The NCFH training program provides complimentary webinars on a number of topics for organizations that serve migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and other special populations. The goal of this training opportunity is to increase the knowledge, skills and abilities of a diverse health care workforce within these organizations. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to utilize NCFH's training programs that are appropriate for front-line staff, management and board members, clinicians, outreach staff and others.
Upcoming Webinars
Introduction to STIs for Outreach Workers Serving Farmworker Communities
October 6, 2023
1:00pm-2:30pm CT
Join NCFH and Dr. Leandro Mena, the Director of the STD Prevention Division at the CDC to learn about the growing burden of STDs and how they impact immigrant and Latino populations in the U.S. Attendance is open to anyone and all are welcome; this training is tailored for CHWs, promotores de salud, and outreach workers who serve farmworkers.
By the end of the webinar, attendees will have:
October 6, 2023
1:00pm-2:30pm CT
Join NCFH and Dr. Leandro Mena, the Director of the STD Prevention Division at the CDC to learn about the growing burden of STDs and how they impact immigrant and Latino populations in the U.S. Attendance is open to anyone and all are welcome; this training is tailored for CHWs, promotores de salud, and outreach workers who serve farmworkers.
By the end of the webinar, attendees will have:
- Acquired basic knowledge on the most common STIs that they could use in conducting outreach, including burden of disease and trends for the US population and for the Hispanic/Latino population in the US.
- Identified common barriers outreach workers have encountered when discussing sexual health topics among farmworker communities and possible strategies to overcome them.
- With the assistance of the facilitators, identified potential topics for future STI and sexual health training sessions, based on their knowledge of sexual health needs among farmworker communities.
Health Center Preparedness and Response Forum
For health centers serving priority populations, such as agricultural workers, individuals experiencing homelessness, residents of public housing, and other underserved groups including older adults, and Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian patients. HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) will host a four-part webinar series focused on preparing for and responding to a wide variety of emergencies. This webinar series will also promote promising practices and offer strategies for addressing challenges related to both emergency planning and recovery.
Webinar dates below:
All webinars will take place at 12:00 pm CT. Click here to register today!
For health centers serving priority populations, such as agricultural workers, individuals experiencing homelessness, residents of public housing, and other underserved groups including older adults, and Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian patients. HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) will host a four-part webinar series focused on preparing for and responding to a wide variety of emergencies. This webinar series will also promote promising practices and offer strategies for addressing challenges related to both emergency planning and recovery.
Webinar dates below:
- October 12, 2023: Infectious and Vector Borne Diseases
- December 14, 2023: Natural Disasters
- February 8, 2024: Extreme Heat and Wildfires
- April 11, 2024: Workforce and Community Supports
All webinars will take place at 12:00 pm CT. Click here to register today!
Mobilizing an Emergency Preparedness Response for Agricultural Workers
October 19, 2023 1:00pm-2:15pm CT NCFH invites you to join this webinar featuring Health Center Partners of Southern California focused on facilitating an emergency preparedness response for agricultural workers. The webinar will also feature a new resource, Mobilizing an Emergency Response for Agricultural Workers, that describes how to mobilize an emergency response for MSAWs through three key steps: 1) identify and locate MSAW populations during emergencies, 2) develop a communication strategy, and 3) collaborate with community partners for outreach and resources. Come learn ways to better prepare, plan for, and respond to national emergencies that impact agricultural worker populations. |
Participants will:
- Learn the importance of emergency preparedness planning and acquire strategies for how to incorporate agricultural worker populations in the emergency preparedness process
- Identify and develop partnerships with community-based organizations to better respond to emergency efforts to effectively reach this vulnerable population
- Access emergency preparedness resources, including NCFH’s new Mobilizing an Emergency Preparedness Response Guide
Archived Webinars Now Available!
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