Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) is offering a web-based course at no additional cost, for community health workers in an effort to help reduce health disparities and empower patients. This course gives these important community resources tools to help patients communicate better with their doctors and more effectively navigate the healthcare system. This course is available in both English and Spanish.
To access the course, go to www.fairhealthtogether.com, choose Georgia from the state pull-down menu under 'Providers,' and then click the 'Training' tab.
For a full description, please click here.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Program Collaboration Specialist position open
Program Collaboration Specialist
Review of resumes will begin on Monday, March 29, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
For the full job description, please click here.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Continuing Medical Education Workshop
APRIL 1, 2011 2PM TO 5PMINTEGRATING TRADITIONAL HEALING PRACTICES AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Theordora Sockyma-Homewytewa, Hopi Medicine Woman
Dr. Kathy Mohr-Almeida, Curandera
Dr. Susie John, IHS Physician, Navajo Nation
For physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, health educa-tors, dentists, dental hygienists, and other health and social service professionals.
Questions? Contact Kathy.Kelly@nau.edu
High Country Conference Center
201 West Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ
FREE PARKING
Seating limited to the first 75 people.
$30 preregistration before March 18. On site: $40
Send a check for $30 dollars to:
Interdisciplinary Health Policy Institute, NAU
P.O. Box 6013 Flagstaff 86011-6013
Sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Health Policy Institute, NAU
2.75 CME UNITS APPLIED FOR
Now Hiring Native American Liaison & Lay Health Workers
Northern Arizona University’s Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention is recruiting for a part-time, temporary Liaison and two Lay Health Workers to work with the Native American community in Flagstaff. Qualifications include having close connections within Flagstaff’s Native American community.The Liaison will be responsible for planning community cancer prevention activities for Flagstaff’s Native American community, facilitating an advisory committee, coordinating with clinics, and supervising lay health workers.
The 2 Lay Health Workers will be responsible for organizing and conducting cancer prevention activities for Flagstaff’s Native American community.
The positions are part-time, temporary, grant-funded for 16 hours per week; possibility of more hours. Hourly wage depends upon qualifications; no benefits. Continuation of positions is dependent on grant funds through August 31, 2012.
Obtain more information and submit an application at:
http://www.nacp.nau.edu/community.html
A Healthy Life is a Beautiful Life
FREE Dinner * Childcare Provided * Spanish Interpretation
Last year, we assessed the Sunnyside Neighborhood regarding the health of the community. We are applying the strategies you suggested. Join us as we unveil our assessment findings.
For more information please contact Julio Quezada at 928.525.6969
Free Services Include:SOCIAL SERVICES, BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK, DENTAL SCREENING, LEGAL AID, TAX HELP, ID ASSISTANCE, SHELTER SERVICES, JOB SERVICES, VETERAN AND YOUTH SERVICES, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, COLLEGE INFO, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FOOD BOX REFERRALS, UTILITY ASSISTANCE CLOTHING, HAIR CUTS, DAYCARE, FREE STORE, LUNCH AND SNACKS, AND SO MUCH MORE!
FREE BUS RIDE TO PROJECT CONNECT!
BUS ROUTES 2 AND 5
Look for free shuttles from bus stop to CONNECT!
***This flyer serves as your free bus ticket***
***Some services require personal documents***
For more information, call Community Services 928-679-7425
Spread the Word... First Annual Early Childhood Fair
FREE* Oral Health Screenings and Flouride Varnishes
* Children 5 and Under & Pregnant Women
FREE Health Screenings
Kids Stuff Swap (Clothing, Toys and More!)
Car Seat Inspection and Recycling
For more information, call Amy Callahan: (928)637-0416 or e-mail acallahan@azftf.gov
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