Monthly News & Updates

April 2024

Northeast Health Partners

Northeast Health Partners (NHP) is the Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) responsible for improving the health and wellness of our community members in the Northeast region of the state (Region 2). Our mission is to provide a comprehensive health plan that integrates physical and behavioral health care in a way that improves the the quality of life for members by ensuring they are connected to health care supports every step of the way. We proudly serve the following counties: Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld & Yuma.

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April is National Stress Awareness Month

Throughout April, we are focusing on raising awareness about the detrimental effects of stress. Effectively managing stress can enhance both mental and physical health. Explore the article and resources provided below to discover ways to improve your stress management skills.

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Our Community Investment Grant Opportunity is Open

NHP is thrilled to announce the opening of our Community Investment Grant opportunity for the 2024-2025 year. Scan the QR Code below additional details on grant criteria, deadlines, and how to apply.

Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC): Phase III

NHP is thrilled about the future of ACC 3.0. The Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF) engaged with more than 1,000 attendees across 20 sessions and gathered over 70 written comments from January to March 2024. The valuable feedback is now being carefully reviewed and will be integrated into the Phase III Request for Proposal (RFP), scheduled for release in May 2024.

Want to host a NHP Lunch & Learn?

Join us for an informative presentation on NHP and the services we offer. We'll provide lunch and answer any questions you may have. Just provide the space and let us take care of the rest!

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April Upcoming Events

Community Inspired Collaborative Mental Health Exhibit

Open Through April 12th, 2024.

E.S. French Hall, 1110 Sidney Ave, Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, CO

Behavioral Health Provider Training and Technical Assistance

April 4th, 12 p.m.

Partners and Assets: Developing an Organizational Strategy to Optimize Partnerships to Advocate Community Wellbeing and Health

April 12th, 12 p.m.

I Can Help You! Serving Populations with Complex Behavioral Health Needs

April 18th, 12 p.m.

Wrap Around Supports: A 360 Degree Approach

Learn More & Register HERE.

Healthy Child Clinic

April 5th, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Salud Family Health Center, 729 E Railroad Ave, Fort Morgan, CO.

The Healthy Child Clinic, for children ages six months to five years will provide free screenings and diapers/wipes.

Call 970-867-4918 for an appointment.

Learn More HERE.

NHP Getting Started Webinar

April 4th, 2024 (first Thursday of every month) 11-11:30 a.m.

Topic of April is Behavioral Health Benefits Scan the QR code below to access full details on this online event.

NHP Staff Highlight: Meet Our Chief Information Officer

Wayne Watkins, Chief Information Officer

Wayne is from Colorado Springs and has been working in the IT healthcare system for 26 years. His career started in Voice and Data Communications, Network Security and then moved into managing IT teams. He currently oversees all IT infrastructure for Northeast Health Partners. Wayne’s passion is to utilize data and systems to improve operations that contribute to enhancing the health and wellbeing of members. Wayne likes to spend time with family. He also enjoys being outdoors walking, hiking, mountain biking, doing Functional Strength Training, and testing his endurance at Spartan Races.

Fun Fact: Wayne was a Krav Maga instructor (Israeli martial arts) for 7 years.

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