National Nurse-Led Care Consortium

Over the weekend, the Mabel Morris Program threw a party to celebrate the families graduating from the program! The non-cost program, designed for Philadelphian children aged 5 or under, partners registered nurses with families to build 'toolboxes' of tools in growing school-ready, lifelong learners. Want to learn more? Click here: https://lnkd.in/gDKzyk4a

June 2024 Newsletter In this issue, learn how you can refer a family to be a part of our Philadelphia Nurse-Family Partnership program! Also, listen to PA AC’s newest podcast episode, ‘Courage in the Dark: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence,’ and learn about a funding opportunity for clinical sites for the Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academy Program.

This week, the US Surgeon General declared firearm violence a public health emergency. NNCC stands beside providers like the American Nurses Association in applauding this declaration. You can read our full comments here: https://lnkd.in/grczsDuZ

Last week, we invited our community partners to join us to learn about the history and success of FAIR - the Family Advocacy and Integrated Resources Project. FAIR is an innovative partnership that provides civil legal aid services and concrete needs support to families receiving home visiting services in Philadelphia, PA. Read more about the services here: https://lnkd.in/ewqb6iVs

Happy Juneteenth! NNCC commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and their resilience. Their contributions continue to shape the fight for a more equitable society and healthcare system. Read more about #Juneteenth: https://lnkd.in/g4EX_uUD

Men’s Health Month is an opportunity to highlight the importance of prioritizing both physical and mental well-being. Together, let’s raise awareness of resources and supportive services to empower all men to take charge of their health for happier, healthier lives. For comprehensive primary care, disease management and social services, visit one of PHMC’s Health Centers throughout Philadelphia. Find your nearest Health Center here: https://bit.ly/3KwueHQ #MensHealthMonth #MensHealth #FQHC

"I can’t emphasize enough how important nurse practitioners are to the Community Health Centers, but more importantly – it’s about patients first.  Patients are the most important part of this equation. Patients are the ones who can’t access health care. It’s not just primary care, it’s behavioral health services.  Nurse practitioners are filling that gap day in and day out across the state. We have 375 locations across Pennsylvania.  We cannot find enough physicians to care for those folks.  80% of the million people we care for every day are on Medicaid or uninsured. Nurse practitioners are the backbone of what we do day in and day out.  We employ more than 300 nurse practitioners across Pennsylvania.  They care for 750,000 patients every year.  That’s why Senate Bill 25 and House Bill 1825 are so incredibly important to the future of health care." – Eric Kiehl, PA Association of Community Health #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #FullPracticeAuthority #HB1825 #SB25 #AccessToCare #PatientsFirst #CommunityHealthAccess

Philadelphia Nurse-Family Partnership is now enrolling new families! Nurse-Family Partnership plays an important role in helping to improve the lives of society’s most vulnerable members, build stronger communities, and leave a positive impact on this and future generations. If you know someone who fits the qualifications featured below and could benefit from a nurse coming alongside them in their pregnancy, click here: https://lnkd.in/dE5DWX8G

From the Child Mind Institute, being LGBTQ+ doesn’t cause mental health problems. But because LGBTQ+ kids often face factors like rejection, bullying, discrimination, and violence, they are at a higher risk of challenges including depression, anxiety, and attempting suicide. However, there are ways that parents and others can support their mental health and help them grow up safe and happy. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePYAmX_e #PrideMonth

The Pennsylvania Action Coalition recently released TWO new At the Core of Care podcast episodes called Courage in the Dark: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence. Take time to listen to an IPV survivor, a public health nurse working with young children, and a paralegal supporting families around Philadelphia, as they share their insights into the challenges faced by survivors, the importance of building trust and community connections, and the systemic barriers to accessing resources. Content disclaimer: these episodes contain discussions about intimate partner violence that some listeners may find disturbing or difficult to hear. You can listen to the episodes here: https://lnkd.in/eAShkwrv