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Bridging Gaps in Health: The Impact of Community Health Workers on Access and Community Resilience in Marginalized Communities
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Target Audience
Primary care physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, substance use disorder professionals, or clinic staff who support behavioral health services.
Purpose
Led by a panel of behavioral health experts, Behavioral Health ECHO helps participants learn best practices for treating common mental health conditions and connect with peers from around the state to discuss and learn best practices in identifying and treating behavioral health issues. The curriculum is delivered at no cost through case-based learning strategies via video conferencing technology.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the role of community health workers (CHWs).
- Define how CHWs improve access to health services.
- Recognize the contribution of CHWs to building resilient communities.
Speakers
Taylor Dominguez, MPH
Community Training and Education Manager, Global Center Applied Health Research, Arizona State University (ASU)
Taylor is the Community Training and Education Manager at the ASU Office of Community Health, Engagement, and Resiliency. She received her Master of Public Health in May 2020 with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health. Taylor joined the OCHER team in August 2022 and works to create culturally relevant trauma-informed training and resources for Community Health Workers and other health professionals that address toxic and traumatic stress for children, youth, and families. Taylor’s professional interests include mental health promotion, maternal and child health, border health, and addressing health disparities.
Dana R. Hunter, PhD
Assistant Director, Research Portfolio Manager, Office of Community Health, Engagement, and Resiliency, Arizona State University (ASU) and Executive Director, Human Trafficking Prevention, Louisiana Governor's Office
Dr. Hunter is the Assistant Director, Research Portfolio Manager at the ASU Office of Community Health, Engagement, and Resiliency. She received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Social Work from LSU. Presently, Dr. Hunter serves as Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards lead staff person for their “No Kid Hungry” Initiative to end childhood hunger in Louisiana. Dr. Hunter and her multi-disciplinary team of agency and policy leaders develop and implement the state’s evidence-informed plan to end childhood hunger.
Nury Stemple
Research Specialist, Global Center Applied Health Research, Arizona State University
Nury has over 20 years of experience as a Health Educator/Community Health Worker, conducting outreach and engagement in vulnerable communities and collaborating with community-based organizations and key stakeholders. She provided direct services to community members, including conducting care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions, conducting psychosocial assessments, and making referrals within the community and resources. She also Implemented community outreach and engagement plans. Nury previously worked as a health educator at the University of Arizona in the College of Medicine Mobile Health Program and the UA Cancer Center. Her areas of expertise include public health education, and maternal and child health, she has a passion for advocating and empowering families, strengthening resiliency, and addressing health disparities.
Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
(DMU) and the Iowa Primary Care Association. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Nurse: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.5 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit is awarded.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Disclosures
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Autumn Brunia, DO - Planning Committee Member
- Tiffany Conroy, MSW, LISW - Moderator
- Jon Decker, LMHC - Planning Committee Member
- Bery Engebretsen, MD - Activity Director
- Morgan Friend - Activity Coordinator and Moderator
- Nicole Gastala, MD - Planning Committee Member
- Anasara Henry, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC - Planning Committee Member
- Janice Landy, MD - Planning Committee Member
- Danielle O'Brien-Day, LMHC, NCC - Planning Committee Member
- Liz Rosa - Activity Coordinator
- Andrea Storjohann MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, CADC - Planning Committee Member
- Taylor Dominguez, MPH - Speaker
- Dana R. Hunter, PhD - Speaker
- Nury Stemple - Speaker
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.50 AOA Category 2A
- 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 1.50 IBON