Health Related Resources

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is proud to share a new resource to help youth quit tobacco successfully.  This brief, practical guide is designed to support pediatric health clinicians in screening patients for tobacco use and providing behavioral and pharmacological support to help youth quit. The resource uses an easy, 3-step model, “Ask-Counsel-Treat (ACT),” to guide clinical interactions around cessation.

This resource from Families USA explains options for getting free or low-cost health insurance through COBRA, or state continuation coverage, the marketplace, and Medicaid and CHIP.

NASW is a co-sponsor of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting May 21st-25th. The Medical Promise of Climate Solutions: Moving to Action for Health and Equity will feature workshops, policy panels, and visits with Congressional representatives (online). 

NASW is a co-sponsor of the Circle of Life Awards. The Circle of Life Awards and AHA’s Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative are hosting a free webinar on April 27^th showcasing the 2020 Circle of Life honorees and discussing the link between palliative and age-friendly care

Similar to previous years, the CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® campaign will feature real people who have had life-changing, smoking-related health problems and their loved ones who care for them. The CDC is conducting a national search to find people with compelling stories who are willing to participate in our campaign. They are looking for people who used to smoke and have a smoking-related health condition.

The 2020 NASW Virtual Conference featured a breakout session “Best Practices at the Intersection of Pain Management, Opioid Use and Mental Health,” which highlighted efforts to reduce stigma and improve access to quality care for individuals living with pain. The presentation emphasized the importance of understanding the unique needs of people with chronic pain, mental health disorders, or opioid or substance use disorders.