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Before Birth & Beyond: Improving Care in MCH
We are the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ), an equity-focused organization boldly leading improvements in maternal and child health by addressing inequities and other complex issues facing families. Our podcast is a series of episodes focused on pressing issues in maternal and child health through the lens of shared learning, action, and impact. NICHQ’s network of experts and innovative project work at the intersection of quality improvement and health equity will equip public health professionals and providers alike with new tools, resources, and connections to improve their public health practices.
Before Birth & Beyond: Improving Care in MCH
S2 E5: Advancing Mental Health Support, Access to Treatment, and Care for People Living with Sickle Cell Disease
S2, E5 Show Notes
EPISODE 5 SUMMARY: On this edition of Before Birth & Beyond we’re joined by Clayton Andrews, LAPC, a sickle cell warrior and mental health clinician and owner of Andrews Counseling and Family Resource Center. We’re also joined by special guest co-host, Jaschia Hall, one of NICHQ’s summer 2024 interns, who talks with Kirsten Klatka, MSW, Associate Project Director at NICHQ,
Main Story: Advancing Mental Health Support, Access to Treatment, and Care for People Living with Sickle Cell Disease
SEGMENT SUMMARY: Clayton Andrews highlights the mental health support needed for people living with SCD and shares strategies for coping with the physical and psychological challenges that impact people living with chronic conditions. Kirsten Klatka also joins us to share strategies for increasing provider knowledge around treating SCD and addressing and eliminating disparities in access to quality care and treatment.
RELATED LINKS:
- Andrews Counseling and Family Resource Center
- A Guide to College Transition for Sickle Cell Warriors
- Enhanced Support During and After Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care Needed for People Living with Sickle Cell Disease
- Preparing Children with Special Healthcare Needs for Transition of Care
- Improving Transitions in Care Saves Lives
- GOT Transition
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