Stephen Mikita, J.D., is a Participant Representative on the Steering Committee for All of Us, a National Institutes of Health research study that aims to gather health data from 1 million Americans in order to advance precision medicine. An assistant attorney general for the state of Utah, Mikita makes time to participate in the Steering Committee…

Financial help available for most people to get health insurance. Go to www.healthcare.gov today and #GetCovered. Action Talking Points and Key Statistics Access to health insurance coverage is critical to addressing disparities in health outcomes among people with disabilities: Without health coverage, people often forgo regular doctor’s appointments, don’t take necessary prescription medication, and delay…

The deadline to #GetCovered under the #ACA is Dec.15. Make sure you have everything you need to sign up! www.healthcare.gov  #EnrollByDec15

University of Montana Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities Joins NIH in Launching the All of Us Research Program to Advance Precision Medicine On May 6th, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will open national enrollment for the All of Us Research Program – a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds, including…

The New Hampshire Disability and Public Health Project has created an online, on-demand, free training for mammography technologists.  The training is eligible for 1 Category A credit from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Click on the following link to register: Responsive Practice: Providing Mammography to Women with Disabilities. For questions, please contact Sara Rainer…

Montana communities are building inclusive playgrounds. Read all about it in three articles published in Montana Standard’s Health Section (12/19/2017): The Public’s Health: Stodden playground will boast all-inclusive design for children of all abilities, by Karen Sullivan Dear Santa: Magic of season prompts playground list for Santa, by Brooke and Hailee Boyd et al. Silver…

Community health needs assessments (CHA) allow community agencies and service providers to discuss issues. However, this process lacked representation from people that utilize community services and experience health inequities. Staff were successful in applying an inclusive approach to engage residents and organizations that represented low-income and minority populations through CHA workgroup meetings, surveys and interviews.…

Children are constant learners, and many of their learning experiences occur during playtime. An extensive body of research has demonstrated that outdoor play stimulates the development of speech, cognition, gross motor, fine motor, and social skills. Playgrounds and well-designed playground activities can create opportunities for collaborative play and social interaction, triggering such child development. More…