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Bridging Wellness & Community: Erie’s Partnerships in Action to educate members of the Extended Care Team as well as others interested from AHN and Highmark to educate on a variety of topics surrounded around mental health, social drivers of health and nutrition.
References
Jeff, Peter, Benzimra, Alison, Murphy, Jane L., Fenge, Lee-Ann, Devis-Rozental, Camila, Amenyah, Sophia D., Impact of Community-Based Food Interventions on Health, Well-being, and Social Connectedness of Older Adults: A Scoping Review, Health & Social Care in the Community, 2025, 6677936, 18 pages, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1155/hsc/6677936
Schuler, B. R., Shipe, S. L., Uhl, A., Smith, S., Majeed, L., O’Reilly, N., Carter, C., & Collins, B. N. (2025). Bridging Gaps: Provider Perspectives on Integrating Systems for Health Equity. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22(4), 550. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22040550
Kirkbride, J.B., Anglin, D.M., Colman, I., Dykxhoorn, J., Jones, P.B., Patalay, P., Pitman, A., Soneson, E., Steare, T., Wright, T. and Griffiths, S.L. (2024), The social determinants of mental health and disorder: evidence, prevention and recommendations. World Psychiatry, 23: 58-90. https://doi.org/10.1002/wps.21160
Target Audience
Social workers , Professional Counselors. healthcare providers
Learning Objectives
Explain the key steps and methods used in a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) within Erie County, PA, and at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital
Illustrate how CHNA results are put into practice to improve health outcomes and guide community partnerships in Erie County, PA.
Participants will develop a working knowledge of Dementia including types, symptoms, stages, and treatments. Participants will understand the referral process to identified programs.
Identify Food Insecurity within the Local Community.
Review the Services and Benefits Offered by the Healthy Food Center.
Equip attendees with the skills to identify, acknowledge, and effectively address the multifaceted expressions of loss and grief among patients, families, and healthcare professionals within diverse healthcare settings, recognizing how grief can often be unseen or minimized
Explain the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and what your patients can expect to gain from enrolling in the National DPP
Analyze the Highmark Caring Place's services as a comprehensive community resource, understanding its role in supporting children, adolescents, and families impacted by death, and develop strategies for its appropriate utilization to strengthen continuity of care.
Additional Information
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 Bridging Wellness and Community- Erie Conference Flyer 2026.pdf | 1.58 MB |
Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
CE for Social Workers, Psychologists and LPCs
Allegheny General Hospital is an approved provider for APA credits for Psychologists. This session is approved for X APA credits. Social Workers may claim credits for attending educational courses and programs delivered by pre-approved providers, such as the American Psychological Association (refer to CE for Psychologists above). For verification, please refer to Continuing Education Regulations § 47.36 #(6) (ix)
Available Credit
- 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.50 Attendance