In today's complex and rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, executives and board members of healthcare organizations face a multitude of challenges and risks. Risk of cybersecurity attacks, workplace violence, and medical malpractice claims are particularly relevant today. Inadequate risk management practices in these areas can expose an organization and the personal assets of its leadership team to significant legal and financial liabilities. For community health centers, a well-structured Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance program can provide critical protection to the individual members of their executive team and board, allowing them to focus on their vital roles.

Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), represents a significant and lingering burden on individuals who have recovered from the acute phase of COVID-19. This syndrome manifests itself in patients as a constellation of symptoms that persist well beyond the expected recovery period for the initial viral infection. Specifically, individuals suffering from Long COVID experience symptoms that continue for at least 60 days post-infection and may extend for at least 90 days. The range of symptoms associated with PASC is extensive and heterogeneous, with effects that can significantly impede activities of daily living and impact almost every major organ system. The persistence and severity of these symptoms can vary greatly from one person to another, leading to weeks or even months of ongoing health issues.
 

Oral health in elementary-aged children is a critical issue in Washington State, with statistics revealing a pressing need for improved dental care among young students.  It is important to rethink access to oral health services so children and families can be met where they are. School based oral health programs (SBOHPs) provide a unique twist on the conventional dental experience. While each program is different, they all have a mutual goal to bring dental care focused on prevention to the place where kids often spend the most time outside of home and feel the most comfortable. They can often be the first step towards connecting students to a dental home within their community since these programs provide referrals for comprehensive care. Washington Dental Service (WDS), the parent company to Delta Dental of Washington and the Arcora Foundation, has created a School-Based Oral Health Program Learning Collaborative, a 24-month initiative designed to enhance oral health outcomes for elementary-aged children in Washington.