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Values-Based training - 1/9/19 and 1/10/19

PCIC hosted a two-day workshop focused on our “Values-Based Care Model”. Participants were provided with cognitive-behavioral and complex trauma frameworks to gain a greater understanding of why complex patients behave in ways that seem self-destructive.

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Dr. Buck announced as Associate Dean of Community Health at UH's new College of Medicine

Published On: June 14, 2018 by University of Houston. This article is by Chris Stipes. Read the story here. Available on Houston Chron as well.

The University of Houston College of Medicine has added three accomplished medical educators to its leadership team. Dr. Ruth Bush joins UH as associate dean for medical education; Dr. Kathryn Horn has been hired as associate dean for student affairs, admissions and outreach; and Dr. David Buck is the associate dean for community health. Dr. Stephen Spann, vice president for medical affairs and founding dean, said each brings a wealth of knowledge in developing medical students and working with patients and communities.

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Values-Based training - 10/9/17 and 10/10/17

PCIC hosted this two-day workshop focused on “Values-Based Care Planning”. Participants were provided with methods and strategies for using cognitive-behavioral and complex trauma frameworks to gain a greater understanding of why complex patients behave in ways that seem self-destructive.

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Using Technology to Transform Health Care in Houston

Published On: September 13 2017 in National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs. This is an interview with Kallol Mahata. Read the article here.

At the heart of complex care is identification: Where and how do we find the most vulnerable patients? When our team started studying individuals in Houston who tend to overuse emergency department and inpatient visits, we realized our community was siloed in its approaches.

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Ms. Charlott: Before, During, and After PCIC

Ms. Charlott has made significant improvements in managing her health since being featured as our June Human of Healthcare.

Before enlisting the help of PCIC, she found herself being shuffled around multiple doctors to find a diagnosis. The lack of communication between providers only caused her to start losing energy and hope of ever recovering from her illnesses. If it were not for her dedication to getting better, her support system made of family and PCIC, and her faith, she would have given in to her illness.

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Mr. Trondail: From Day 1 to Graduation

"When I came into this program it was like, really, really, how can I say this, at a time I needed support. My closest family member is 1,500 miles away. I was going through something, and the next thing I know, these wonderful people show up on my doorstep, and it was like they were basically more than just a support group for me to gain and get my health together. They have been there for me, when I say, they have shared good positive tears, tears of joy…they have been there for me. I really appreciate it… This is what the outcome has been for me so far, and I know it’s going to get a lot better." says Trondail.

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