Showing posts with label Equity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Equity. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

2015 Health Equity Hero Award


Is someone you know a health equity hero?

The Mid-Atlantic Health Equity Council’s nomination period for the 2015 Health Equity Hero Award is now open. This award highlights the exemplary achievement of the individuals that support community efforts in the goal of ending health disparities and promoting health equity.
 
Nominees can be health care providers, advocates, administrators, clinicians or policy makers. Volunteers and individuals that work to improve health equity and whose efforts make a difference in communities are unsung heroes that deserve to be recognized and honored.
 
The award ceremony will take place in November 2015. Submissions are due September 30, 2015.

Check out the flyer for more information

Online applications can be submitted at http://region3.npa-rhec.org/heroapplication.
Completed hard copy nominations can be sent to Mathew.McCollough@dc.gov.


Thursday, July 30, 2015

It's all about Salud (Health)!

 
It's all about Salud (Health) - How to work effectively with Spanish speakers
 
Two-Part Webinar
Part 1:  Wednesday, August 12 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Part 2:  Friday, August 14 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
 
Have you ever...
  • Felt limited in your ability to effectively communicate with the Spanish-speaking population because you don't understand the language or culture?
  • Wanted to know "what works" to better educate and engage Hispanics in prevention and care programs?
  • Needed to have a better understanding about the Spanish-speaking population in order to do your job?
Come join us for a webinar designed to help!
 
Guest Instructors:
Dr. Dirk G. Schroeder, Executive VP/Chief Health Officer, HolaDoctor.com
Gloria Giraldo, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Latino Health Access