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Year: 2023

Immunization Rates for Virginia Kindergartenders Still Lower Than Pre-Pandemic Levels

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During National Immunization Awareness Month, IPHI’s Senior Program Manager discusses the drop in kindergarten immunization rates in a WDBJ7 interview.

People have been afraid of vaccines or had concerns and questions since the very first vaccine for smallpox was invented. But in turn, those questions, those doubts and their skepticisms have led us to have a really robust and rigorous safety monitoring program for vaccines.

Watch the full interview: Immunization Rates for Virginia Kindergartenders Still Lower Than Pre-Pandemic Levels

Project ECHO: Multiple Sclerosis & Neurodegenerative Diseases: Starting January 3, 2024

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From January to December 2024, on the first (1st) Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m., there will be a training for Project ECHO: Multiple Sclerosis & Neurodegenerative Diseases. Consider registering if you’re a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse, community health worker, or social worker.

This free training program focuses on diagnosing, managing, and treating multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurodegenerative diseases in the primary care setting. 

Participants can earn continuing education credit for each session through the West Virginia University Office of Continuing Education.

The following dates are: January 3, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, and December 4.

For more details, please contact Community Engagement Manager Sarah Ward at [email protected]. 

The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation provides funds for this initiative.

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Continuing Education Training with Jason Anthony – Making an Emergency Kit: 8/22/2023

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CHWs will learn critical emergency preparedness skills for the workplace and field outreach. Being well-prepared is critical, as emergencies may require CHWs to sustain on their own for several days. The course will cover important aspects of emergency preparedness, such as putting together a disaster supplies kit with essential items for dealing with unexpected situations.

Join this webinar on August 22 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

This training is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), together with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of awards totaling $4,339,895 and $3,000,000, respectively, with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit CDC.gov and HRSA.gov

Click: HERE to register.

Continuing Education Training with Jason Anthony – Navigating Social Needs Resources in DC: 8/17/2023

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Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role as a bridge between the public and essential resources during
outreach efforts. This course empowers CHWs with the knowledge of numerous accessible resources. The resource list acquired during the course will be reviewed and updated every six (6) months, ensuring CHWs stay informed and capable of providing vital support to their communities.

Join this webinar on August 17 from 6 to 7 p.m.

This training is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), together with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of awards totaling $4,339,895 and $3,000,000, respectively, with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit CDC.gov and HRSA.gov

Click: HERE to register.

Redirecting Food Waste in Prince George’s County

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In an interview with the Intersection Magazine, IPHI’s Program Associate Heaven Jordan discusses innovative strategies to tackle food waste and support local communities in Prince George’s County.

The Prince George’s Food Equity Council hasn’t always done the job that it is doing now (connecting communities to organizations that provide them with food). Heaven Jordan, the program associate at The Prince George’s County Equity Council, said initially the organization was focused on policy. But when the Covid-19 pandemic storm slowly infected people – causing death, businesses to shut down in the county, and increasing poverty– they jumped in, helping other communities provide healthy food options to residents living in food-insecure neighborhoods.

Read the full interview: Redirecting Food Waste in Prince George’s County

Continuing Education Training with Jason Anthony – Situational Awareness: 8/15/2023

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This course is designed to equip CHWs with the skills to maintain maximum situational awareness while working in the field. Situational awareness (SA) is the ability to comprehend and adapt to one’s environment, understanding its elements and how they evolve over time. By enhancing their situational awareness, CHWs can make informed and effective decisions, enabling them to navigate various environments and circumstances with confidence and efficacy.

Join this webinar on August 15 from 6 to 7 p.m.

This training is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), together with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of awards totaling $4,339,895 and $3,000,000, respectively, with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit CDC.gov and HRSA.gov

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Entrenamiento Para Promotores de Salud: 8/14/2023 – 10/12/2023

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Volante de capacitación en habilidades básicas para promotores de salud en Virginia

¿LE INTERESA MEJORAR LA SALUD DE SU COMUNIDAD?

  • ¿Es usted un ayudante por naturaleza con interés en conectar a sus amigos y vecinos a los recursos y la atención de la salud?
  • ¿Quiere aprender a defenderse a sí mismo y a los demás, la equidad, la salud, apoyando el cambio de comportamiento, manejando enfermedades crónicas y encontrando recursos en su comunidad?

¡ENTONCES ESTE ENTRENAMIENTO ES PARA USTED! 

Agosto 14 – Octubre 12, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, y Jueves.

Para más información, haga cli: AQUÍ.

El proyecto de Promotores de Salud por una Virginia saludable, cuenta con el apoyo de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS) de los EE. UU. como parte de un premio de asistencia financiera por un total de $4.3 millones con el 100 por ciento financiado por CDC/HHS. Los contenidos pertenecen al autor o autores y no representan necesariamente los puntos de vista oficiales ni la aprobación de los CDC/HHS o del gobierno de los EE. UU.

CLIC EN: AQUÍ para aplicar.

2023 Project ECHO: Community Health Workers (CHWs) Community of Practice

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Enhance your skills and knowledge as a CHW through a series of engaging sessions led by subject matter experts. The CHWs Community of Practice series will create a dynamic platform for sharing experiences, insights, and best practices to better serve our communities.

If you have a real-life case study from your experiences as a CHW, submit it here to allow peers to learn and discuss it during the sessions. The case study will guide the topics and discussions, offering valuable insights to fellow CHWs.

2023 Topics
Aug. 10: CHWs and Substance Misuse/Self Harm
Sep. 7: Addressing Those in a Mental Health Crisis
Oct. 5: CHW Self-Care
Nov. 9: CHW Health and Safety
Dec. 7: Motivational Interviewing Techniques
Jan. 11: Supporting the Unhoused

This training is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), together with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of awards totaling $4,339,895 and $3,000,000, respectively, with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit CDC.gov and HRSA.gov

Register and save the date for future trainings:

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SAVE THE DATE: Community Health Workers’ Pathways to Success: 9/14/2023

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In September, IPHI’s Community Health Worker (CHW) Academy will host the CHWs’ Pathways to Success Conference and Career Fair. This event is intended to support the professional development of CHWs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia regions, in collaboration with the health departments of those areas.  

This event will offer workforce development activities, address identified knowledge gaps/specific CHW needs, and provide valuable networking opportunities.  The career fair will feature companies and organizations looking to hire CHWs, as well as on-site networking and interviews.

If your organization would like to participate in the career fair, please contact [email protected]. 

When: Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Where: National Union Building, 918 F St., NW, Washington, DC

The CHW Academy is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3 million with 18.45% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. 

Meeting Local Health Departments’ Data Capacity Needs: Opportunities for Secondary Data Source Providers

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IPHI’s Senior Evaluation Manager co-wrote an article in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice.

Local health departments (LHDs) use data with the intent to understand the issues and trends impacting the health of their community members. Accordingly, many LHDs rely on secondary data to inform their work. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the public health data infrastructure’s unmet needs became even more pronounced with duplicative and competing dashboards, fractured data systems, and limited local data analytic capacity. To better understand LHDs’ data needs, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) hosted a two-hour workshop with about 50 public health practitioners in July 2022. The workshop used a user-centered design approach with participants….

Read the full article: Meeting Local Health Departments’ Data Capacity Needs: Opportunities for Secondary Data Source Providers