Community Health Worker Association of RI

American Healthcare in the Post Pandemic Era
2022-02-27 - 2022-02-28
American Healthcare in the Post Pandemic Era
A 4-week online asynchronous course February 28 – March 27, 2022

American Healthcare in the Post Pandemic Era is built to equip healthcare leaders with strategies for pandemic planning and recovery to apply to business operations in real-time. What was the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic? What are the effects society is still faced with today? Discuss the implications of a post-pandemic world with global experts and fellow change-makers.
Weekly sessions will be led by Dr. Ashish Jha and Dr. Megan Ranney and will cover key topics like:

Importance of data security
Counteracting misinformation and responding to crises
Health equity and community engagement
Innovations in healthcare infrastructure

The program runs from February 28 – March 27, 2022. Through this online course, you will be able to work through the course material in your own time, and still attend live sessions with other professionals in healthcare.
Tuition: $995
Continuing Education Credit Available: This live activity is approved for 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

For more information and to register

Visit their Website

Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH
Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health and
Professor of Health Services, Policy, and Practice
Brown University, Providence, RI

Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH
Director, Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health
Warren Alpert Endowed Professor of Emergency Medicine
Associate Dean of Strategy and Innovation, School of Public Health
Brown University, Providence, RI

Reserve your seat by February 14, 2022

WEBINAR: CHWs and Peers’ Role in Diabetes Management
2022-02-24 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
WEBINAR February 24th
2pm ET (11am PST)
Community Health Workers and Peers’ Role in Diabetes Management
CSH and MHP Salud are collaborating to deliver a national webinar based on findings and recommendations from our Year 1 report, “Community Health Workers and Peer Specialists: Key Roles in Addressing Diabetes Control Before and During COVID-19 Health Pandemic.” The webinar will focus on best practices and recommendations for peers and community healthcare workers to play a critical role in diabetes control in their communities and how to adapt their roles to effectively address diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

REGISTER

¡Grupo de Apoyo Para Promotores de Salud en español!
2022-02-17 09:00 - 10:00
(Support group for Spanish speaking CHWs)
el 17 de Febrero de 2022
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, (hora eastern)

MHP Salud los invita a un espacio virtual abase del Covid-19 diseñado para promover apoyo en temas relcionados con sus sugerencias que impactan a un(a) promotor(a) de salud. Un espacio virtual diseñado especialmente para Promotores de Salud por Promotores. Una red de apoyo profesional creando opurtunidades de aprendizaje con el propósito de alinear las mejores practicas en cada sesión virtual.
Unase para la opurtunidad de desaroyar su conosimento y practica sobre el impacto del autocuidado y la salud mental que sostiene y promueve nuestro trabajo en la comunidad.
Platicas/Discusiones sobre:

los desafíos experimentados durante la pandemia (Covid-19)
las mejores prácticas y estrategias de los Promotores de Salud al trabajar con la población de su centro de salud. (opurtunidad de fortlezer y compartir)
el bienestar y beneficios del autocuidado
herramientas y recursos relacionado a los temas de las sesiones

El Grupo de Apoyo programado trimestralmente: 2:00PM a 3:00PM ET
Para registrarse por favor use el sitio web:

registrarse

WEBINAR: The How, What, and Why of Housing Data Collection
2022-02-16 08:00 - 09:30
WEBINAR Feb 16th
1pm EST

The How, What, and Why of Housing Data Collection
Data is a powerful tool, but health centers often struggle with collecting and accessing the correct data to make meaningful decisions and address patients’ social determinants of health (SDOH). This webinar will explore ways to collect and filter SDOH data for organizational planning and advocacy.

REGISTER

Webinar Series: Telehealth and the Impact of CHWs
2022-02-08 07:00 - 08:00
4-Part Webinar Series: The Role of Telehealth in Expanding Access to Health Care and Social Services
February 8th at 12p EST

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs(IEA) invites you to a free webinar on:

Telehealth and the Impact of Community Health Workers(CHWs)

Webinar Description
The rapid expansion of telehealth services to access health care during the COVID19 pandemic raised concerns of widening gaps in health equity among populations at risk. This 4-part webinar series will address these concerns by identifying barriers and by highlighting sustainable models that have reduced inequalities and improved health outcomes. Presenters will describe the role of telehealth and what staffing, programmatic, and process changes have been implemented to increase access to health care, and social services.
Learning Objectives

Describe the unique challenges rural communities face in social vulnerability in addition to issues in access to specialty care and comprehensive services that may be mitigated through CHW’s skills in navigating health related social needs and resources to support chronic care management and behavioral health interventions.
Gain awareness of the strengths and limitations of prominent solutions to fill provider vacancies due to barriers in infrastructure, capacity, and patient resistance.
Understand the history of the CHWs’ role in team-based care in rural communities in addition to opportunities for their individual advancement through policy and workforce development; with telehealth as a potential vehicle to their increased participation.
Describe lessons learned in implementing, revising, and sustaining CHW programs financially featuring perspectives on state-wide reimbursement channels versus provider and practice ROI.

For more information about the series, contact Veronica Roa at vroa@hrsa.gov.
For more resources and tools about telehealth, visit:
https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/telehealth/index.html [lnks.gd].

Register Here

Advanced Navegante Training
2022-02-07 12:30 - 15:30
Clinica Esperanza is currently accepting applications for our 10-week, Advanced Navegante Training Program, which is set to begin on 2/7/2022. Individuals accepted into the program will be trained as Community Health Workers and will have the opportunity to complete a Medical Interpreter course, completely free of charge.

More information can be found on the application linked here.

The course will include the following:
1- Community Health Worker Training Certificate (Includes on-site or virtual meetings 2 evening per week for 10 weeks)
2- Chronic Disease short course (Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease)
3- Case Management training
4- Fist AID/CPR training
5- Formal Medical Interpreter training course: ($650 value- this will be free of charge for Navegante training participants who qualify)
6- Vida Sana training (Lifestyle change program for low Literacy Spanish -Speaking Adults): One Weekday Evening for 10 weeks.Medical Interpreter Training will be free for individuals who pledge to complete the Navegantes Program. There will be a limited amount of slots available for those who wish to enroll in the Medical Interpreter Course ONLY. Enrolling in the Medical Interpreter Course ONLY will also require cost of tuition.ANTP is set to begin on Monday 2/7/2022. CHW and Vida Sana classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pm, respectively. Medical Interpreter classes will be held on Saturdays 8:30am-2:00pm.We thank you for your interest and encourage you to reach out with any questions or topics you would like to hear about throughout the program. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at:Info@aplacetobehealthy.org
Virgiliol@aplacetobehealthy.org

Transgender Introductory Primer
2022-01-21 07:00 - 09:30
How Can You Be An Ally to the Transgender Community?
Friday, January 21 2022 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

About this Webinar
The Transgender Introductory Primer is ideal for a variety of professionals in the helping and health professions, particularly mental health, social service and medical providers. During this training, participants will learn basic terminology and theory, how to ask for pronouns, health disparities facing the transgender community, resiliency factors, gender transition paths and support needs, and targeted best practices. Providers will have an opportunity following the training to list themselves in MaineTransNet’s community health database.

What you’ll learn
At the end of the recording, participants will be able to:

Participants will be able to understand basic terminology and theory as they relate to transgender health.
Participants will be able to describe health disparities facing the transgender community.
Participants will be able to identify resiliency factors, gender transition paths and support needs, and targeted best practices for serving the transgender community.

Subject Matter Experts

Quinn GormleyMore

REGISTER HERE

Credential(s) eligible for contact hours:Sponsored by New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC), a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours are 1. Provider ID: 1131137 Event ID: PM1131137_01212022.

If you are not seeking a CHES/MCHES contact hours, if you complete the post-test and evaluation, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. The Certificate will include the length of the course.

Campaign Manager Training Program
2022-01-18 14:00 - 16:00
Campaign Manager Training Program
Organization: Renew US
Location: Remote (US)
Program Start Date:
January 18th, 2022
Program Schedule Options:
Track A: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 7pm-9pm ET
Track B: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 11am-1pm ET
Track C: Saturdays 11am-6pm ET (two, 30-minute breaks between sessions)

About the Program
The Renew U.S. Training Program trains up and coming professional progressive campaign managers and staff. We will support alumni of the program as they go on to manage electoral, ballot initiative, and issue campaigns in state legislatures across the country. The Training Program will include:
● Direct instruction, coaching, and project-based work
● Communication, delegation, and conflict resolution skills
● Guest speakers, Q&As, and in-person events to facilitate community development
● Additional career support and opportunities beyond the duration of the program
The program will begin January 18th, 2022 and run for 8 weeks. A typical week will include 2 hours of direct instruction, 2 hours of discussion or coaching, and 2 hours of collaborative project-based work. Participation in the program is free. Need-based stipends will also be available by application. We are recruiting a diverse group committed to advancing an ambitious Green New Deal policy platform, prioritizing outreach to frontline, BIPOC, and working class communities. Dedication and alignment with our goals will be given preference over professional experience. All are encouraged to apply regardless of age, experience, education, or location.
About Renew U.S.
Renew integrates deep organizing, policy advocacy and electoral politics to achieve immediate state-level policy victories and long-term, sustained political transformation. In 2020, we built a strong foundation and a powerful multi-racial coalition of over 150 grassroots organizations. In 2021, we launched our first training program, successfully recruiting over 100 participants that will go on to work for progressive causes across the country. This new model is designed to build lasting power and scale on the timeframe needed to meet the social and environmental crises we face.
Other questions?
Email frida@renewnewengland.org
How to Apply
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Apply using our Google Form Application!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeSyOTQ8FKu3wkRUhVcNm-2KDj-iySJ8blBSyZ1nVXKRjKgA/viewform
Program Deadlines:
December 10th, 2021 for Early Admission
January 8th, 2022 for General Admission

Health Professionals, Peace through Health and American Fragility in a Pandemic Era
2022-01-12 07:00 - 08:00
Webinar
Wednesday, January 12 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
“Health Professionals, Peace through Health and American Fragility in a Pandemic Era“
How can public health lead to public trust?

Register Here
After this webinar, participants will be able to:

Define “American fragility”
Identify 1-3 possible roles health professionals are already playing to address “national fragility”
Identify 1-3 new ways health professionals can increase their professional engagement to address American fragility
Identify 1-2 policy options to address American fragility

Note: This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1 total Category I continuing education contact hours.

The Three R's of Hoarding - Hosted by RI Elder Info
2021-12-02 03:30 - 12:00 | East Greenwich Veteran Firemen’s Association, 80 Queen Street, East Greenwich, RI, 02818, United States
RI Elder Info Event
December 2nd, 2021
8:30 am-5pm
In-Person OR Zoom
Compulsive hoarding, or “Hoarding Disorder”, is a recognized mental disorder featured in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition). Join RI Elder Info for this In-Person or Zoom Event to learn about The Three R’s of Hoarding: Recognition, Resources and Realistic Actions.
Link to Register
WHERE
Overlooking the beautiful Greenwich Bay at the East Greenwich Veteran Firemen’s Association at 80 Queen St East Greenwich 02818.
Masks will be required. If you would prefer not to wear a mask we are happy to welcome you virtually.
COST
Pre-Registration is required
Cost $75 per person
Continuing Education Units have been applied for in the following professions:
Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Chemical Dependency Professionals, Peer Recovery Specialists, Community Health Workers, Building Inspectors,

Virtual Senior Resource Fair
2021-11-04 05:00 - 07:00
Join RI Elder Info on on their Facebook page to watch the 2nd Annual Virtual Senior Resource Fair! Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Alzheimer’s Senior Center Events and Emergency Preparedness will all be discussed! Guests will answer your questions in real time!

See their website: https://rielderinfo.com/
See their Facebook announcement: https://www.facebook.com/RIElderInfo/posts/1851161198401201

CHW Cardiovascular Health/Diabetes Management Virtual Training
2021-10-25 13:00 - 15:00
Community Health Worker
Cardiovascular Health/Diabetes Management Virtual Training
October 25, 2021 – December 13, 2021

Link to Printable Flyer Here
Delivered by the Community Health Worker Association of RI,
Institute for Education in Healthcare, Rhode Island College
Topics: Motivational Interviewing and Social Determinants of Health, Stroke, Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes, Healthy Eating and Weight Control, Lifestyle Interventions
This training fulfills the educational content hours requirement for the Rhode Island Certification Board’s application for Cardiovascular Health/Diabetes specialty endorsement.
Mondays 5pm – 7pm (EST);
Thursdays 9am 11am (EST)
Synchronous zoom instruction on the above days
plus weekly 1-2 hour asynchronous lessons
TO APPLY, Paste link into browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScANKSFDX33bLBB4Z2FuFYnOQNAL8YN9j8pqxEHMoI-y23dVA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Questions? Email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu
This FREE training is for certified Community Health Workers only

This training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health

Oral Health CHW Training
2021-07-21 17:00 - 19:00
Oral health is FUNDAMENTAL to overall good health, yet it is so under-noticed. In this three-hour, CEU course, Community Health Workers will learn the basics around oral health so that they can impart imformation to clients and help their own organizations advocate.
July 21st 5-7pm
and July 28th 5-7pm
Dr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum, Chief of the Oral Health Program at the RI Department of Health will instruct.
Register here!
A note – when you register you will get your own individualized Zoom link. Please do not share that link with colleagues, and rather, have them register separately. Thanks!

NAMI SUMMER 2021 VIRTUAL PEER TO-PEER RECOVERY EDUCATION COURSE
2021-07-13 06:00 - 08:00
The NAMI Peer to Peer Recovery Education Course is an 8-week recovery education course, open to anyone (18 years of age and over), experiencing a mental health challenge, and is ready to lead and manage a more self-directed path with their recovery. This course is designed to encourage growth, encourage healing and further one’s recovery by setting personal goals and successfully following through with those goals that are set.

NAMI –Rhode Island will be holding the NAMI Summer 2021 Virtual Peer to Peer Recovery Education Course On:
Tuesdays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
July 13, 20 & 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

A Screening is required
To register for a screening/interview and for more information, please contact:
Jeremiah Rainville, CCSP, CPRS, CCHW
Peer Program Manager
154 Waterman Street, Suite 5B
Providence, RI 02906 at
401-371-6527 or jeremiah@namirhodeisland.org
or
Annette A. Joseph, CPRS, CCHW
Peer Program Coordinator and Resource Specialist at
401-331-3060 annette@namirhodeisland.org

Webinar: People with Disabilities, Health Equity & the Pandemic
2021-06-28 09:00 - 10:00
Achieving Health Equity for People with Disabilities During the Pandemic and Beyond
Register for webinar here!

In the United States, one in four adults has a disability and the pandemic has disproportionately impacted this community and made it more difficult to access care. Some people with disabilities were more likely to become infected with or have a severe illness from COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions or living situations. The pandemic also affected their psychological and financial health, with people with disabilities experiencing higher rates of unemployment than the general population. While individuals with disabilities were often given higher priority status for receiving the vaccine, many of the COVID-19 vaccine websites violated disability rights, hindering access.
This webinar will explore these challenges and showcase strategies to address the diverse needs of people living with disabilities and work toward health equity. Expert panelists will discuss:

The pandemic’s impact on individuals with disabilities and Johns Hopkins’ partnership to create a database on the prioritization of the disability community in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

A health plan’s response to support people with disabilities during the pandemic, expanding telehealth and increased care options, and addressing comorbidities and the needs of COVID-19 longhaulers

Addressing the intersection of disability, race, and ethnicity and the importance of cultural and linguistic competency in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

Closed captioning and an ASL interpreter will be available
Register here!

CHW Conference: Creating Wellness In Your Life and Work
2021-06-25 05:00 - 08:00
Register Here!
Flyer here!
Virtual event for community health workers to be in community while focusing on caring for the self

Key Speaker: Dr. Peggy Swarbrick
Dr. Swarbrick is the Associate Director of the Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies and a Research Professor in the Applied Department of Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University and CSPNJ Wellness Institute Director.

Breakout Work

Focus on your target client population as you put the Wellness Lessons to work in breakout groups.
Brought to you by CHWARI, the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College, and funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health
Register here!
Link to flyer!

"Parenting During COVID" ECHO
2021-05-11 08:00 - 09:00
New ECHO Series Starts Tuesday May 11th!

“COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND SUPPORT SPECIALISTS: WORKING AND THRIVING IN THE NEW NORMAL”

WHEN THIS ECHO MEETS
Sessions will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 12:00-1:00pm starting Tuesday May 11th through December 14th.
Register Here
WHAT THIS ECHO WILL FOCUS ON
Community Health Workers (CHWs) have continued to thrive despite a new reality where they may no longer be able to meet patients face to face, in clinics or their homes, and have had to shift how they serve their communities. During this ECHO subject matter experts, CHW’s, and folks from other related fields will have the chance to learn more about and discuss topics identified as important by CHWs and other community engaged health workers, related to social determinants of health, during this challenging time. Each topic will relate to ways you have/can adapt. During this series, resources shared will be focused on New Hampshire but folks from anywhere are welcome to join. Developed in partnership with the NH CHW Coalition.
SCHEDULED TOPICS:

SESSION/TITLE
DATE

1 – Parenting during COVID
5/11/2021

2 – Aging related resources or long term planning
6/8/2021

3 – Motivational Interviewing
7/13/2021

4 – Working with homeless population
8/10/2021

5 – Health insurance
9/14/2021

6 – Social security
10/12/2021

7 – SUD/OUD and co-occurring disorders
11/9/2021

8 – Social isolation
12/14/2021

Register Here

Making Contact: A Training for COVID-19 Contact Tracers
2021-01-05 - 2021-04-04
This is a free training
Introductory online course for entry-level COVID-19 contact tracers, for use by health agencies in rapid training of new contact tracers. The training will be augmented by state/local specific training required to orient individuals to jurisdiction-specific protocols. This training focuses on building knowledge for remote contact tracing; a subsequent release will include a module on field services.
Link to training

Storytelling for Public Health
2021-01-05 - 2021-03-22
Self-Paced Training Opportunity!

How can you effectively convey your public health message using storytelling?
The CDC is excited be offering this self-paced course, which you can now find through the NEPHTC!This course introduces storytelling as an effective communication tool in public health practice. In this course you will learn the elements of story and become familiar with two formats that you can use to frame your story. After reviewing real public health examples in a variety for formats, try outlining your own story using a storyboard!
You will need to create a username to read more – here’s the link!
Register

NAMI Peer to Peer Recovery Education Course on Zoom
2021-01-05 06:00 - 08:00
The NAMI Peer to Peer Recovery Education Course is an eight week recovery education course open to anyone (18 years and older), experiencing a mental health challenge, and is ready to lead and manage a more self-directed path with their recovery. This course is designed to encourage growth, encourage healing and further one’s recovery by setting personal goals and succesfully following through with those goals that are set.
NAMI Recommends this course for those who need their certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist or Community Health Worker.
To Register/Apply call Annette A. Joseph, CPRS, CCHW at 401-331-3060 or email annette@namirhodeisland.org.

CHW Mobilization Strategy Information Webinar
2020-12-18 10:00 - 11:30
Please join NACHW Friday, December 18, 2020 3-4:30pm ET
Morehouse School of Medicine, funded by the Office of Minority Health, is implementing the National COVID- 19 Resiliency Network (NCRN). The purpose of NCRN is to coordinate a strategic and structured national network of national, state/territorial/tribal and local public and community-based organizations that will mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minority, and rural populations.
The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) is a non-profit, membership organization of CHWs and allies, united across geography, ethnicity, and sector to support communities in achieving equity and social justice. NACHW is a national strategic partner of the Morehouse NCRN initiative.
Topics to be discussed include:

National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) Overview
Overview of the NCRN CHW mobilization strategy:

NCRN Community engagement, Advisory Board & Community Coalition board
CHW environmental scan and listening sessions conducted by NACHW
CHW recruitment (CHWs include, promotores de salud, Community Health Representatives, Community Health Aides, Community Outreach Specialists, peers, ect) from communities of focus in the NCRN initiative to provide subject matter expertise, infrastructure, support, and direct community engagement.
Community Bridges CHW capacity-building program for Community-Based Organizations
Discussion of communication & information dissemination

Q & A

To register for the webinar please click HERE
For questions, please contact awlivingston@msm.edu

Pathways to Homelessness among Older Adults with Mental Illness
2020-12-16 09:00 - 10:00
National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging Webinar

Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
Webinar Registration [lnks.gd]
Participants will learn:

How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected adults 50 years of age and older who are experiencing homelessness and have multiple chronic conditions, including behavioral health conditions.
Which interventions and best practices are most effective in responding to the behavioral health needs of older adults experiencing homelessness.

Presenter:

Lisa Worth, MA, ESG Homeless Programs Coordinator, Division of Aging and Adult Services, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Spanish Bienestar Financiero
2020-12-03 12:30 - 13:30
Spanish Bienestar Financiero 12/3/20 at 5:30pm
https://bienestarfinanciero-pvdpromise.eventbrite.com

Acompáñenos a este taller interactivo, el cual lo ayudará a comprender mejor cómo sus decisiones financieras afectan su bienestar general. Usted recibirá consejos prácticos y herramientas para ayudarle a mejorar la administración del dinero y lograr sus metas financieras. En este taller GRATUITO usted aprenderá:
 La importancia de establecer metas financieras y cómo alcanzarlas
 Cómo hacer un presupuesto personal y un plan de ahorro
 Cómo obtener una copia gratis de su reporte crediticio
 Pasos para mejorar su puntaje de crédito

Free Financial Well-Being Workshop
2020-12-01 12:30 - 13:30
Register here:
https://financialholiday2020.eventbrite.com

This interactive workshop will help you gain a better understanding of how your financial choices impact your wellbeing. Participants come away with practical tips and best practices for better money management and financial success. Join us for a FREE workshop where you will learn:
 The importance of setting financial goals and how to achieve them
 How to create a personal budget and a savings plan
 How to get a free credit report
 Steps to help raise your credit score

Raising the Bar: On Racism, Health and Publication Standards
2020-11-19 07:00 - 08:00
Raising the Bar: On Racism, Health and Publication Standards
Subject Matter Expert: Rhea Boyd MD, MPH
Date: 11/19/2020 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Link to Registration

About this Webinar
Dr. Boyd will explore racism as a root cause of racial health inequities. Given this foundation, she will issue a challenge to researchers, journals, reviewers, and readers to engage racism within their analysis of racial health inequities.

What you’ll learn
At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
List 2 concrete ways racism impacts health
Analyze racial disparities emerging during the US COVID19 pandemic and the racial disparities evidenced by disproportionate police violence, within the history of racism in the US
Propose new publication standards that engage racism as a root cause of racial health inequities

Assessing the Mental Health Needs of Older Adults
2020-10-27 08:00 - 09:00
Conversation Starters for Community Health Workers:
Assessing the Mental Health Needs of Older Adults

Live Webinar!
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 12-1:00pm EST
Click Here to Register!

Learning Objectives:

Discuss how to effectively communicate with older adults regarding their mental health
Describe how to complete an assessment in the community vs. in the office/telehealth
Identify stigma associated with mental health treatment by older adults in general and especially those from minority backgrounds

Presented by:
Marcia Liss, PhD
Psychologist, Lifespan Physician Group, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Deborah M. Robitaille, LICSW
Clinical Social Worker, Miriam Hospital, Outpatient Geriatric Psychiatry

Continuing Education:
Continuing education certificates are available free of charge for those who: 1.) Attend in full, the live or recorded webinar session and 2.) Complete and submit the required Program Evaluation and/or Self-Assessment Survey Forms.

Community Health Worker Training in Cardiovascular Disease/Diabetes Management
2020-10-01 07:00 - 2020-10-31 09:00
Community Health Worker Training in
Cardiovascular Disease/Diabetes Management
Topics: Motivational Interviewing, Social Determinants of Health, Stroke, Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes, Healthy Eating and Weight Control, Lifestyle Interventions
On-Line Zoom Platform
October 1, 2020 – December 17, 2020
Apply by: September 25, 2020
To request an application, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu
Printable FLYER here.
This training is for certified Community Health Workers only

Synchronous Weekly Training Dates* (course is 35 hours, including weekly asynchronous assignments)

*October 1, Th 11am – 1pm
October 23, Fr 11am – 1pm
November 20, Fr 11 am – 1pm

October 2, Fr 11am – 1pm
October 30, Fr 11am – 1pm
December 4, Fr 11 am – 1pm

October 9, Fr 11am – 1pm
November 6, Fr 11am – 1pm
*December 10, Th 11am – 1pm

October 16, Fr 11am – 1pm
November 13, Fr 11am – 1pm
*December 17, Th 11am – 2pm

This satisfies the training requirement for CHW certification in CVD/DM. For more, see RICB website.
This training is FREE
Presented by the Rhode Island College / / Funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health

An Introduction to Transgender Health
2020-09-18 13:30 - 15:30
Please join us virtually for
An Introduction to Transgender Health
Wednesday, September 23, 2020| 5:30-7:30 pm
See Full Agenda & Register
Program Description
This virtual educational activity will provide both physicians and medical professionals an introduction to the transgender community, including how to provide culturally-sensitive care and use appropriate vocabulary to improve the patient-provider relationship and decrease healthcare disparities. Physicians and healthcare professionals will learn about the barriers members of the transgender community face when accessing healthcare, as well as strategies to recognize and decrease barriers to care.
Target Audience:
Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Social Workers, Medical Students, Dental Professionals, Residents & Fellows, CCRI Allied and Rehab Health Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Clinical Instructors.
Learning Objectives:

Provide culturally sensitive care in practice by using language that is respectful and avoiding terms that can be harmful or traumatic to transgender patients.
Provide more sensitive care to transgender patients due to an increased understanding of barriers transgender patients face in healthcare.

REGISTRATION FEE: $25.00
Fee includes continuing education credits & access to webinar & slides.
Cancellations/substitutions must be made in writing to CME@Brown.edu at least 2 business days prior to the event, no later than September 21, 2020. “No shows” are subject to the full conference fee. This event is subject to change or cancellation.

CLAS and Maternal Health: Improving the Quality of Care for Racial and Ethnic Minority Women
2020-09-03 10:00 - 11:00
Supporting Maternal Health Over the Life Course Webinar Series
CLAS and Maternal Health:
Improving the Quality of Care for Racial and Ethnic Minority Women
WEBINAR
Thurs, September 3, 2020 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET
Register Here
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Overview
This webinar will discuss efforts to improve the quality of care for racial and ethnic minority women as it
relates to maternal health.
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
 Discuss the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (National CLAS
Standards) as a critical element in improving the quality of care for racial and ethnic minority women.
 Describe health disparities and inequities related to the maternal health care of racial and ethnic
minority women.
 Identify maternal health resources to improve the quality of care for racial and ethnic minority women,
such as the Office of Minority Health Maternal Health Care Course.
Audience
Health and social services providers, lactation consultants, oral health providers, public health
professionals, early childhood education programs, program and policy staff, community and faith-based
organizations along with stakeholders addressing women and girls’ health issues

Questions? Contact Corstella.Johnson@hhs.gov
Hosted by the US Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Regions 1—10

Mental Health and Aging 101
2020-09-02 08:00 - 09:00
Live Webinar!
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020
12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Register Here
This presentation is supported by the Rhode Island Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program at University of Rhode Island and Care New England. After participating in this webinar, learners will be able to:
1. Review mental health concerns observed in older adults
2. Recognize the negative impacts of aging stereotypes
3. Identify ways to promote emotional health
4. Discuss mental health during pandemic

Presented by:
Cindy Woolverton, Ph.D.
Post-doctoral Fellow
VA Boston Healthcare System
