Seminar/Event DetailAddressing Health Disparities through the National Prevention Strategy and PartnershipsDate/Time: 19 February 2015, 2pm - 3:30pm (MST); 11am - 12:30pm (HST) Description: 2015 Webinar Series Addressing Health Disparities through the National Prevention Strategy and Partnerships Presented by Region VIII Federal Partners The Role of Individuals and FamiliesThursday, February 19, 2015, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, MT (4:00-5:30 ET) 2:00-2:05 Welcome and Adobe Connect Logistics
2:05-2:20 What IS the National Prevention Strategy; it’s Strategy to Eliminate Health Disparities; and the Role of Social Determinants of Health
2:20-2:40 More Than Just a Haircut! The Barbershop/Salon Health Outreach Program - Take a quick trip to the shop! In this fun and informative presentation you will learn how you can improve the health of a very captive audience in African American barbershops and salons. The session will discuss disparities, the evidence, and a unique solution.
2:40-3:00 Community Health Workers/Promotores de Salud: Critical Players in the Prevention Workforce - Learn about the characteristics, history and possibilities of the Community Health Workers/Promotores de Salud model as it gains inclusivity in the National public health advocacy and prevention arena. The presentation will include challenges and successes, as well as specific examples of program implementation and evaluation processes.
3:00-3:20 Restoring Voices: Empowering Refugee Communities to Advocate for Women and Girls �¢?? By utilizing innovative programming and collaborating with community partners, the Refugee Services Office in Utah is working to improve the lives of refugee women and girls.
3:20-3:30 Questions & Answers and Additional Resources TO REGISTER, PLEASE GO TO: https://hrsa.connectsolutions.com/nps_webinar_event/event/registration.html Please contact: RegionVIIIFedPartners@HHS.GOV with any questions, to be added to our direct webinar series distribution list, or to request a written transcript of this event. Continuing education credits from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for this activity are pending. |
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