civicPRIDE Group

It has been almost a year since I joined this group! Like many of us, I’ve found that life—and graduate school—moves fast. Between my DPA studies at the University of La Verne and serving as president of the Graduate and Adult Student Government, I haven't had the chance to connect with as many of you as I originally hoped.

I am making it a goal to change that this season. I would love to grab coffee or chat with anyone interested in public administration, queer health policy, or community advocacy.

Looking forward to being more present here!

In light of evolving patient needs and recent technological advances, telehealth services) have emerged as a powerful tool for expanding access to care, especially within community-based settings. In discussing this at our civic-pride forum, members might explore how virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and digital triage are equally reshaping patient engagement and provider workflows.

Telehealth enables residents in suburban or underserved areas to connect with specialists without travel, benefiting people with mobility or transportation constraints. Participants could examine how virtual visits can improve early detection of chronic illnesses—through regular check-ins and symptom tracking—while also lightening the load on physical clinics. Group members might share examples from local clinics experimenting with smartphone-based monitoring of blood pressure or glucose, emphasizing how telehealth bridges gaps in continuity of care.

Another discussion thread could cover integration challenges: ensuring patients have digital literacy, securing stable internet connections, and safeguarding privacy in virtual environments. Questions like “How do…

Hello, everyone. I recently joined the group and look forward to connecting and networking with all of you.

Is anyone interested in helping to organize the 2024 Inclusion Summit? It will be held on Wednesday, June 26, beginning at 1 PM EDT, 10 AM PDT. We could use some assistance in helping develop the topic, find speakers, and overall create the content for this year's summit. Many thanks in advance for those willing to help!

Nate