This information was shared in an email from Swanette Salazar CCHW, in her role as the Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI). Some of this info is in the CHWARI Newsletter – some is not due to time issues. We will try to post updates like this on our website so that all resources are ‘out there!’ We are working on a way to coordinate communications better. 🙂
Hi everyone,
After a much-needed newsletter hiatus, I am back! I hope you all are able to take time to reflect on the amazing work you have all been doing this year! Cheers to you! ❤ You all do so much and are a huge part in making RI better, one interaction at a time.
Have you heard about…?
- The Pawtucket Central Falls CHW networking sessions are back! See schedule here and contact Cristy Romero [email protected] for more information and to register.
- 12/12 | 1pm MLPB Legal Problem-Solving Community of Practice | Register here
- The MCH Section at APHA is requesting participants for a study. This study is intended to understand the impact of environments, culture, and social experiences on Black Maternal-Fetal attachment, to bridge the knowledge gap, advance the connection to infant and early childhood development, inform health practices, and enhance the well-being of Black mothers and their infants. See flyer below and contact Tracey at [email protected]
Advocacy & Legislation
- 11/12 | 1pm EST– APHA Legislative Update on congressional activity with Q&A. Join zoom here.
- 11/14 | 6-7:30pm: RIPTA public meeting to share your thoughts on the potential Kingston Station becoming a regional and multimodal transit center in South County! Check out this survey if you would like to attend.
- Providence Comprehensive Plan heads to full council for vote. Learn more about this plan here and how you can participate.
- Check the Bodily Freedom Forever Index to see where local candidates stand on fundamental human rights
- Public Language for Public Health Checklist
- 11/15 9-2pm – RIPIN 2024 Policy Forum. Learn more and register here.
- Center For Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces new policies to reduce maternal mortality, increase access to care, and advance health equity.
- Free Healthy Heart Ambassador Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Training opportunity from RIDOH. Space is limited, see attached flyer for more information. Register here.
- Bradley Conference Virtual Series. Learn more and register for the sessions here.
- 11/21 | 5-7:30pm – American Lung Association FREE event! Register here. See attached PDF to share with others.
- National CHW Policy Working Group – Join us in a national ongoing conversation around federal developments, national advocacy opportunities, and promote CHW Unity. Learn more and register here.
- Environmental Council of RI 2023-2024 Green Report Card
- SAVE RIPTA coalition event. Learn more and buy tickets here.
Professional Development, Opportunities, Resources
- Perinatal Healthcare Workforce Enrichment Series by Black Mamas Matter Alliance – begins 11/13! Learn more and register here.
- 11/14 | 12-1pm webinar: Supporting Infant Feeding Goals in the First 4 Weeks. Download flier here. Register here. This is a training under the New England Public Health Training Center and requires you register for a free account.
- RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence training & events
- 11/12 Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture ( 12-1pm)
- Let’s Talk About Diabetes: Strategies for Management and Patient Engagement
- See attached flyer for a Diabetes Prevention Program starting soon at the North Providence Library.
- Join the upcoming informational sessions to learn more on the RI Certified Professional Midwifery Equity Initiative Class of 2028. Download flier here. Learn more here.
- Upcoming info sessions will be 11/14, 12/12, and 1/9 at 6pm
- 11/18 | 12:30-2pm Webinar: Working Together to Build Trust in Public Health
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- 11/19 Virtual session 8:30a-10:30a – RIAIMH Community Conversations Series
- Open Doors RI: Women and Children’s House – Register here.
- 11/20 at 1pm – AMCHPs MCH Housing Champion Forum. PDF can be located here.
- 12/3 RIPIN Peer Mentor Panel with Advocates in Action. Learn more and register here.
- 12/10 | 12 to 1pm – Culturally Competent Palliative Care. Learn more and register here.
- CDC Overdose Resource Exchange (ORE) resources and tools
- Community Violence Prevention Resource for Action Resource packet
- October 28 webinar 1-2 pm EST. Register here.
- 11/12 virtual session 1-2pm: Using Assessment To Strengthen Support For Fathers And Families
Community Resources, Opportunities, & Events
- 11/14 | 5:30-6:30pm FSRI Foster parent information session. Register here.
- Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? FSRI will be hosting a virtual information for those interested in providing care for a foster youth or interested in growing their family through adoption.
- FUN FACT – November is National Adoption Month
- Here are some local resources for families and foster youth
- Adoption RI: https://adoptionri.org/
- The Village: https://www.rivillage.org/
- Foster Forward: https://www.fosterforward.net/
- Foster Forward Youth Drop in Center: https://www.fosterforward.net/youth-dropin-center
- Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? FSRI will be hosting a virtual information for those interested in providing care for a foster youth or interested in growing their family through adoption.
- Free Flu and COVID vaccines. No registration required
- Upcoming LIHEAP events – 11/15 at FSRI and 11/22 at Iglesia Vision Evangelica
- 11/16 GHHI Community Health Fair at CCRI Liston Campus
- The Burriville Safe Sitter Program begins November 27th. See attached flyer.
- PVD Bike Collective bike mechanics course – Open to all – 6 sessions running Monday evenings from 6-8:30pm from November 11th to December 16th. Learn more and register here.
- The Refugee Dream center is seeking donations and volunteers.
- For more information about donations call 401-300-0544 or emails [email protected]
- For more information about volunteering call 401-300-0544 or email [email protected]
- Join BCBSRI and the Brown University School of Public Health for a panel discussion about the state of household food insecurity and for the release of the 2024 RI Life Index Finding.
Self-Care
- Article: The Mental Health Benefits of Nature – Spending time outdoors to refresh your mind
- Practicing Self-Care During Election Season
- Free Mindfulness Meditation Practice Session at the Warwick Center for the Arts
- Always free. No meditation experience required. All welcome.
- For Zoom link, send email request to [email protected]
- For more program and schedule information, visit the Warwick Center for the Arts website(hyperlinked above) – or email [email protected]
- Still Together Mindfulness Mediation Community Newsletter
- Guided Meditation by Tara Brach
Articles + Videos + Podcasts
- Book: Rethinking Race & Ethnicity in Biomedical Research
- Podcast: AJPH Building Bridges Between Federal & Local Public Health Policies | Audio | Video
- December AJPH Issues
- American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) November Issue
- Article: A Big New Trail in Little Rhody
- Podcast: Healthy Children Podcast – Product Safety: How to Know What to Buy
- Newborn Supply Kits Reduce Maternal Stress and Improve Trust in Government
Potential Funding Opportunities and Request for proposals
- NCCOR Funding Opportunities
- https://www.grants.gov/search-grants
- NACCHO RFP
- National Institutes of Health
- HRSA
- Justice Squared Racial Justice & Systems Change
Hakuna Matata!
Swanette
Swanette Salazar CCHW
Lead Community Health Worker – First Connections Program
Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI)
[email protected]
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