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MARCH  2021

Dear Health Community Colleague,

Welcome to the second edition this month of the Navigator. In this issue, you’ll find information about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, a provider partnership story, and a deeper dive into social determinants of health.

If you want to learn more about anything in this issue of the Navigator or just have a question, please contact us. You can also follow us on any of our social media channels using the links below.

In good health,
Colorado Access
PROVIDER PARTNERSHIP
 
 

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on communities both near and far. With support from Colorado Access, Green Valley Ranch Medical Clinic & Urgent Care worked to make innovative changes to their clinic to continue to meet the needs of the diverse Green Valley Ranch community. From integrated care to a separate COVID-19/respiratory clinic, to future plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, learn more about their partnership with Colorado Access to serve the community at a time when it is needed most. Watch the video here. To learn more about Green Valley Ranch Medical Clinic & Urgent Care, visit their website at  https://gvrmedical.com/.

Do you have a story to share? We’d love to hear from you! Please email us at stories@coaccess.com.
 
HEALTH EQUITY
 
 
Connecting the Dots - Social Determinants of Health
This new series will illuminate social factors that lead to health inequalities and disparities or help to decrease them. We hope this monthly series will support your existing efforts by providing resources and educational opportunities while exploring current trends and best practices. Click here to read this month's column, which highlights the unique struggles of the children with special health care needs population as well as their families in Colorado.
COVID-19 Vaccination Sites are Safe Spaces
for Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security implemented a COVID-19-specific policy that designates COVID-19 vaccination sites as sensitive locations. This means that no federal immigration enforcement activities will take place at or near these sites. If you hear of any enforcement activities occurring, please contact the National Health Law Program here.
Multilingual COVID-19 Resources
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has resources in eight languages available that outline how individuals and families can get the care they need during COVID-19 and provide information about health coverage plans. Learn more here.
Community Events

City of Aurora economic development program: If you work with individuals or groups who are experiencing food insecurity, contact Frank Butz at 303-739-7272 or fbutz@auroragov.org to connect them to free meals at local restaurants.

Denver Food Rescue has expanded their No Cost Grocery Program. Click here to learn more.

If you have an upcoming community event that you'd like us to share, please email us.
COVID-19 Resources

For COVID-19 utilization management information, click here.

For COVID-19 pharmacy information, click here.

For COVID-19 administrative information, click here.

For COVID-19 training information, click here.

For COVID-19 practice support information, click here.
 
GOOD TO KNOW
 
 
 
The Delores Project
Our research and evaluation team recently completed an evaluation of our collaboration with The Delores Project, which shows that there were 1,877 successful care management interactions and 18 successful telehealth visits.
This evaluation shows innovation during a time of crisis (COVID-19), where we pivoted to provide ongoing support
and care to the residents at The Delores Project. This collaboration supported affordable care to those who qualify
for affordable housing for minority groups. Read more here.
Provider Training
Our provider learning system gives you access to training on your own time. If you haven’t already, sign up now to access our trainings such as the informative cultural competency course. You can also find pre-recorded webinars
on a wide variety of topics. Learn more and sign up here.



  • COVID-19 vaccine distribution:
    1. Community-based partnerships are addressing racial inequity in vaccine distribution. Click here to
      read more.
    2. The Together We Protect Vaccine Equity Fund supports Colorado organizations to ensure that people who face systematic barriers can access the vaccine and information about it. Click here to learn more.
    3. Dr. P.J. Palmer, a provider in our network, is advocating for health affirmative action at his Aurora vaccine clinic. Click here to read more.
  • Free vaccine webinar: Join Change Healthcare on Tuesday, April 6th at 11:00 a.m. for a free webinar on vaccine scheduling, administration, and documentation in a digital world. Click here for more information
    and to register.

  • How women have been impacted by COVID-19: The Kaiser Family Foundation’s 2020 Women’s Health Survey found that pandemic has amplified gender-based disparities. Click here and here to read more.
 
 
 
 
 
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