Oct 13

Department of Health and Human Services Launches Spanish Language App to Help Navigate Health Care Questions

question builder app graphic

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a Spanish version of its QuestionBuilder app, which can help Hispanic patients prepare for their in-person or telehealth appointments. The HHS Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) built QuestionBuilder en Español to improve health care access and equity for Hispanics, who have among the highest uninsured rate of any racial or ethnic group within the United States.

AHRQ Acting Director David Meyers, MD said: “Given that most U.S. medical visits average 20 minutes or less, the app helps patients maximize the value of the time they have with their health care providers.”

More information at www.ahrq.gov/es/questions/question-builder/index.html

Oct 07

2021 Flu Vaccination Guide for Durham County Now Available

The Partnership for a Healthy Durham has released the 2021 flu vaccination guide for Durham County. It  includes the locations where individuals can get their flu shots and cost as well.

Most people with flu can spread it to other people for about 1 day before they show symptoms. Those at highest risk include older adults; people with certain underlying medical conditions; and pregnant individuals. A new flu vaccine is needed every year.

Download English-language flyer.

Download Spanish-language flyer/Descargue el folleto o volante en español

 

Jul 29

Back to School Bash in Durham August 2021

Durham County will be hosting a Back-to-School Bash on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Durham County Memorial Stadium (next to Duke Regional).

Free food, haircuts, backpacks, and COVID-19 vaccines will be available. $25 visa gift card for everyone that gets vaccinated or brings someone for a shot.

Download the flyer in English or Spanish.

Jul 12

Household Pulse Survey Reveals Higher Food Insufficiency in Hispanic Adults

Courtesy of USDA

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Spanish-language survey respondents reported greater pandemic hardships. The pandemic has disproportionately affected certain groups, who experienced record unemployment, mental health challenges and the accumulation of debt. Among Hispanics (of any race), the consequences were even greater for those who responded to surveys in Spanish instead of English.

Early in the pandemic, 8.8 million adults were estimated to have become food insufficient due to pandemic-related changes. Food insufficiency is defined as sometimes or often not having enough to eat. Hispanic households reported higher food insufficiency than White non-Hispanic households in March; this was particularly true among Hispanic Spanish-language respondents.

Read the full report to learn more and see the data.

Jul 12

Fast Facts on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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Benefits.gov has published fast facts about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This program is the largest federal nutrition assistance program, serving an average of 12% of the 79 million families in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). SNAP is a supplementary program to help an individual or family buy nutritious food.

Who can receive SNAP benefits?

Many United States residents may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits, including single adults, families, seniors, and working people. Eligibility is mainly determined through household income and expenses. You may be eligible for SNAP benefits if you are:

  • Unemployed;
  • Working part time or for low wages;
  • Receiving welfare or other public assistance payments;
  • A non-citizen that meets other qualifications;
  • Elderly or disabled and are low-income; or
  • Homeless.

How to apply for this program?

To see if you might be eligible for SNAP benefits, go to SNAP eligibility.

You may also visit SNAP’s Application and Local Office Locators page to learn how to apply in your state or call  the SNAP Toll-free Information Number for more information 1-800-221-5689.

May 12

Free COVID-19 Vaccine at Lyon Park

 

Download flyers:

Lyon Park New Vaccine Flyer Spanish

Lyon Park New Vaccine Flyer English

 

May 12

NC Farm School Coming to Durham in Fall 2021

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This fall, the North Carolina Farm School, an entrepreneurial program run by North Carolina State University for new and beginning farmers with the aim of increasing their business success, will be hosted by Durham County Cooperative Extension. The program will begin on August 2, 2021, and run through November 8, 2021.
Durham County agriculture agents, in collaboration the NC Farm School team and agriculture agents from surrounding counties, will deliver training during the eight-week program. The school consists of eight learning sessions covering various topics including financial management, resource development, goal setting, and effective marketing strategies. The sessions are enhanced by visits to area farmers and producers to demonstrate the diversity of agriculture enterprises that farmers should consider as part of their plan. Each participant receives one-on-one assistance in developing a farm plan that reflects their individual goals and ideas.
“One of the best aspects of NC Farm School was the camaraderie between participants learning from each other by sharing experiences,” said Matthew Eagle, a Durham farmer and participant in the 2019 NC Farm School.
The goal of the NC Farm School is that every region of North Carolina is able to preserve farm profitability and land resources. Applications are being accepted for the Durham program offering now through July 12, 2021 and can be accessed online at https://ncfarmschool.ces.ncsu.edu.

Mar 29

FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April. People who have COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation.

FEMA is working to set up a dedicated toll-free (800) phone number for funeral assistance. You will be able to call this number to get an application completed with help from FEMA’s representatives.

NO ONLINE applications accepted.

Multilingual services and a TTY number will be available.

You may qualify if:

1.  You are a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, and

2. The funeral expenses were for an individual whose death in the United States, territories, or the District of Columbia, may have been caused by or was likely the result of COVID-19.

For more information, visit COVID-19 Funeral Assistance | FEMA.gov.

 

Mar 26

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Launches Life Expectancy Calculator Based on Location

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has created as tool that allows users to calculate the life expectancy in their area.

Data can be a powerful tool to promote health equity, especially for understanding and improving life expectancy.

Click here to enter your street address or zip code

Mar 26

New Access to Multilingual Resources and Materials for Medicare Providers

The HHS Office of Minority Health has partnered with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other HHS agencies to identify and compile multilingual resources and materials for Medicare providers to assist them in providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

Translated resources include materials and information regarding specific diseases and conditions, health insurance, women’s health topics, substance use, emergency preparedness and response, and more.

Download the file here to access translated resources and materials for Medicare providers.

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