For too long, behavioral health has been treated as an afterthought—segmented from primary care—underfunded, overlooked and unprioritized. But the data tells a different story: effective behavioral health integration leads to better patient...
With over 9 million veterans relying on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) play a crucial role in bridging the gap, providing accessible and comprehensive services to those who have...
Did you know that September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month? This topic is personal to me as I have lost classmates and family friends to suicide, and though I knew there was no one to blame, it didn’t stop the thoughts of “If I...
This October, two important health observances fall on the same week: National Primary Care Week and Mental Illness Awareness Week. National Primary Care Week (NPCW), which celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year, highlights the importance of...
Chronic disease. This is one of the biggest health challenges the United States faces as a nation. Despite some pockets of success in population health designed to manage chronic disease, as a country and as a system, we are failing. Compared to our...
