How Community Health Workers and Promotores Can Support Individuals with Complex Needs amid COVID-19
Community health workers and promotores (CHW/Ps), who typically live in the neighborhoods they serve, are uniquely positioned to foster trusting relationships and help individuals navigate the health care system, access needed health and social services, and ultimately achieve better health outcomes. Today, as COVID-19 disproportionately impacts high-risk populations and communities of color, CHW/Ps can play ...
Accelerated Community Health Worker Core Competency Training
APPLY TODAY!!! "Accelerated and Intensive Community Health Worker Core Competency Training" Zoom online format August 6 - September 28, 2020 offered by the Institute for Education in Healthcare, with special application requirements related to completion of RI Certifciation Board's CHW Certification application. If you are ready to apply for RICB CHW certification, you may qualify ...
Calling All Veterans
Virtual Calling All Veterans Day is an opportunity to receive information on resources and benefits from subject mater experts that will empower independent aging for Veterans of all eras, their spouses, or their aging parents. Originally scheduled to take place at the URI Ryan Center in the Spring, due to COVID, Virtual Calling All Veterans Day ...
Mental Health and Aging 101
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 ...
CLAS and Maternal Health: Improving the Quality of Care for Racial and Ethnic Minority Women
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 See PDF Flyer Overview This webinar will discuss efforts to improve the quality of care for racial ...
Community Health Worker Training in Cardiovascular Disease/Diabetes Management
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 ...
Assessing the Mental Health Needs of Older Adults
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 ...
Raising the Bar: On Racism, Health and Publication Standards
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 ...
Free Financial Well-Being Workshop
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 ...