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Medical home

Ask the Expert Series

The Ask the Expert Series presents one-on-one conversations with experts from health-related fields on specific health and safety topics.  Each topic in this series includes an informational video and resources that you can download to learn ways to improve the health services your program provides.

Ask the Expert: Head Start and the Medical Home

Dr. James Perrin, former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, discusses Head Start and the medical home. Learn why it is crucial to link families to a medical home that best serves their needs by providing continuous, accessible medical care.

The Medical Home and Head Start Working Together

Learn about the medical home and why it's important to connect families so their child can receive continuous, accessible medical care.

Virtual Health Services Advisory Committee Meetings

Watch this webinar that  suggests ways to overcome barriers of time, distance, and cost using virtual meeting technology.

Is It an Emergency?

This webinar describes the difference between children's emergent and urgent health care needs. Learn the three reasons why a family should take their child to an emergency room, rather than to their primary care provider.

Health Tips for Home Visitors to Prevent the Spread of Illness

Home visitors are in a unique position to assess, promote, and model good hygiene. Discover tips to improve your skills in helping families minimize the spread of germs that can cause illness.

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