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Education and Engagement Opportunity for CHWs on December 17th, 2020

Medtronic Foundation and various supporting groups are offering a Community Health Worker Training on CHWs and COVID-19: Trauma, Hope, and Helping Others- Are you pouring from an empty cup? 

Thursday, December 17th, 2020 from 10:00-11:30 AM CT join the Medtronic Foundation, CHW Solutions, Hennepin Healthcare, Minnesota CHW Peer Network, the Minnesota CHW Alliance, and WellShare International in learning about the following topics: 

  • Mankato, MN- A Sampling of Effective CHW COVID-19 Strategies
  • Foundations in Trauma-Informed Care for Community Health Workers 
  • A CHW Self-Care Toolkit: Greif, Wellness, and Helping Others
  • Breakout sessions with fellow CHWs exploring experiences and insights

Participants will gain the following about the co-ourring pandemics of COVID-19 and racism: 

  • Learn about COVID-19 community education and outreach efforts, including interacting with CHW colleagues about lessons learned and planning for the future
  • Expand their CHW skillset to apply foundations and best practices in trauma informed care to their CHW COVID-19 work
  • Add to their personal self-care toolkits, including concrete practices for handling grief and budling wellness

Informational PDF (click to download): CHWs and Trauma Dec 17 2020 SAVE THE DATE

Zoom link to join on December 15th: https://zoom.us/j/98840554449

 

 

4 Comments

  1. mireille

    To whom it may concern,
    Is this training still available? I am interested in Community Health Worker program.

    • James Walsh
      James Walsh

      Hello,

      Thanks so much for reaching out. I’m sorry but this event was hosted almost 5 years ago. I’d recommend subscribing to our newsletter for the most up to date opportunities for professional development.

  2. Onisojikume Dawodu

    Please I’m very interested in this program, how do I apply for it? I already work in a mental health hospital at Anoka Metro regional treatment center and I am looking forward to further my education as a nurse so this program will go a long way. please let me know how I can apply for it .I am a mental health program assistance with the state I have a two years degree in child care and child development and I have my CNA. please, this program will help me to further my education and also help me grow. so I’ll be able to help back the community in general. My phone number is 763-228-7043

    • James Walsh
      James Walsh

      Thank you so much for reaching out! I’m sorry, but this event was held almost 5 years ago. Keep an eye out on our newsletter and homepage for other professional development opportunities though!

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