The Critical Role of Harm Reduction in Preventing Overdoses and Saving-Lives

Posted By The Center for Health Affairs, The Center for Health Affairs | 11/30/2023

Empowering people who use drugs with the choice to live healthier lives, harm reduction is a transformative approach that includes prevention, risk reduction and health promotion. Harm reduction faces stigma head on, acknowledging substance use disorder (SUD) as a medical diagnosis and recognizing the complexity of SUD treatment and recovery. With the integration of a harm reduction approach into policies, programs and practices, communities can mitigate some of the dangers of drug use and – the ultimate goal of harm reduction work – save lives.

Understanding Medicaid Unwinding and its Impact on the Healthcare System

Posted By The Center for Health Affairs | 11/2/2023

What’s being called “Medicaid unwinding” began seven months ago, ending a three-year stretch of uninterrupted health coverage for millions of Medicaid enrollees in Ohio and nationwide. Let’s examine how it came about and how many have been affected.

Understanding Health Equity and the Connection to Social Determinants of Health

Posted By The Center for Health Affairs | 10/19/2023

The terms “health equity,” “social determinants of health” and “health disparities” frequently are used when describing the differences in health and healthcare outcomes experienced by different populations and communities. But what do these terms mean and how can the understanding of each lead to better health for every citizen?

Utilizing the Healthy NEO Website: Seven Helpful Features for Grant Writers

Posted By The Center for Health Affairs | 10/5/2023

Creating a winning grant proposal can be challenging, but the capabilities of the Healthy Northeast Ohio website can make the experience easier by providing you with the tools and data you need for a persuasive proposal.

Behavioral Health Experts Share Solutions to Pressing Behavioral Health Needs

Posted By The Center for Health Affairs | 9/28/2023

Ohio, like virtually the entire nation, is facing a significant crisis when it comes to behavioral healthcare. A report by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services found that nearly 2.4 million Ohioans live in communities that do not have enough behavioral health professionals.

The Story Behind Igniting Compassion, a Film About Treatment, Recovery and Hope

Posted By The Center for Health Affairs | 9/21/2023

Earlier this summer, The Center released the documentary, Igniting Compassion after a premiere to a packed audience of healthcare professionals, local nonprofit and community outreach groups, and individuals in recovery.

Welcome to The Center's Blog!

Posted By The Center for Health Affairs | 9/20/2023

We at The Center for Health Affairs are pleased to unveil our new blog! Long-time followers may recall we hosted a blog some years back.