Camden Coalition

“There are ways to foster continuity of care for patients with complex needs without overhauling entire systems or increasing caregivers' workload.”    Our Medical Director Jubril Oyeyemi, MD, wrote an op-ed for AJMC - The American Journal of Managed Care on the necessity of continuity of care in emergency departments to curb frequent patients with complex needs.    Drawing from the proven results of our Pledge to Connect program and the “Golden Ticket” program he and his colleagues implemented at Virtua Health Mount Holly Hospital, Jubril provides the case for implementing systems that provide recurring ED patients a familiar care provider and the opportunity to truly address their health-related social needs.    You can read Jubril’s op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/eqMANv-m    Learn more about our Pledge to Connect program here: https://lnkd.in/ed4iQMHx 

We would like to thank New Jersey Legislative Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin for meeting with our CEO & President Kathleen Noonan yesterday! We are continuing to champion our tried-and-true programs, Housing First and Pledge to Connect, to our state legislature headed toward the final FY2026 budget decision. For years, these two programs have aided some of NJ’s most vulnerable populations through evidence-based methods and the state’s financial support. We appreciate the time and consideration of our representatives like you, Speaker Coughlin! You can learn more about Housing First here: https://lnkd.in/eJz8SS8d And you can learn more about Pledge to Connect here: https://lnkd.in/ed4iQMHx The Zita Group Camden County NJ Department of Health New Jersey Department of Community Affairs William Spearman Louis D. Greenwald

A longitudinal study published in Nursing Outlook by a team of Camden-based investigators — including our own Director of Research and Evaluation Dawn Wiest, PhD — showed that school-aged Black and Hispanic children reported higher rates of ED visits for #asthma symptoms than White children throughout the Covid pandemic. The new findings were powered by our Health Information Exchange — a robust pool of patient health records, and clinical and demographic data that spans millions of South Jersey residents. With this tool, we're able to uncover disparate outcomes impacting our communities, and inform strategies to achieve equitable health. Read the full findings here:

The April 2025 𝗖𝗬𝗦𝗛𝗖𝗡 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 📰 is out! This issue features:    - A national webinar assessing the impact of Medicaid cuts on children and youth  - Articles highlighting the vital importance of Medicaid for CYSHCN and their families  - New research on adolescents’ views about readiness for transition to adult care  - Vignettes on how Title V CYSHCN programs advance the system of services  - Information about Family Voices of California’s 2025 Virtual Conference   - Foundation partners’ sessions at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting    CYSHCN partners highlighted in this issue include: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, American Academy of Pediatrics, Family Voices, Inc. - National, Camden Coalition, The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health / Got Transition, and Family Voices of CA.   𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://lnkd.in/g86nTkkc Subscribe to receive the CYSHCN Network Newsletter each month:  https://lnkd.in/gDNc7WWR   

We had the pleasure to meet with NJ Sen. Paul Moriarty and his Director of Policy, Ana Dorvil today — our latest conversation around the retention of our Housing First and Pledge to Connect in the New Jersey FY2026 budget! Learn more about our programs — and how you can help support their funding for the vulnerable NJ populations they serve — at the links below. Housing First: https://lnkd.in/eJz8SS8d Pledge to Connect: https://lnkd.in/ed4iQMHx The Zita Group Karlito A. New Jersey Assembly Democratic Office Camden County

Great co-led discussion at Health Evolution Summit with our CEO Kathleen Noonan and Kody Kinsley from Milken Institute about what health leaders need to do to improve public opinion about health organizations — and their leadership — in our country. 

Beginning in 2023, the Camden Coalition assisted the Vermont Agency of Human Services (AHS) in evaluating, refining, and expanding its implementation of statewide team-based care strategies.    Our support of Vermont Team-Based Care (VTBC) across every AHS department resulted in codification and curriculum designed to ensure that collaborative, whole-person care is a consistent and attainable outcome throughout the entire state.    Learn more about our role in supporting VTBC — and our capabilities as a technical assistance provider for complex care models — in our latest Snapshot: https://lnkd.in/eTNAeJgX 

We were happy to meet with South Jersey Assemblyman Cody D. Miller and his Legislative Aide, Esther Lendore, earlier today! Assemblyman Miller’s priority to increase affordable housing throughout his district in Camden, Gloucester, and Atlantic counties reflects our own work with the Housing First program. Housing First, our housing supports initiative that provides a stable home plus wraparound health and social services to chronically homeless NJ residents, is at risk of losing state funding in the FY2026 budget. Despite a decade’s worth of evidence showing that our participants maintain their housing and improve their wellness — and at a time when the state’s homelessness rate has risen by 24% — we need to remind our legislators that these programs are well worth the annual investment. You can learn more about getting involved with our Housing First advocacy campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eJz8SS8d The Zita Group Karlito A. New Jersey Assembly Democratic Office Camden County

At CACP, we believe that people with lived experience should have a seat at the table when shaping healthcare policy and programs. The National Consumer Scholars program is a powerful opportunity for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid—and their family caregivers—to build skills, connect with peers nationwide, and turn their experiences into impact. If you or someone you know is looking to grow as a leader and advocate for meaningful healthcare change, we encourage you to apply! 📆 Application deadline: May 31, 2025 💡 Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/ebPTY6xq ❓ Questions? Join an interactive info session on May 12 or reach out to Evelyne Kane, MPH at ekane@camdenhealth.org #LivedExperience #HealthEquity #ConsumerLeadership #HealthcareAdvocacy #DuallyEligible #Medicare #Medicaid #CommunityVoices.

Last call! This is your final chance to vote for the Camden Coalition’s Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) for the 2025 New Jersey Social Innovation Award for Community Voice and Impact! The award from the Social Innovations Journal is dedicated to “novel strategies that amplify community voice, promote belonging, and influence policy or programs to improve health equity.” Voting closes today, and only takes 2 minutes to complete! You can learn more about the MLP on our site: https://lnkd.in/eE6pRNfT And cast your vote for the 2025 New Jersey Social Innovation Awards here! https://lnkd.in/eWkVAaj9