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SPI’s August 2024 Newsletter Looks Ahead with Innovation Projects, and a Dynamic Redesigned Website. This August, SPI shares the launch of our redesigned website, promotes the We Can’t Wait Conference (September), and invites you to continue participation in CEAL’s Healthy Longevity Webinar Series. Additionally, our team shares several relevant resources including HOPE for Spanish Speakers and the 2024 Senior Report.…

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People with disabilities require specific healthcare needs and supports in order to thrive. These needs are dependent on many factors, including their identity and access to the Social Drivers of Health. In a new series of infographics, the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) discusses how our systems need to care for those with disabilities more accommodatingly. One example…

Political outcomes and legislation have long-term impacts on population health that are often vague and complex. This is one of the reasons why many people across the nation lack access to sufficient and informative healthcare information, hindering their ability to navigate the system and obtain needed care. In “A Vote for Health” from Milbank Quarterly, author Sandro Galea connects the…

The needs of students are influenced by their intersectional identities, and for a significant number of students in the United States—nearly 1 in 5—that identity includes being a parent. New research has found that students who are also parents require specific supports to successfully care for their children and perform well academically. Researchers implemented the New Mexico College Student Experience…

Child welfare is a critical area in which challenges with confronting inequity and deep-seated issues of racism is a necessity. To assist individuals and organizations explore the impact of race and equity within the child welfare system, the Children’s Bureau has launched the “2024 Race Equity Challenge,” which consists of five interactive learning modules. These modules cover a variety of…

Explore SPI’s June Newsletter with a Focus on Social Connectedness Featured in this June edition, our HOPE Building Blocks series concludes with the building block, “Emotional Growth”, and the Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity (CEAL) celebrates the success of the inaugural Spring Symposium. Additionally, we explore resources and trends for older adults combatting social isolation through CEAL’s blog…

In the previous installment of our HOPE Building Blocks series, we explored the importance of safe, stable, and equitable environments. This month, we will highlight the Emotional Growth Building Block. Emotional growth involves increased understanding and ability to manage emotions effectively. It encompasses self-awareness, the ability to identify and label feelings, self-regulation, which is the ability to control reactions and…

This May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month as an opportunity to recognize the considerable impact of mental health on our loved ones, spanning all age groups from children and young adults to adults and older adults. Additionally, read the 3rd installment of our HOPE Building Blocks Series. Click HERE to view the full newsletter.

In the previous installment of our HOPE Building Blocks series, we explored Social and Civic Engagement, which emphasizes the importance of being an active participant in one’s community. This type of engagement builds empathy for others, encourages feelings of belonging, and leads to robust support systems. This month, we will highlight the Environment Building Block. Specifically, HOPE highlights the importance…