Health Related Resources

When patients are engaged in their health care, it can lead to measurable improvements in safety and quality. To promote stronger engagement, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is developing a guide to help patients, families, and health professionals in primary care settings work together as partners to promote improvements in care.

This report reviews models and evidence-based practices that bring behavioral health services to pediatric primary care settings. BHI in pediatric primary care offers great promise for identifying and effectively treating children’s behavioral health concerns.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has published a new guide to help consumers manage their health care costs.

NASW is proud to partner with the CDC Tips From Former Smokers Campaign to promote smoking cessation for the people we serve. Social workers can impact the health of clients and families by promoting smoking cessation efforts. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with the March of Dimes, is working to establish a specialty provider network, known as Zika Care Connect (ZCC). Access to healthcare services for pregnant women and infants affected by Zika virus is critical to help ensure they receive the coordinated care they need and reduce the long-term effect of Zika on children and families. Participating providers will be included in a provider network accessible via website and a helpline, which may lead to new patient referrals.

The availability of candy flavored e-cigarettes, cigars and smokeless tobacco are on the rise and influencing use in young people. Social workers who advance the wellness of children and families can learn about the issue and practice and policy avenues available to reverse the popularity of tobacco products among youth. NASW is proud to partner with organizations to combat harmful tobacco use.