Jill Chmielewski, RN, BSN, MJ

In response to the dissolution of the federal Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (#ACHDNC), ACMG is moving forward with organizing a new advisory framework to fill the gap in #newbornscreening condition evidence reviews. We’ll be launching efforts by hosting a virtual stakeholder roundtable this summer to gather input on structure, function, and representation. Details: https://bit.ly/3IngaCi ACMG will begin outreach soon to former ACHDNC groups and other key stakeholders. More updates to come as we move forward together to protect and advance #NBS. #RUSP #PublicHealth #MedicalGenetics

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What does it look like when health coaches are fully integrated into a medical practice—not just as support staff, but as central figures in the care team? 🤝 This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Dr. Jason Shumard and Tierni Eaton to explore how their practice is redefining functional medicine through true practitioner–coach collaboration. Together, they share how their remote model combines one-on-one and group coaching to create powerful, personalized outcomes for patients managing chronic disease. 🌿 Listen to the full episode with link in comments 🎧 and share your favorite takeaway in the comments below! 💬 #HealthCoachTalk #CollaborativeCare #FunctionalMedicine #HealthCoachingWorks #TeamBasedCare #PatientCenteredCare #ChronicDiseaseSupport

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Check out AWHONN’s new Respectful Maternity Care Framework and Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline that provides evidence-based approaches to help reduce disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality outcomes and support all birthing women and their families as they safely prepare for birth, postpartum recovery, and begin breastfeeding and parenting. https://lnkd.in/gZSP-ma  #BirthEquity #BMHW2025 

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The American Psychological Association recently released new Measurement-Based Care (MBC) Professional Practice Guidelines, which offer practical, evidence-informed recommendations for effectively implementing MBC across diverse clinical settings. From choosing the right assessments to using outcome data collaboratively with clients, the guide sets the foundation for a more transparent and personalized care experience. To help clinicians and organizations effectively adopt MBC, we summarized the core guidelines in today's article. Learn more about implementing MBC effectively: https://lnkd.in/grJfTp5q

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In this pearl from ASHP New Practitioner Forum Clinical Practice Advisory Group, NPF member Morgan Bridwell discusses the literature for dofetilide and pearls to guide safe utilization. Check out this article from Circulation for more information: https://hubs.ly/Q03kXF3n0

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The Chesterfield, Missouri-based Mercy health system has opened a clinic to provide treatment and support to pregnant women and new moms who have substance use disorders, mental health conditions or pregnancy-related health concerns. The team's multidisciplinary approach "allows for a seamless and integrated plan of care that allows for the best possible outcomes for the patient and her child," said Dr. Dan Jackson. https://hubs.li/Q03pQzgK0

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Calling all Michigan perinatal providers! MC3 offers FREE online training modules designed to enhance your expertise in perinatal mental health care. Our newest module: Updates in Prescribing Practices for Perinatal Patients, presented by Dr. Samantha Shaw-Johnston, covers: - Current prescribing guidelines - Risk-benefit frameworks - Shared decision-making strategies Perfect for OB/GYNs, midwives, family medicine physicians, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals. Access these evidence-based resources 24/7 and earn continuing education credits. ➡️ Sign up: mc3michigan.org/sign-up/ ➡️ Explore this module: https://lnkd.in/gAGeAzwx Let's work together to support Michigan families during this critical time. #PerinatalMentalHealth #MC3Michigan #MaternalHealth #MedicalEducation #MichiganHealthcare

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Without culture, there is no meaning. And without meaning, there is no healing. Patients’ stories don’t begin in the DSM. They begin in context, in family systems, migration histories, spiritual frameworks, neighborhoods, and unspoken norms. But too often, those layers remain invisible in clinical practice. The Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI), developed by Roberto Lewis-Fernandez at Columbia University and included in the DSM-5, creates space for those stories. It offers clinicians a structured way to explore how patients understand their suffering, what they believe about illness, and what healing means to them. A young man grieving his father might talk about "spiritual heaviness" and blame himself for "dishonoring his lineage", but what happens when the clinician hears only "complicated bereavement" or "cognitive distortions"? Or consider a woman from a tightly-knit community who resists medication because she believes her distress is not hers alone to carry, but part of a generational burden passed down through her family. When seen only through an individual lens, her response might seem avoidant. But through cultural formulation, it becomes something else entirely: intelligible, grounded, and worthy of understanding. This approach is not just helpful when someone comes from a “different” background. It is essential for every therapeutic relationship. Because culture is always present: shaping meaning, trust, emotion, and healing. We just don’t always ask about it. Roberto Lewis‑Fernández's Psyflix masterclass on CFI is now streaming. He speaks about its origins, the research behind it, and how to bring cultural formulation into everyday clinical work. Not as an extra step, but as the foundation for listening deeply and responding with real understanding. If you believe that good care starts with seeing the person behind the symptoms and the culture behind the story, this session is for you. Tim Wind, PhD, Bram van der Boom, Hardy de Heer, Delphine Coppens, Willemijn Salverda, Hannah Christiaanse, Mingo van der Stoep, Yolanda van der Linden, Jasmijn Mennink, Joep van Uden, Krista Winter en Diederick van der Nat

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Pair Team recently published a peer-reviewed study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine (JGIM) highlighting the impact of our community-integrated care model. We partner with community-based organizations to deliver coordinated medical, behavioral, and social support for individuals with complex needs including those often left behind by traditional systems of care: • 52% experiencing homelessness • 50% living with serious mental illness • 46% with high baseline hospital or ED utilization The study demonstrates how collaboration between healthcare and community partners can drive measurable improvements in access, engagement, and outcomes for the people who need it most. Read the full study → https://lnkd.in/gkzciUYV

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NCCPA was proud to present two posters at AcademyHealth’s 2025 Annual Research Meeting in Minneapolis, held June 7-10. “Enhancing Access to Mental Health Care: The Contributions of Physician Assistants/Associates in the Provision of Mental Health Services,” sheds light on the role PAs play in navigating the current mental health crisis. Our second poster, “The State of Leadership in the PA Profession,” highlights the increasing leadership roles PAs are taking on within health care. NCCPA Senior Director of Research Andrzej Kozikowski, Ph.D., said the presentations underscore the diverse and significant contributions of PAs to advancing health care. #NCCPA #PAsDoThat #PhysicianAssistants #PhysicianAssociates #PAProfession #AcademyHealth #PALeadership #MentalHealth

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According to a new report, health systems that embed resources into primary care practices can help patients reduce suicidal thoughts. AAFP's Dr. Teresa Lovins shares how the collaborate care model can increase access to behavioral health services.

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