The V.I. Health Department’s Chronic Disease Division will host what is being billed as the territory’s “first ever Cancer Summit” next week from July 18-19.
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.
Getting health and social services connected to those who need them is the goal of Montana Connect â a web-based referral service that serves Jefferson County.
Service providers can range from behavioral health to church food and diaper pantries, according to Connect Coordinator Julie Bir with the Lewis and Clark Public Health Department.Â
Bir recently met with Jefferson County providers about how the service works.Â
The service allows a trusted provider to access other services a client may need, make a direct referral and then track the referral to follow the outcome, said Bir.Â
With Connect, providers can search for additional resources by location, type of service and insurance â both locally and throughout the state, said Bir.Â