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SUMMARY:Treating Substance Use Disorders in the Collaborative Care Model
DESCRIPTION:Co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions are common in the primary care setting.  Join us for this engaging webinar where we will highlight how CoCM can also help PCPs screen for\, diagnose\, and treat SUDs in primary care.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objective 1: Review best practices for screening and diagnostic criteria for SUDs \n\n\n\nLearning Objective 2: Discuss evidence-based treatment options for people living with substance use disorders (SUDs) \n\n\n\nLearning Objective 3: Discuss how integrated behavioral health models\, such as the Collaborative Care Model ( CoCM)\, can address co-occurring mental health disorders and SUDs in the primary care setting. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Jennifer Thomas\, MD\, FASAM  \n\n\n\nDr. Jennifer Thomas\, MD\, FASAM is board-certified in family medicine and addiction physician and currently serves as Medical Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at Morris Hospital in Morris\, IL. She completed her medical degree at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield\, IL in 2007\, and completed her family medicine residency at Hinsdale Hospital outside Chicago in 2010.  \n\n\n\nDr. Thomas practices in a community-based\, rural setting and is passionate about integrating behavioral health services into primary care. She completed the 2018 University of California Irvine Train New Trainers Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship. As a leader in developing partnerships between academic research settings and community-based providers\, Dr. Thomas works closely with the University of Washington AIMS Center. Dr. Thomas serves as Project Lead for Morris Hospital’s partnership with the AIMS Center’s NIMH-sponsored research study CHAMP: Collaborating to Heal Addiction and Mental Health in Primary Care. As an advocate for increasing access to medication for Opioid Use Disorder\, particularly in rural settings\, Dr. Thomas was part of an inaugural cohort of 5 IL physicians supported by ISAM to become board certified in Addiction Medicine through the ABPM Practice Pathway. Dr. Thomas also serves as the National Medical Co-Director for Integrated Care at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association. Dr. Thomas is also a Senior Fellow for Health System Integration at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. 
URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/treating-substance-use-disorders-in-the-collaborative-care-model/
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SUMMARY:Life Hacks: Stress Management for Healthcare Providers
DESCRIPTION:This interactive\, lively workshop teaches participants how to first recognize stress and then provides practical\, easy-to-use tools that are proven to reduce stress and increase energy to get through the busiest of days.  By the end of this training\, all participants will: \n\n\n\n\nWalk away with their own toolkit of practical stress management strategies that can be used in any situation\n\n\n\n\n\nGain a deeper understanding of stress and our stress responses\n\n\n\n\n\nImmediately notice the difference in stress levels by practicing 4-6 stress management tools via live demonstration\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Penelope Hsu\, MD\, PCC \n\n\n\nPenelope Hsu is a board-certified\, practicing pediatrician. She is also accredited as a Professional Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation\, as well as a proud card-carrying member of the Screen Actors Guild. Her current practice includes clinical pediatric care as well as a cultivated list of private coaching clients. She provides individually tailored workshops for organizations and groups striving to achieve balance\, create sustainable work cultures\, and develop leadership skills in all their members. \n\n\n\nWhile not practicing or coaching\, Penelope practices her own work-life balance by acting in theater and TV\, spoiling her Corgi fur-baby\, and enjoying a glass of Sangiovese with friends.
URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/life-hacks-stress-management-for-healthcare-providers/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Screening for Social Determinants of Health in Arkansas
DESCRIPTION:What are Arkansas healthcare providers actually doing to screen for social determinants of health – and what’s getting in the way? This webinar shares findings from a statewide survey exploring how providers use SDOH screening tools\, the barriers they face\, and the opportunities ahead. Attendees will learn how surveying current practices can inform state health policy and strengthen SDOH integration across Arkansas. \n  \nSpeaker: Benjamin Cleveland Amick III\, Ph.D. \nProfessor\, Department of Epidemiology\nAssociate Dean for Research \nUAMS\, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health \nResearch Interests \nLabor Markets and Health\nLife Course Epidemiology\nEvolution of New Technology for Quality Improvement\nOrganizational Policies and Practices\nCancer Survivorship and Sustainable Employment \nIntroduction \nAs the Associate Dean for Research\, Dr. Amick support all aspects of the research enterprise across the College and\, along with the Dean\, represent the College to internal and external constituencies. \nTeaching Focus \nDr. Amick’s teaching approach is to trust the student and their desire to learn. He structures courses as learning journeys for the student and less as faculty lectures. He is particularly interested in teaching principles of social and life course epidemiology. \nResearch Overview \nDr. Amick’s research includes both observational and interventional studies in which he has developed and implemented multiple programs in hospitals\, businesses\, and community organizations. He is focused on developing new cohorts of cancer survivors in Arkansas to explore differences in health disparities. He has published 200+ peer-reviewed articles on health disparities for the past 25 years. \nRegister Here
URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/screening-for-social-determinants-of-health-in-arkansas/
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SUMMARY:2026 BHI Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th Annual Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Conference\, the state’s premier event dedicated to advancing whole-person care. \n\n\n\nEach year\, 250–300 professionals across primary care\, behavioral health\, hospitals\, and community organizations come together to strengthen integrated care efforts statewide. 2026 will highlight collaboration as the foundation for improved access and outcomes and offer expanded networking opportunities\, continuing education credits (CE)\, and national and state experts providing practical\, evidence-based strategies to enhance and/or refine quality whole-health care (fulfillment\, application\, execution). \nScholarships are available. For details\, please reach out to miste.trent@abhinetwork.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/2026-bhi-conference/
LOCATION:Chenal Event Venue\, 21 Rahling Circle\, Arkansas\, 72223\, United States
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SUMMARY:Addressing Perinatal Health Needs in Arkansas
DESCRIPTION:This presentation brings together maternal health experts to explore practical strategies to meet the perinatal health needs of moms. Panelists will share about the work they are doing\, including real-world implementation experiences and actionable approaches to support the whole-person health of pregnant and postpartum individuals. \nSpeakers: \n\nPearl McElfish\, Ph.D.\, MBA\, MS | Director\, UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation\nHannah McHardy\, RN\, IBCLC | Senior Director\, UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation\nJennifer Callaghan-Koru\, Ph.D\, M.H.S. | Executive Director\, Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/addressing-perinatal-health-needs-in-arkansas/
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SUMMARY:The Psychiatrist’s Role in Collaborative Care: Clinical Pearls\, Population Thinking\, and Building Effective Integrated Teams
DESCRIPTION:Join Woven Clinics co-founders Jason K. Onugha\, MD\, MPH\, and Cyril Appiagyei\, MD\, as they share practical frameworks for psychiatric consultation in Collaborative Care. Learn how to move beyond referral-based thinking toward population-level strategy\, behavioral healthcare manager (BHCM) coaching\, and PCP partnership\, drawn from clinical experience. \nSpeakers:  \nJason Onugha\, MD\, MPH\, is a psychiatrist\, educator\, and co-founder of Woven Clinics\, a telehealth-based psychiatric practice focused on collaborative care\, behavioral health integration\, and expanding access to high-quality mental health services across diverse healthcare settings. His work centers on building sustainable models that integrate psychiatry into primary care\, community health\, and population-based systems of care\, with a particular interest in increasing access for underserved and historically marginalized populations. \nDr. Onugha completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis before earning his MD and MPH degrees at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency training at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine\, where he also served as Chief Resident and remains involved in clinical education and interdisciplinary training. \nHis professional interests span the full continuum of psychiatric care\, ranging from acute care and emergency psychiatry to outpatient and community-based models of treatment. He is particularly passionate about collaborative care models\, behavioral health integration\, medication-assisted recovery\, harm reduction\, and community outreach initiatives that improve access to care and strengthen partnerships between psychiatry\, primary care\, and community organizations. Drawing from his background in public health and systems-based care\, Dr. Onugha is focused on developing innovative and scalable approaches that improve outcomes while meeting patients where they are \n  \nCyril Appiagyei\, MD\, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Co-Founder of WOVEN Clinics\, where he advances psychiatric care through behavioral health integration and community-centered treatment models. His commitment to mental healthcare was cultivated early through direct exposure to primary care practice on the South Side of Chicago\, providing him with a foundational understanding of the intersection between community health and patient access. \nDr. Appiagyei earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota\, where he gained formative clinical experience serving underserved populations at a county safety net hospital and served in elected leadership as class president for 4 years. He subsequently completed his psychiatric training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital\, where he served as Outpatient Chief Resident\, directing efforts to optimize clinical workflows and enhance the experiences of both patients and providers. \nAs an American Psychiatric Association Leadership Fellow\, he deepened his expertise in healthcare administration and health policy\, strengthening his commitment to systemic reform in mental healthcare delivery. At WOVEN Clinics\, he cultivates strategic partnerships with diverse health systems to expand equitable access to high-quality psychiatric care across underserved communities. \n  \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/the-psychiatrists-role-in-collaborative-care-clinical-pearls-population-thinking-and-building-effective-integrated-teams/
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SUMMARY:Maternal Mental Health: A National Landscape Review
DESCRIPTION:Maternal mental health disorders affect up to one in five women during pregnancy and the postpartum period and are associated with significant consequences for mothers\, infants\, and families. Despite growing awareness and evidence-based screening recommendations\, substantial gaps remain in screening\, treatment access\, workforce capacity\, quality measurement\, and reimbursement. This session will provide a national overview of the maternal mental health landscape\, including current prevalence\, clinical recommendations\, quality measures\, insurance coverage trends\, and emerging federal and state policy initiatives. Participants will learn about barriers facing providers and patients\, recent progress in expanding screening and treatment resources\, and opportunities to improve outcomes through policy\, payment reform\, and quality improvement efforts. The session will also highlight state-level innovations and national strategies aimed at strengthening maternal mental health systems of care. \nSpeaker: Joy Burkhard\, MBA \nJoy Burkhard\, MBA is the founder and Executive Director of the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health – a policy and practice change non profit think tank\, which has been named a ‘field catalyst’ by the Bridgespan Group. The Policy Center has been instrumental in writing and passing critical bi-partisan legislation at the federal and state levels. She also spent nearly 25 years working for a fortune 15 health insurance company\, where she gained insights and ideas about how to transform the American health system. Joy has received numerous awards\, including The American Public Health Association’s Maternal Child Health Leadership and Advocacy Award and The Emerging Leader Award in Women’s Health from the federal Health and Human Services Agency\, Office of Women’s Health. \nRegister Here \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/maternal-mental-health-a-national-landscape-review/
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SUMMARY:Integrated Behavioral Health: Reflections from a 10-Year Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Listen to a conversation between the psychologist and physician champion who implemented Integrated Behavioral Health in a pilot study and then throughout the Kansas City Metro in a fully-capitated advanced primary care practice coupled with an insurance product.  Review core concepts and the rationale of the Primary Care Behavioral Health model.  Successful hiring and barriers to implementation are discussed by the professionals who led this effort together. \nSpeakers: Debra McQueeney\, Ph.D.\, Dr. Rebecca Gernon \nDebra McQueeney\, Ph.D.\, pioneered the integration of behavioral health in the Kansas City area\, beginning with a pilot study of the PCBH model in a large primary care practice. The clinical and financial effectiveness of this program was published\, and subsequently adopted in nine primary care offices across Kansas City (Spira Care). \nDr. McQueeney has served patients in multiple settings ranging from the VA Hospital System to private practice in her 40 years of practicing.  She is an expert in the treatment of anxiety\, relational distress and life transitions.  She is particularly attentive to the intersection of physical and mental health. \nShe is currently engaged as a provider for Sailor Health\, an organization committed to serving an older population.   \nShe serves on the boards of Prairie Sky Counseling Center in Kansas City and the Epworth Church Association in Ludington\, Michigan\, where she spends her summers. \n  \nDr. Rebecca Gernon is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who completed a Master’s in Public Health @ Boston University prior to entering medical school at the University of Kansas.  She has practiced Family Medicine in academic\, community\, and managed care settings since finishing her residency in 2001 with a clinical focus on integrating behavioral health into the practice of primary care. Following a successful integrated primary care pilot as the “physician champion” she pivoted towards the practice of population health/managed care as Medical Director in the Blues\, first as a reviewing clinician and later as the chief clinical leader of a fully-capitated advanced primary care practice integrated with an insurance product in the Kansas City Metro. She is now working at another Blues plan\, where she continues learning the business of healthcare from the perspective of a clinical appeals specialist catching all healthcare stakeholders in the act of doing good on a daily basis.   \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/integrated-behavioral-health-reflections-from-a-10-year-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Treating Substance Use Disorders in the Collaborative Care Model
DESCRIPTION:Co-occurring substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health conditions are common in primary care and can be challenging to identify and treat without integrated support. Join us for this engaging webinar exploring how the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) and other integrated behavioral health approaches can help primary care providers screen for\, diagnose\, and treat SUDs alongside mental health conditions\, using evidence-based practices that support whole-person\, team-based care. \nSpeaker: Jennifer Thomas\, MD\, FASAM \nDr. Jennifer Thomas\, MD\, FASAM is board-certified in family medicine and addiction physician and currently serves as Medical Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at Morris Hospital in Morris\, IL. She completed her medical degree at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield\, IL in 2007\, and completed her family medicine residency at Hinsdale Hospital outside Chicago in 2010.  \nDr. Thomas practices in a community-based\, rural setting and is passionate about integrating behavioral health services into primary care. She completed the 2018 University of California Irvine Train New Trainers Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship. As a leader in developing partnerships between academic research settings and community-based providers\, Dr. Thomas works closely with the University of Washington AIMS Center. Dr. Thomas serves as Project Lead for Morris Hospital’s partnership with the AIMS Center’s NIMH-sponsored research study CHAMP: Collaborating to Heal Addiction and Mental Health in Primary Care. As an advocate for increasing access to medication for Opioid Use Disorder\, particularly in rural settings\, Dr. Thomas was part of an inaugural cohort of 5 IL physicians supported by ISAM to become board certified in Addiction Medicine through the ABPM Practice Pathway. Dr. Thomas also serves as the National Medical Co-Director for Integrated Care at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association. Dr. Thomas is also a Senior Fellow for Health System Integration at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.  \nRegister Here
URL:https://abhinetwork.org/event/treating-substance-use-disorders-in-the-collaborative-care-model-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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