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.
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Have you heard about…?
- The Pawtucket Central Falls CHW networking sessions are back! See schedule here and contact Cristy Romero RomeroCr@familyserviceri.org 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 MFARESEARCHTEA@GMAIL.COM
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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.
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- 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.
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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
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 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.
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- The Refugee Dream center is seeking donations and volunteers.
- For more information about donations call 401-300-0544 or emails info@refugeedreamcenter.org
- For more information about volunteering call 401-300-0544 or email volunteer@refugeedreamcenter.org
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- 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.
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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 meditateforwellbeing@gmail.com
- For more program and schedule information, visit the Warwick Center for the Arts website(hyperlinked above) – or email meditateforwellbeing@gmail.com
- 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)
salazarsw@familyserviceri.org
I use she/her/hers pronouns! How about you?