The NvCHW Association October newsletter is here!

Please forward to anyone who may be interested!

NRS 449: CHW Agency Pool Regulations
The CHW agency pool regulation was approved by the board of Health on September 8th and further discussed by Legislative Commission on September 21st. The legislative commission has decided to postpone their decision on CHW agency pools until their next meeting (not yet scheduled).

Resource Available: CHW Learning Courses
The CDC Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has created a Community Health Worker web-based learning course that provides six course sessions to educate private and public agencies on the benefits of incorporating Community Health Workers/Promotores into local health workforces.

In addition the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials has developed several Health System Transformation Briefs on Community Health Worker integration into local health systems. The resources provide information and examples on the use of CHWs and their important role in health care delivery.

Become a Member of the NvCHWA!

Membership is only $20 per year and comes with some great benefits such as priority enrollment in our trainings and the ability to serve on our Board of Directors! Check out the benefits and become a member today!

From Beyond Our Borders: Providing Multilingual and Multicultural Health Information
Oct 4th 7:00 AM - 8:00AM; Online

This webinar is designed to assist health professionals and others who work with diverse populations in locating health information. The resources presented are selected for their emphasis on providing culturally relevant information in the preferred language of the population. Resources that provide background about cultural beliefs and other guidance for providing cross-cultural care will also be introduced.

Integration of Community Health Workers Into a Community Health Center Pharmacy
October 17,9:00am-10:00 AM PST; Online

Integrating Community Health Workers into a Pharmacy Setting is a worthwhile challenge. This course offers practical advice on how community health workers are utilized in a federally qualified health center. Learn from experts who systematized the CHW role in both pharmacy and primary care.

Health Literacy: Tools to Health Equity and Empowerment
Friday, October 13th 3:00pm - 4:30pm; Online

Health literacy is an important capacity to process health information in order to make appropriate health decisions. Health literacy is now a critical evidence-based intervention needed by everyone who must interface with health care system to obtain care, services, and treatment. Health literacy in Hawai‘i is evolving process of converging inter-related factors and skills.

Nevada Cancer Control Summit

October 13th - 14th; Reno, NV

Plan to attend the Nevada Suicide Prevention Conference on October 13th and 14th in Reno, NV to expand your knowledge and skills surrounding suicide prevention.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Leader Training

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (daily)
Monday - Thursday, Oct 30 - Nov 2; Las Vegas
(attendance at all four sessions is required)
Cost: $50

Diabetes Disease Self-Management Leader Training

(cross over training for current CDSMP Leaders)
Friday, November 3, 2017; Las Vegas
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $25

Help Others Learn How to Live with A Chronic Condition. Originally developed in Stanford University School of Medicine, Chronic Disease Self Management Program is a 21.5 hour workshop held once a week for six weeks. Workshops are held in locations throughout the community and facilitated by two trained leaders. This live leader training will enable you to facilitate the Chronic Disease Self Management Program and Diabetes Self Management Program and work with diverse groups of participants.

Nevada Cancer Control Summit
November 6th; In-person
Early-bird Registration Fee: $95

Nevada Cancer Control Summit put on by the Nevada Cancer Coalition will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Nevada.

Register and attend this conference to learn more about cancer prevention efforts in Nevada and how you can integrate these efforts into your daily work with your clients!

Early Bird registration is $95 dollars and travel stipends are available!

TMCC: Community Health Worker Online Training
Rolling Enrollment; Online

CSN: Community Health Worker Training
10/24/2017 - 12/19/2017; In-Person

Become a non-medical health advocate to make a difference in your community and facilitate access to community services in necessary resources such as: housing, food, education, employment and healthcare access.
Includes:

Certificate of Course Completion
Mental Health First Aid Certification
CPR/ First Aid Certification

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