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Meet our 2020 NCFH Scholarship Recipients - Part 1 of 3: Midwest Stream

7/27/2020

 
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This is part 1 of a 3 part series spotlighting this year’s recipients of the Bobbi Ryder Migrant Health Champion Award. These individuals are pursuing educational opportunities that will further their work to ensure access to quality healthcare for Agricultural workers and their families.  #AgWorkerAccess 

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Name:  Hermelinda Marquez
Health Center:  Valley-Wide Health Systems – Alamosa CO
Health Center Role:  Interpreter/Translator
Educational Goal:  Pursuing a certification course in Translation
 

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​Please tell us a little bit more about what you’re studying and how you are going to apply that in your work with Ag Workers?
I am going to look into an Interpreter class so that I can become certified. This will help me become more knowledgeable, so I help our patients better.
 
What led you to become an Ag Worker Access Champion? 
I saw the need for those who can’t communicate due to language barriers.
 
Why do you care about increasing access to care for Ag workers?
I feel that because of their language barriers they fall through the cracks and don’t get the medical care they need.
 
What advice would you give to individuals interested in/considering a career in migrant health?
I love serving the patients and the community. It is very satisfying to me that I am able to help others with language communication.


About the Bobbi Ryder Migrant Health Scholarship Award:  Since 1984, NCFH has awarded more than $220,000 in scholarships to health center staff and board members to assist them in in pursuing their educational goals and to contribute to the development of the Community Health Center workforce.  The award is named in honor NCFH’s former CEO and lifelong Migrant Health Champion, Bobbi Ryder.  
 
These scholarship awards ae made possible through funds raised from sales of NCFH commemorative fine art prints and posters. 
  • To support this program, visit our Commemorative Artwork page.
  • Questions?  Contact favre@ncfh.org

NCFH News - July 2020

7/9/2020

 
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July 9, 2020 - The latest issue of NCFH news is now available!
  • COVID-19 Project, CLAS Implementation Guide, National Health Center Week, Updated Population Estimates + More!

Stay informed of our events, products and resources, as well as news from the migrant health center community.  Sign up to have NCFH news delivered to your inbox every month.

This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

7/2/2020

 
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For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family –whether it’s backyard cookouts, picnics at the park, family vacations, or even family get-togethers over Zoom! These events are a time for families to reconnect and reflect on traditions. Family functions are also a time to talk about family health. In the United States, all too often a family’s health history includes prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is a condition that affects 88 million American adults–or 1 in 3–and means that a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes affects some communities more than others. For example, 32% of Hispanics and Latinos have prediabetes, and only 1 in 14 are aware that they do. The good news is prediabetes can often be reversed with a healthy diet and more physical activity.

When spending time with family this summer, think about ways you can get healthier together. Here are some ideas to help you get started:
  • Prepare healthier food for barbecues and picnics. It’s not summer without backyard barbecues and cookouts! Serve healthy options such as fruits, vegetables, and low-sugar and low-calorie beverages.
  • Get the family moving. Head outside for a game of soccer,basketball, softball,or kickball.Or just go for a good,brisk family walk. Or stay inside and play an active video game or have a dance party.If your family goes on vacation, incorporate opportunities to walk to, around, or between sites.
  • Create a family health buddy program. Accountability works. Encourage family members to pick a “health buddy” who they can talk to when they feel like they’re slipping into unhealthy behaviors or when they want to celebrate a health win. Texting a family member after completing a workout or when a dessert craving hits can be just what they need to stay on track.

Summer is a time to have fun with family, but it’s also a time to help take care of them. Encourage family members at risk for type 2 diabetes to understand their risk and learn that they can prevent or delay it if they take steps to change their lifestyle. Help them get started today!To learn more about the National Diabetes Prevention Program, visit the CDC web page at https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/index.html or check out our NCFH Diabetes Resource Hub http://www.ncfh.org/diabetesresourcehub.html for more information.

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  • About
    • NCFH History & Mission
    • Staff
    • Careers
    • Board of Directors
    • Partners
    • Artwork >
      • Meet the Artist
      • Call for Artist
    • Scholarships
    • IMPACT
  • Ag Worker Health
    • History
    • Fact Sheets & Reports
    • Open Access Data
    • Number of Ag Workers
    • Migrant Health Centers
    • Ag Worker Organizations
    • Farm Labor Data Dashboard
  • Resources
    • Helpline for Ag Workers
    • Health Education Resources >
      • Diabetes Resource Hub
      • Mental Health Resource Hub
      • SDOH Hub
    • Health Center Toolbox
    • Farmworker Outreach Resources
    • Digital Stories
    • Digital Archive
    • Online Store
  • Training
    • Workforce Development Trainings
    • Webinars >
      • Archived Webinars
    • Midwest Stream Forum >
      • Regional Stream Forums
    • NCFH Consulting & Professional Development Services
  • PROGRAMS
    • INFECTIOUS DISEASES
    • Health Center Learning Collaboratives
  • COVID-19
    • Our Response
    • COVID Educational Resources for Ag Workers
    • COVID Resources for Service Providers
    • COVID Resources for Ag Employers
    • COVID-19 Promising Practices
    • Demonstration Project Grants
    • Farmworker COVID-19 Community Assessments
  • Español