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Hesitancy, Equity, and Transparency: In Conversation with Pastor and Lawmaker James D. Gailliard on the COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out
This one-hour discussion is the fourth in the Web Forum series Equity in COVID-19: Bridging the Gap Between Public Health and Policy, brought to you by the Public Health Institute and IMPAQ, an affiliate of the American Institutes for Research.
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Hesitancy, Equity, and Transparency: Rolling out the COVID-19 Vaccine
This one-hour discussion is the third in the Web Forum series "Equity in COVID-19: Bridging the Gap Between Public Health and Policy", brought to you by the Public Health Institute and IMPAQ, an affiliate of the American Institutes for Research.
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Mental Health First Aid in Schools: Connecting Public Health, Policy, & Equity in COVID-19
This event will address the lessons learned from the 2020 school year and potential approaches for 2021. How communities, advocates, researchers, and policymakers can partner with one another to implement Mental Health First Aid during the pandemic.

Telehealth Policy Update - Changes for 2021
This final Web Forum will highlight the promising opportunity and incentive to advance telehealth, ultimately transforming health care as we know it, both domestically as well as internationally.
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Colliding Crises: Tackling Behavioral Health in a Pandemic
Join us for a panel discussion with leaders in behavioral health on how to think differently about addiction and overdose prevention in the current era.

Connecting Public Health, Policy, & Equity in COVID-19: An Executive Conversation
Hear first-hand how leaders from across the spectrum of research, policy, and practice are grappling with issues of health equity during the COVID-19 crisis and where they see opportunities for progress.

Family Caregiving and Telehealth in the Era of COVID-19
Our speakers will highlight new telehealth resources made available in the face of the pandemic, discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the international caregiver support landscape, emphasize specific needs that are ripe for telehealth innovation.

Caring for Kids in the COVID-19 Era: Promoting Health Equity and Value
This Web Forum will include 2 panel discussions focused on caring for children in the COVID era.

The Expansion of Telemental Health in the Time of COVID-19
This Web Forum will address the impact of COVID-19 on adult mental health, the shift to virtual appointments for patients seeking mental health services and lessons learned from providers of mental health virtual visit services.

Addressing Social Isolation and Long-Term Care through Telehealth During COVID-19
In this Web Forum, we will address the growing issue of social isolation and long-term care in older adults, and the many ways providers are working to combat this issue.

Ending the Triple Pandemic: Advancing Racial Equity by Promoting Health, Economic Opportunity and Criminal Justice Reform
This Web Forum will highlight the disproportionate and long-existing economic and health disparities among people who are housing insecure or experience homelessness.
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Colliding Crises: Meeting Leadership Challenges of COVID-19
Join us for the first Web Forum in our Colliding Crises series to hear how communities in California, the Northeast, and West Virginia are adapting to work smarter together in this new climate.
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Telehealth in the Workforce: Practical Strategies to Help Prepare Patients and Providers During COVID-19 and Beyond
This final Web Forum will highlight the promising opportunity and incentive to advance telehealth, ultimately transforming health care as we know it, both domestically as well as internationally.
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Telehealth Policy and Reimbursement Issues in the Era of COVID-19: Perspectives from the United States, Scandinavia, and France
In this Web Forum, we aim to address the ever-changing regulations regarding telemedicine policy and patient/provider reimbursement, with case studies from the United States, Denmark, and France.

Lessons Learned: Ramping Up Telehealth Services During COVID-19
The May 26th Web Forum will discuss the unique challenges of standing up new Telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 and the Impact on Communities of Color: Our Nation’s Inequities Exposed
The Web Forum will highlight the disproportionate impact the outbreak is having on communities of color and the short- and long-term efforts needed to address this impact.

Mental Health and COVID-19: How the Pandemic Complicates Current Gaps in Care and What Can Be Done
Learn about current advocacy efforts to improve the mental health system, what specialized resources in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been released to date, and what else may be needed.

Protecting Older Adults from the Harms of Social Isolation and Providing a Continuum of Care During COVID-19
Learn about the consequences of social isolation, how the aging services sector has adapted its delivery models, and hear about promising practices from the field.

Combating COVID-19: Why Paid Sick Leave Matters to Controlling its Spread
Join us to learn about the important role of paid sick leave in combating COVID-19 and controlling its spread.