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Who
We Are Vision
Mission History
and Organizational Structure What We Do
Primary
Activities 2) Quality Improvement — directed at
physicians and other providers in the medical and social services sectors to
improve their ability to serve patients or clients. Educational
and Charitable Activities Programs Coalition for Skin Cancer Prevention in Maryland — (1997) provides messages to reduce the incidence of skin cancer from overexposure to the sun and the use of tanning booths, through a five-channel approach reaching schools, child care centers, recreation areas, primary care physicians' offices and the media. Smoke Free Maryland — (1993) advocates for proven effective policies and programs on the local, state and federal levels to decrease morbidity and mortality from tobacco products among tobacco users and the public. Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) Program — (1997-2004) educated primary care physicians throughout the state how to perform state-of-the-art CBE using the MammaCare Technique. The Cancer Prevention in Community Practice Program — (1996-1999) improved cancer surveillance services in primary care practices by means of chart reviews and customized office reminder systems. The program was shown to effect significant improvements in recommendation for cancer screenings and counseling to reduce behavioral risk factors for cancer among participating practices. Chronic Disease — encourages early detection and management of hypertension, cholesterol and other chronic conditions to improve health status and reduce disparities. Maternal and Child Health — provides training and consultation to identify high priority needs and assure quality of care in the delivery of services to women, infants and children. Improving Perinatal Outcomes — (1993) Identifies systems issues and opportunities to improve services, and educates clinicians, direct services staff and community members on risk-reduction strategies to improve infant health.
Maryland Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) — (1998) provides on-going consultation and training to FIMR programs in collaboration with the Center for Maternal and Child Health, Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Maryland Maternal Mortality Review — (2000) conducts surveillance and case review to identify means to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, in collaboration with the Center for Maternal and Child Health, Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Baltimore City Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Initiative — (2004) identifies opportunities to promote abstinence from alcohol use during pregnancy, in collaboration with Baltimore City Healthy Start and NFIMR. Patient
Safety —
promotes activities to reduce medical errors and patient injuries. Health Literacy — educates providers about the impact of health literacy on health outcome, and offers strategies to improve verbal and written communication between providers and their patients. Substance Abuse & Mental Health — services and resources to aid providers in delivering quality care. Maryland Physician Health Program — (1978) identifies impaired physicians and physician assistants, assesses and refers them to appropriate treatment, supports and monitors their recovery and advocates on their behalf. Buprenorphine Initiative — (2003) Working to increase the capacity for drug treatment in Maryland by providing education and resources to physicians regarding office-based treatment for opiate addiction. In the Fall of 2006, the Center received funding from the Open Society Institute–Baltimore to prepare a report on policies and procedures for treating drug addiction through Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCO) and commercial insurers. Consultants were hired to gather information regarding the current laws, regulations, policies, and physicians’ experience and practice in providing office-based treatment for opioid addiction in Maryland. The report will be available after June 20. To see a summary of the report, Office-Based Treatment of Opioid Addiction with Buprenorphine, please Click Here Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence — (1998) provides resources and education to promote routine screening and intervention for domestic violence victims. Maternal Depression Project — (2003-2004) offers education and a Clinician Toolkit to assist providers in diagnosing, treating or referring women who experience depression during and after pregnancy. Public
Health and Resources
— additional
activities and resources provided through the Medical Society. What
You Can Do
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