PiICN Roadmap
A Guide for Healthcare Communities
The following “roadmap” was created by Cornerstone Whole Healthcare Organization, INC (C-WHO) in partnership with Valor Health and the Pride in Idaho Care Neighborhoods (PiICN) Consortium with funding from the Cambia Foundation to support other communities across the state and country in developing more inclusive, safe, and culturally appropriate care environments for all marginalized rural community members. Our model demonstration happens to focus on LGBTQ+ patients and neighbors. However, we want to emphasize that this model is designed to be used with other communities within
rural areas that may face inequity, discrimination, or systemic
barriers to whole health and wellness.
This may include racial/ethnic minorities, migrant farmworkers, individuals with serious mental illness, religious minorities, and others.
The roadmap is intended to present lessons learned, emerging best practices, and resources discovered in the development and implementation of the PiICN model. Our hope is that this information can accelerate the creation of similar neighborhoods of care based on our successes and challenges.
Resources
AETC
The AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) National Coordinating Resource Center (NCRC) coordinates and promotes cross-regional and national AETC Program resources and services.
Rural HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Toolkit
This toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs in rural communities across the United States.
HIV/AIDS Management
Expert advice on preventing and treating HIV, from initiating treatment to managing advanced disease.
HAB You Heard Webinar
A monthly update from the HIV/AIDS Bureau.
PrEP Me Idaho
Learn how you can prevent HIV and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others.
National HIV Curriculum
The National HIV Curriculum is an AIDS Education and Training Center Program led by the University of Washington.
Utilizing Social Media to Increase Community Engagement in Rural Areas
Social media strategies for community engagement in rural areas in the planning, development, and implementation of HIV care and treatment services and a description of how social media has improved community engagement in rural areas and identify available resources to develop and implement social media strategies.
Cultural Competence Webinar Series
This cultural competence webinar series explores the health concerns and healthcare of LGBT people and is open to anyone. We review the social determinants that influence how LGBT people seek and receive care and the impact those influences have on health.
Video Webinars
Life Support Podcast by C-WHO
Check out these specially produced episodes of the Life Support Podcast to offer resources and support for the LGBTQ+ Community.
🎧 33 min listen
Episode 3
Guests: Camille Evans
🎧 28 min listen
Episode 26: The Importance of Primary Care for LGBTQ+ Communities
Guest: Neil Ragan
🎧 23 min listen
Episode 27: Gender Affirming Practices in Rural Areas
Guest: Anthony Carney
🎧 28 min listen
Episode 28: Everything to Know About PrEP
Guest: Sierra Zuberer
Reach out to our team at [email protected] to learn more about our nonprofit pricing for consultation and training related to rural LGBTQ+ affirming and appropriate patient care. Our team will respond within three (3) business days.
The Pride in Idaho Care Neighborhoods (PiICN) is generously funded through the Cambia Health Foundation the Gilead Foundation and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA award number 6 P10RH47310-01-01). C-WHO has partnered with Valor Health to pilot a model of coordinated and whole-person care for marginalized patient populations in rural areas. The demonstration is based on the question, “How can we deliver appropriate, inclusive, and safe care with our partners?”. The project findings will be scaled to serve as a roadmap for other communities across the country.
