Family Voices Nat'l
@FamilyVoices
Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities, through a national network.
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http://familyvoices.org 07-11-2011 16:28:30
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We're not done celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth ! Learn more about our partnerships with Hispanic families at familyvoices.org/enespanolmag. #CYSHCN #FamilyEngagement #HealthEquity #LanguageAccess
October is #HealthLiteracyMonth ! A well-informed patient or advocate is better prepared to make health decisions. At Family Voices, we are committed to health literacy as a way to support children’s health. Find health literacy-friendly family resources at familyvoices.org/resources
There is a Family to Family Health Information Center (F2F) in every state, 5 US territories, and 3 Tribal Nations. Find your local F2F at familyvoices.org. #CYSHCN #FamilyEngagement #healthcare HRSA
The National Survey of Children’s Health provides rich data on multiple, intersecting aspects of children’s #health and well-being. Request the specific #data you need by visiting childhealthdata.org. #childhealthdata CAHMI #NSCH Data Resource Center
October is #ChildHealthMonth . At Family Voices, child health is at the heart of our mission. Support our work to transform health care for children and youth with special health care needs by making a gift at familyvoices.org/donate. #HealthEquity #CYSHCN #HealthCare
What stops African American #autistic individuals and families from getting involved in #AutismResearch ? Find out what we learned in our report, “A Patient-Centered Autism Research Agenda to Engage the African American Community.' familyvoices.org/ARAProgram/Res… The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Successful health care transition helps youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities #IDD prepare for a #healthy life. Here are some tips to help young people get started. ACLgov Got Transition SPANadvocacy #HealthCareTransition
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Family Voices is proud to stand with SCDAA this month and push for better treatments, education and outcomes for sickle cell warriors. Learn more: sicklecelldisease.org #SickleCellAwarenessMonth #SickleCellMatters
'As a clinician teacher, there is no one more invested in the healthcare professional being the best that they can be than families and patients.”
'Family Partnership in CME' AAP Pediatrics paper by Dr. Diskin, Eyal Cohen, Family Voices Nat'l et al.
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At least 5.6 million people have lost their Medicaid coverage. What are their coverage options? AMCHP, Catalyst Center, and Family Voices Nat'l pulled together a brief explainer reviewing pathways for those who lost coverage during the #MedicaidRenewal process: bit.ly/AMCHP_Explainer
“Data is a story with the tears wiped away.”
The inaugural Zac Johnston and Carter Mears Memorial Lecture 💚🧡 featuring LaToshia Rouse of Family Voices Nat'l talking about their tool for family engagement, FESAT familyvoices.org/fesat/
'I like to approach every project with a “sample reader” in mind...this is my 11-yr-old. How would I explain this complex topic to him? What kind of images would I try to paint for him?' Nikki Montgomery on writing in plain language. More: cyshcnet.org/what-does-true… Family Voices Nat'l
Family Voices celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, 2023. We recognize the cultural contributions of each of the Hispanic family leaders and the families of the Family Voices network throughout the nation. #HispanicHeritageMonth #FamilyVoicesEnEspanol
Translation and interpretation are two very different processes. Learn about the differences in these new downloadable resources, available in English and Spanish. #LanguageAccess #healthcare #HealthEquity familyvoices.org/languageaccess… American Academy of Pediatrics Minority Health