By Josette Keelor Libraries are known for the free services they provide communities — from books, magazines and other media to programs like classes, workshops and children’s programs. When combined with other participating organizations, libraries can provide nearly...
Libraries represent an opportunity to place social workers with a full range of skills in proximity to people in need of social services.
The National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC), of which NASW is a founding member, is hosting three regional summits this fall. Join other health care professionals, patient and caregiver advocates, policy makers, NTOCC thought leaders, and partner...
NASW and other members of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, sent a letter to President Obama urging the administration to continue on its path of full implementation of all provisions in the Affordable Care Act, in particular full implementation of...
Beginning August 1, 47 million women in the U.S. have access to eight new prevention-related health care services, with no cost-sharing. The Affordable Care Act, requires that coverage of these services take effect at the next renewal date – on or after Aug. 1,...
NASW conference participants will also hear from other dynamic keynote presenters July 22 through July 25, 2012, on issues ranging from peace mediation, family trauma and recovery, to disenfranchised grief, youth empowerment and political advocacy.
Social Workers Believe Law Can Improve the Lives of Uninsured Populations WASHINGTON, DC (June 28, 2012) The National Association of Social Workers today celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...
NASW has submitted comments to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), urging DHHS to require all non-church health insurance providers and organizations to provide contraception without charging a co-payment, in accordance...