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June 24, 2021 who we are & what we do
Emily Paul, Community Impact Director
Emily Gordon, Community Impact Director

Resource Center 07.19

Agenda
I. * Objective

II. * FQHC Initiative

III. * Immediate Next Steps / Q&A

 Federally Qualified Health Center
COVID-19 Relief and Hypertension Management

The AHA is partnering with FQHCs and community

clinics nationwide to address gaps in care, support
quality care coordination and improve patient outcomes,
but the current conditions make the need even greater.

Quest’s investment will support the AHA efforts to

provide evidence-based hypertension resources.

The data shows that people of color represent more than half of all people
tested and confirmed cases at FQHCs.
FQHCs will continue to play an important role in responding to the pandemic and
in providing access to care for communities disproportionately affected by
COVID-19, especially as job losses mount and the number of people who are
uninsured or covered by Medicaid rises.
FQHC Initiative
FQHC Strategy
Tailored support driven by health center needs

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Evidence-Based Support & Improved Process & Outcomes for
Resources Coaching BP Control
 Quest for Health Equity FQHCs
Participating Areas

Atlanta, GA
Buffalo, NY
Houston, TX
Miami, FL
Milwaukee, WI*
Oklahoma City, OK*
Phoenix, AZ*
Richmond, VA 
Riverside County – Coachella Valley, CA*
Twin Cities, MN*
Quest for Health Equity FQHCs
Resource: BP Equipment
 Quest for Health Equity FQHCs
Resource: Measure Accurately E-Learning Module
 Quest for Health Equity FQHCs
Resource: Home Monitoring/SMBP Kit

Home BP kits for SMBP available

with educational resources in
English and Spanish

Kits will be delivered separately

from home BP monitors for
assembly by health centers
 Quest for Health Equity FQHCs
Target:BP on Shopheart

Target: BP Kit

Target: BP Improvement 10-pack

Target: BP Poster

Target: BP Conversation Guide

Target: BP Pens
 Quest for Health Equity FQHCs
Overall Timeframe
June – August 2021 (3 months)
• Confirmation of health center participation
• Submit request for resources
• Finalize grant agreements
• Deployment of resources to health centers
• Initiate training and technical assistance per Target: BP

September 2021 – January 2022 (5 months)

• Continuation of training and technical assistance per Target: BP
• Health centers lead improvement activities

February – March 2022 (2 months)

• Final reporting on activities and improvements
• Share best practices among health centers
• Wrap up
THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS?