NASEM Consensus Study: Integrating Social Needs Care Into the Delivery of Health Care to Improve the Nation’s Health
SSWLHC is proud to be a sponsor for the National Academies of Sciences Engineering Medicine Consensus Study: Integrating Social Needs Care Into the Delivery of Health Care to Improve the Nation’s Health. As of November 2017, a broad coalition of philanthropic foundations, professional groups, and academic programs have committed 75% of the necessary funds to […]
Attention SSWLHC Members – We Want Your Opinion!
Dear Colleagues, Social workers commonly address the needs of seriously-ill patients and their families. This work requires competency in skills that now are considered to be palliative care. We recently completed a grant-supported project to develop consensus-derived core competencies for generalist-level palliative social work. These competencies will guide development of a 6-hour CE course for […]
SSWLHC Board Member, Susan Guth contributes to Grand Challenges for Social Work paper: Strengthening Health Care Systems: Better Health Across America
SSWLHC Board Member, Susan Guth contributed to the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare’s paper: Strengthening Health Care Systems: Better Health Across America For the full paper, click here. About:In this Grand Challenges for Social Work paper, we explore how social work leadership can strengthen health care systems in the United States over the […]
Nominations Open for SSWLHC President-Elect and Board Member at Large!
The Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care is seeking highly motivated leaders within the arena of social work to help advance the mission and vision of our organization. Nominate or apply for the position of “President-Elect” or “Board Member at Large” and help continue to make the SSWLHC a strong and vital organization! Click […]
Social Work & the Affordable Care Act: Maximizing the Profession’s Role in Health Reform
SSWLHC’s Past President, Ed Woomer contributes to a publication on “Social Work & the Affordable Care Act: Maximizing the Profession’s Role in Health Reform.” Click here to read!
Registration is Now Open for the 53rd Annual Meeting and Conference
Registration is Now Open for the 53rd Annual Meeting and Conference Theme: Transforming Health Care Through Social Work Leadership and AdvocacyDates: October 3 – 6, 2018Host Hotel: Portland Marriott Downtown WaterfrontLocation: Portland, Marriott To register online, click here. To download the Individual Registration Form, click here. To download the Group (5+ individuals) Registration Form, click here. Hotel Registration […]
Advertise to the SSWLHC Membership!
SSWLHC is proud of its broad network of professionals and industry leaders in the healthcare field. There are many ways you can reach out to our members including: Post a Job– Looking for the next great employee? Post Your Career Opportunities with SSWLHC! Leverage the SSWLHC career center and market your organization to thousands of […]
Early Bird Gets the Worm! Receive a 10% Discount on Sponsorship for the 2018 Conference.
Purchase a sponsorship by for 53rd Annual Meeting and Conference by January 31, 2018 and receive a 10% discount! You are invited to exhibit your product to 300+ social workers from across the country that are in decision making and/or leadership roles across the continuum of health care settings including acute and sub-acute care, rehabilitation, […]
Furnishing Mental Health Care to Veterans by Choice Program Providers
Attention SSWLHC: Below you will find a link to a statement endorsed by the Association of VA Psychologist Leaders, Association of VA Social Workers and Veterans Healthcare Action Campaign on Furnishing Mental Health Care to Veterans by Choice Program Providers. SSWLHC proudly supports this statement as it is is very important to continuity of care for […]
2018/2019 Board of Directors Election Results Are In!
Member Voting Announcement: By process of member vote, the following individuals have been elected to serve. President-Elect: Heather Brungardt July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 Board Members-at-Large Louise Knight(July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021) Soo Shim(July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021) Hallie Stone(July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021) Congratulations to all […]