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CHAC announces its upcoming Summit in September!
CHAC Director's Dialogue
May and June were very busy months for CHAC, with an
educational summit and donated care planning at the top of
the agenda. There are a number of educational opportunities
coming up this summer, please take advantage of these and
don’t forget to SAVE the DATE on September 18 for our
Annual
Health
Summit!
Please
contact
jaynee@chaclaplata.org
projects or initiatives.
for
information
on
any
CHAC
At the May meeting, a rich discussion took place about the
ongoing plan for donated care. The La Plata Community Clinic will offer limited service
two (half days) a week beginning in November, 2012. This small integrated care clinic
is dependent upon medical, dental and mental health providers donating their time and
expertise to care for low-income, uninsured residents of La Plata County. Planning
continues with office space negotiations, hiring clinic executive and medical directors,
and most importantly calling for community resources and volunteers to support the
effort. We hope that CHAC members will lead the way!
A June mini-summit on the Community Care Teams targeted La Plata County providers.
Twenty-eight people attended the summit, gaining knowledge and services about the
program. The session was led by a team from the Colorado HealthStory Project. The
CCT/nurse navigator program (contact Kathleen McInnis at 970-335-2005) and Mercy
Home Health/Palliative Care Program (contact Dan Keuning at 970-382-200) offers
solutions to some of challenges presented in our local health stories.
Thank you for your ongoing participation in this important community health team. We
appreciate all you do!
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September Summit: Save the Date!
Please join us for the Second Annual CHAC Summit: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A hot breakfast will be provided
Keynote speaker: Dr. Jay Want
Dr. Jay Want is the immediate past chairman of the board of the nonprofit Center for
Improving Value in Health Care in Colorado.
There will be breakout sessions to discuss some of the issues in La Plata County:
Colorado Health Benefit Exchange; Healthcare Accessibility – Safety Net Clinics;
Health Information Interoperability; and more!
Formal invitation to come!
To RSVP now or with any questions, email Liz: liz@chaclaplata.org.
Executive Director of La Plata Community Clinic
The La Plata Community Clinic is a new, donated care clinic that will open in late 2012
to serve low income adults in La Plata County with integrated medical, dental and
behavioral health care services. The Clinic Board seeks a FT candidate to provide
leadership and to oversee an integrated medical care team. This position will direct and
manage all clinic operations, including the recruitment, training and supervision of all
volunteer providers and other volunteer assistants; development of comprehensive
patient services, related policies and protocols and clinic quality assurance and
improvement programs;
fiscal management, resource development, strategic
planning, community and board relations, marketing and resource development. This
position requires flexibility, problem solving, excellent community relations and above all
collaborative leadership.
Required: 3 years of experience managing a community-based clinic, proven success
in resource developing and financial planning (donors, events, grants); Bachelor or
Master’s degree in healthcare preferred; will consider candidates in nonprofit, public,
business administration or related fields with a strong understanding of clinical
practice. Competitive salary and benefit package. Send resume and cover letter by
AUGUST 16 to: LPCC103@gmail.com ; a complete job description is available at
www.chaclaplata.org.
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Next CHAC Meeting
September 14, 2012, from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at the Durango Community Recreation Center.
Better Health for All!
CHAC Speakers Bureau Training
What:
Message:
Who:
Where:
When:
CHAC Speakers Bureau Training
Better Health For All!
YOU!
Durango Public Library
Thursday, August 9, 2012, 10 a.m. to noon
Become an ambassador for CHAC as we launch our new campaign:
Better Health For All! Our Speakers Bureau will prepare you as a spokesperson so
that you can share all the great things that CHAC has accomplished over the past 10
years.
This training will provide you with the details, flyers, a powerpoint and the answers to
frequently asked questions. Please consider making a presentation to the local groups
and organizations you are involved with. Help CHAC publicize our “milestones”
achieved and the goals we continue to work toward!
Register Now!
Call or Email Lisa: 970-749-2015 or schwantesla@aol.com
A glimpse at the new campaign:
CHAC has been Your Community Voice since 2001. CHAC is made up of citizens and
organizations that advocate for quality health and wellness through:
Coordination • Affordability • Accessibility
CHAC has successfully collaborated with several existing groups to create and
enhance many health-related programs offered in La Plata County.
Other Events
Family Center Open House
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Date: Thursday, August 2
Time: 3 - 6 p.m.
Phone: 385-4747
Ribbon-cutting at 12:15 p.m.!
All families and community members welcome!
Appetizers and soft drinks
FREE t-shirts (first come, first served)
Center tour
Bouncy House for kids!
Meet our staff
We've moved! Come see our new location!
129 East 32nd Street, Durango
(across from North City Market)
El Centro de familiar estará llevando a cabo una Casa Abierta para
presentar (al público) sus nueva oficina.
Fecha: Jueves, 2 de Agosto
Tiempo: 3 - 6 p.m.
Tel: 385-4747
Todas las familias y miembros de la comunidad están bienvenidos!
Aperitivos y refrescos
Camisetas gratis (por orden de llegada)
Gira del centro
Bouncy casa para los niños!
Conocer a nuestro personal
Nos hemos movido! Venga a ver nuestra nueva ubicación!
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Nos hemos movido! Venga a ver nuestra nueva ubicación!
129 East 32nd Street, Durango
(frente al City Market Norte)
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The Affordable Care Act
On July 10, Marguerite Salazar, the regional director for the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, spoke on “The Affordable Care Act: A health care law that
provides basic fairness and a patient’s bill of rights.” She talked about what has
already happened, what is happening and what will happen in 2014, and the
advantages that will come with the act. There were over 100 people in attendance. She
offered brochures on the act and offered www.healthcare.gov as an additional
resource. Her appearance was sponsored by the League of Women Voters, the
American Association of University Women and the Citizens Health Advisory Council of
La Plata County.
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