1. GRHOP Primary Care Projects “Regional Care Collaborative Learning Session: Advancing Patient-Centered Care” The Battle House Renaissance Hotel ~ Mobile, AL June 17, Facilitated By: Robert M. Pugh, MPH Executive Director

2. About Mississippi Primary Health Care Association (MPHCA)
Established in 1981, 501(c)(6) nonprofit, membership organization
Located in Jackson, MS
14 staff positions
Mission: To support members in efforts to provide equal access to quality, comprehensive primary healthcare
Organizational Members:
21 Community Health Centers (CHCs)
CHCs also referred to as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Other membership types include: Associate members, Business members, Individual members

3. CHCs Serving MEMA District 9
2 Organizations
367 FTEs
14 Sites
Primary care clinics
OB/GYN, Pediatrics
Dental clinics
School-based clinics
Military Veterans
Homeless populations

4. MEMA District 9 Coastal Family Health Center
Main Site: Biloxi
Satellites: Gulfport, Bay St. Louis, Saucier, Vancleave, Moss Point, D’Iberville, Pass Christian
CEO: Angel Greer
Southeast MS Rural Health Initiative (SEMRHI)
Main Site: Hattiesburg (3)
Region 9 Satellite: Picayune
CEO: Geroldean Dyse

5. MEMA District 9 Coastal Family Health Center
Southeast MS Rural Health Initiative (SEMRHI)

6. CHC Patients MEMA District 9
Approximately 69,274 patients
192,665 encounters (visits) annually
61, 451 (89%) live below 200% FPL
29,728 (43%) are uninsured
19,659 (28%) are insured through Medicaid
11,231 (16%) are privately insured
6,464 (09%) are covered through Medicare
Services provided to special groups:
263 migrant/seasonal farm-worker patients
1,450 military veterans
3,575 homeless patients
7,688 school-based patients *

7. CHC Health Professionals MEMA District 9
Approximately 367 FTEs
20 physicians
31 nurse practitioners or physician assistants
140 nurses and other medical professional/technical disciplines
18 dentists and other dental professionals (i.e. hygienists)
4 behavioral health professional
Mental health and SA – providers range from Psychiatrists to Psychologists, MSW’s to certified substance abuse counselors *

8. Discussion of CHC Roles in Emergency Response
Offload ED/ER surge
Provide primary care services
Coordinate/refer as needed
Patient/community education
Assistance to hard to reach populations
Provide culturally competent services
Translation services
Provide health professionals for off-site services (ESF8 field support)
Transportation

9. MEMA and ESF-8 Contact Information
MEMA District 9 Coordinator
Carolyn Nelson
Office of Field Services
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MS State Department of Health
Tammy Chamblee
Chief Nurse
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MS State Health Officer
Dr. Mary Currier
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ESF8 PHCC Incident Manager
Jim Craig
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MS State Department of Health
Julia Woods
PharmD, Pharmacy Consultant
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