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Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDRHPO receives $10k grant from Fidelis to help with oral hygiene
Mar. 28—WATERTOWN — The Fort Drum Regional Health Organization was awarded a one-year grant from Fidelis Care's "Rural Health Grant Awards" which will be used to improve pediatric oral health in the area. The grant, for $10,000, will help FDRHPO collaborate with Pediatric Wellness of Northern New York in order to provide their patients with fluoride varnish treatments, dental care supplies, and dental practices in the region. "Dr. Myla Estepa of Pediatric Wellness of Northern New York has always shown a passion for improving the health and wellness of her patients by addressing barriers to receiving the care they need. One aspect of health that is easily overlooked is dental health," Ian Francis, FDRHPO Practice Transformation Specialist said in a news release. In addition to providing medical supplies, FDRHPO will also develop and disseminate an educational and awareness campaign to educate the public about the importance of daily oral hygiene and care in children's oral and dental health. The news release states that families may have challenges, whether that be transportation, financial, insurance, or a lack of awareness about preventative care, that could leave children without regular dental check ups, which could increase the risk of untreated tooth decay. "This pilot seeks to mitigate and address these issues by providing dental care supplies and fluoride varnish treatments through the primary care setting, thereby expanding a basic level of oral care and awareness to children who are not established with a dental practice," the news release reads.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Innovative healthcare training program helps area's workforce through partnership with FDRHPO
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) is continuing its dedication to increasing the healthcare workforce through a partnership with the Caring Gene. Caring Gene is a not-for-profit affiliate of the Iroquois Healthcare Association and has recently launched its new Career Pathways Training Program. This comprehensive initiative addresses critical healthcare workforce shortages across New York State by creating accessible career advancement opportunities and supporting individuals seeking to become professionals in the healthcare industry. FDRHPO Scrubs Clubs provides hands-on learning opportunities FDRHPO Population Health Coordinator Kayla Quinn works as a case specialist for the CPT Program, serving the north country area. FDRHPO is proud to partner with the Caring Gene. 'The CPT Program serves multiple counties across New York State, with FDRHPO specifically focused on supporting residents in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties by providing career guidance, financial support, and additional training resources to those looking to begin or advance a career in healthcare. Kayla Quinn FDRHPO Population Health Coordinator The program covers the full cost of tuition and books for participants pursuing a career in one of 13 approved titles. Funding is available for education, training, certification programs, and support services for nursing students, including licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and nurse practitioners. The program also funds education for professional and technical healthcare roles, such as respiratory therapists, medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, alcoholism and substance abuse counselors, social workers, mental health counselors, and physician assistants. Additionally, frontline public worker roles, including patient care managers and community health workers, are eligible for support. In order to qualify, participants must complete all education and training by spring 2027. In return for financial assistance, students must agree to a three-year service commitment working for a healthcare, behavioral health, or social care provider in New York State that serves a patient population where at least 30 percent are covered by Medicaid. Select out-of-state residents from New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont are also eligible if they are employed by a healthcare provider in New York. The program has already gotten overwhelming interest with more than 1,100 inquiries. There are 246 students currently enrolled, and hundreds more preparing to begin in the summer/fall 2025 semesters. FDRHPO promotes colorectal cancer screening via regional partnerships To ensure high-quality education and training across the 13 titles, the CPT Program has established partnerships with leading educational institutions throughout the state. The partnership will help schools maximize enrollment and strengthen student retention due to support provided to CPT participants by case specialists from the Caring Gene and FDRHPO. To qualify as a partner with the Caring Gene®, employers must attest they are a healthcare, behavioral health, or social care provider in New York State that serves a patient population of at least 30% Medicaid-reliant and/or uninsured. Educational institutions and healthcare employers interested in participating may visit the Caring Gene® website and complete an online interest form. For more enrollment information, or to sign up as an educational institution or NYS healthcare provider, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDRHPO promotes colorectal cancer screening via regional partnerships
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization is nearing the successful completion of an 18-month grant from Exact Sciences to help provide colorectal cancer screenings. Exact Sciences is a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, to improve colorectal cancer screening rates and make healthcare more accessible throughout the north country region. James Van Der Beek of 'Dawson's Creek' shares cancer diagnosis The grant promoted colorectal cancer screenings among marginalized elderly, low-income, and disabled populations throughout New York's rural Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties by supporting the region's primary care practices in identifying and outreaching eligible patients and promoting awareness of colorectal cancer screening through a multimedia campaign. The grant was made possible through Exact Sciences' Funding Opportunities for Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake Strategies Program, which provides funding to community organizations, health foundations, public health organizations, and advocacy groups working to increase access to colorectal cancer screening. Exact Sciences developed Cologuard, the first and only FDA-approved, noninvasive, multi-target, stool-based DNA screening test that people can use at home. Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet approximately 60 million average-risk Americans remain unscreened. Awareness and access are critical to increasing screening participation, and Exact Sciences is honored to support these organizations that are driving screening uptake and addressing inequities within their communities. Paul Limburg, Chief Medical Officer of screening, at Exact Sciences FDRHPO utilized data provided by Medicare and Managed Medicaid insurers to identify patients in the region who were due for colorectal cancer screening and worked with 11 primary care partners to outreach patients and track screening completion. FDRHPO Communication's Committee also collaborated with other primary healthcare, inpatient, behavioral healthcare, and social care providers in the region to develop a marketing campaign. The campaign included messaging that screening generally starts at age 45; both men and women need to be screened; when caught early enough, roughly 90 percent of those diagnosed will successfully treat it; and that individuals should talk to their healthcare provider to determine which screening option is best for them. The primary project goal was to complete 1,250 colorectal cancer screenings among the target population; at the time of writing, FDRHPO and its partners have exceeded the goal, having completed nearly 1,500 screenings. FDRHPO houses a collection of educational graphics about colorectal cancer screening on its website at providers and the general public are invited to utilize and share these at no cost. In addition to the colorectal cancer screening grant, FDRHPO and NCI collaborate with partners to impact a host of regional health behaviors and outcomes. Examples of collaborative regional initiatives include: A separately funded project to promote breast cancer screening through the use of mobile mammography equipment in community 'hotspot' locations; A three-year initiative to place community health workers in primary care practices to promote a range of preventive and chronic care among North Country patients; Financial and technical support to primary care and behavioral care partners to provide transitional and chronic care management services to Medicaid-insured populations, for whom such services are not otherwise available. Recent analysis indicated that transitional care management services for Medicaid-insured patients in the region are linked to a 40% reduction in 90-day post-discharge healthcare costs, 14% lower inpatient readmission rates, and a 36% increase in documentation of social care needs; Regional media campaigns, such as 'Call Us First' which encourages people to contact their primary care team for minor acute needs, and 'Healthy Habits' which encourages people to re-engage in primary and preventive care, notably annual wellness visits, recommended screenings, dental/oral care, and immunizations; Adoption of a standardized screening tool that clinical and behavioral providers use to identify social needs among those they serve, document identified needs and make 'closed loop' referrals to relevant services; A qualitative and quantitative research project to uncover perspectives and trends about accessing and experiencing primary care among elderly, low-income, and/or disabled regional residents, with recommended action steps for primary care, behavioral healthcare, and health insurance providers; Provision of trainings to clinical, behavioral, and social care staff to improve understanding of, relationships with, and strategies to impact their patient populations; Implementation of multiple value-based payment arrangements, whereby groups of clinical and behavioral partners collaboratively seek to steward the healthcare costs and improve quality measure compliance among more than 26,000 patients in the region; and Financial awards to more than a dozen clinical, behavioral, and social care organizations since 2021 to pilot or conduct 'promising practice' interventions, including projects to reduce fall risk among elderly or disabled individuals; increase management of high blood pressure and diabetes; use telemedicine and remote patient monitoring to treat behavioral and substance use needs and better manage patients with chronic conditions; deploy community health workers to connect people to clinical and social resources; and promote transitional and chronic care management, childhood immunizations, and well-child visits. 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