This course presents cases that are culturally specific to lifestyle information for a variety of cultures. For example, overviews of religion, social customs, health practices and privacy issues are provided and followed by healthcare case scenarios. While there are no questions to work through in these cases, excellent points are made about many cultures and arm us with critical information to increase our cultural understanding.
The continued existence of health disparities related to race and socioeconomic status reflects a basic contradiction in American society. Equity is inextricably connected to fairness and justice. Addressing solutions to these problems is therefore a process of creating equity in health by correcting social and economic injustice and focusing on basic human rights and the triumph of social justice. Dr. Adewale Troutman, Director of the Fulton Co. Department of Health and Wellness in Atlanta, GA, discusses the process of creating equity in health.
Learning Objectives:
1. At the end of this presentation students will have an understanding of the broad issues surrounding the use and misuse of pesticides in an international setting, especially in developing countries.
2. Students will have an understanding of the issues surrounding exposure pathways for pesticide use, and have an understanding of the risk/benefit issues when controlling food pest and vector borne diseases in developing countries.
Presented by Dr. Mark Robson, Univeristy of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Public Health
Speaker:
Rebecca Brookes, Director of Social Marketing, PPFA
Program Description:
Social Marketing - a process for influencing human behavior on a large scale - is often envisioned as needing a huge budget. This program will discuss how to put your "customer" at the center of this process as we look at effective ways to do marketing and publicity on a limited budget.
Sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Turning Point Social Marketing National Excellence Collaborative
The purpose of this course is to provide public health practitioners with the awareness and knowledge to incorporate diversity and cultural competency concepts, tools, and techniques into their daily work. It is expected that by the end of this course that each participant will be conversant in issues related to culture and health, health disparities, and community health models designed to close the gap in health disparities.
With a high concentration of people with conditions and diseases of public health concern, correctional facilities represent an opportunity to address public health issues. In this program viewers will learn about public health efforts within the prison system as well as the interface between state and local public health and correctional agencies. As leaders in this field, Dr. Lester Wright and Dr. Gus Birkhead will discuss how collaborations between public health and correctional health services benefit the inmates and correctional staff, as well as the larger community.
Today there are significant inadequacies in geriatric mental health practice and policy and a lack of linkage to public health and physical healthcare. This is amplified by the growth in our aging population. This presentation will provide an overview of geriatric mental health in New York State, the impending mental health challenges brought on by the massive growth of older adults that will take place over the next quarter century, and opportunities to improve on these issues.
This broadcast will present advances in the prevention, detection and treatment of breast, skin, cervical and colorectal cancer. Also, Mr. Hutton will describe the results of recent clinical trials that may help clinicians provide individualized treatments that are more effective and have fewer side effects. In addition, Dr. Lichtveld will discuss cancer core competencies aimed at creating surge capacity in the general health professions workforce.
From the deaths of a few young gay white men in 1981, to epidemic and pandemic proportions today, HIV/AIDS is a devastating public health challenge that today disproportionately impacts communities of color in this country and throughout the global community. In the USA, an estimated one million people are living with the virus. Globally, 40 million people are infected including, 17.5 million women and 2.3 million children under the age of 15. Frank Oldham, Executive Director of the National Association of People with AIDS and Doug Fish, M.D., Medical Director, AIDS Treatment Program, Albany Medical Center will discuss the epidemiology of the disease, contemporary clinical and prevention interventions and advocacy. Their talk will address where we are, 25 years into this global public health problem.
This course, consisting of 3 modules, leads users through the various facets of culture and communication in a stimulating format. Learners must make decisions in a real-world public health scenario, while discovering communication strategies they can employ in their daily work. Accredited for 2.5 Category 1 credits CME, 2.5 continuing education contact hours for CHES, and 3 contact hours for nurses
This course consists of three modules. The first module, "Hepatitis A Outbreak," is a story of a Hepatitis A outbreak in a Mexican-American community to demonstrate how effective cross-cultural communication can lead to good solutions. The second module, "Bamboo Dragon," addresses the enforcement of laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety. This case study begins with the health inspection of an Asian restaurant. Can the stakeholders overcome the barriers to communication that cultural differences have created? The third and final module, "Community Health Workers," focuses on the many facets of organizational culture and how communication can affect an organization. How can three different groups overcome communication challenges to work together? Each module examines the practical application of the “Ten Strategies for Effective Cross-Cultural Communication.”
This lecture, designed for maternal, child, and family health professionals in public health systems and partner organizations, describes strategies used in community based participatory research to eliminate health disparities. It emphasizes the leadership role individuals can play in mobilizing community resources to plan targeted initiatives and empower communities to engage in meaningful health planning efforts. In addition, the presentation includes examples of “best practices” from successful community initiatives.
This course discusses: 1) the state of minority and multicultural health; 2) the social context of health and health disparities; and 3) ways to address health disparities.
This presentation is part of the New York/New Jersey Education and Research Center 28th Annual Scientific Meeting on occupational health disparities and occupational health issues in the changing workforce. In this panel discussion, the speakers address topics related to workplace safety; organizing and advocacy; immigration; and 9/11.
View the recorded plenary sessions to learn about the reciprocal influences of health and human rights, including the impact public health programs and policies have on human rights and health disparities; the consequences human rights violations have on health; the importance of health in realizing human rights; and the ways in which health educators can ensure that human rights are integrated into public health strategies to eliminate health disparities. Main subject areas include: population-based health systems; government speak versus people speak; environmental literacy; community-based participatory research; Massachusetts health care reform; and civil rights.
John W. Farrell is a graduate of Hunter College School of Social Work, where he earned an advanced degree in Social Work. He is currently employed at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey University Behavioral Healthcare’s Violence Institute. At the Violence Institute, Mr. Farrell provides training on gangs and gang interventions. Mr. Farrell also provides case management services for the Rutgers University Police Institute’s Greater Newark Safer Cities Initiative. Over the past thirty years John Farrell’s career before retirement has included several leadership positions within the Department of Health and Senior Services: Deputy Director for the Division of Addiction Services, Acting Assistant Commissioner for the Division of Addiction Services, Deputy Director for the Division of Narcotics and Drug Abuse Control, Acting Assistant Commissioner for the Division of Epidemiology and Disease Control, and Chief of Special Projects for the Division of Narcotics and Drug Abuse Control. During his career Mr. Farrell has been a field advisor for graduate students in Social Work at Columbia University School of Social Work, provided expert testimony to the House of Representatives Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control, personally or collaboratively published articles for the Journal of American Medical Association and the Centers for Disease Control for Morbidity and Mortality Supplement, and received numerous awards for Drug Treatment and Prevention.
Speaker:
Jayanth Kumar, DDS, MPH
Director, Oral Health Surveillance and Research
Bureau of Dental Health, New York State Department of Health
This program will focus on oral health problems in children and its impact. Dr. Kumar, dental public health specialist, will discuss the extent of dental diseases, its distribution and progress made toward accomplishing Healthy People 2010 oral health objectives. He will also discuss the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional groups about available interventions. This program will educate local public health officials and health care providers about surveillance, the state oral health plan and efforts to control oral diseases in children.
Speakers:
Karen Schimke - President and CEO
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
Peggy Sheehan RN BSN IBCLC
Program Manager
Schenectady County Public Health Services
This program will provide insight into the different models of home visiting, and highlight Schenectady County’s home visiting programs. Peggy Sheehan will share key lessons learned in Schenectady, and provide practical advice for enhancing program success. Karen Schimke will provide an overview of the research on home visiting, models of home visiting in New York State, and their relative strengths.
The purpose of this intermediate course is to acquire a conceptual framework with tools to manage diversity in the workplace as a way of improving service delivery, quality, and accessibility. It is expected that each participant will be able to identify their role in their own organization with respect to diversity and cultural competency and to position their organization as a leading organization in the delivery of culturally competent services.
The heart and soul of public health are the workforce members who breathe life into the programs and touch those we serve with professionalism, knowledge and compassion. This session will examine from multiple perspectives the challenges facing public health and health educators as they prepare themselves, their programs and their agencies to face an ever-changing environment of old and new health threats and opportunities.
All reproductive care begins with a sexual history. A sexual history is important for all patients because it provides information that identifies high-risk behaviors that can lead to an unintended pregnancy and/or a sexually transmitted infection, including HIV. Taking a thorough sexual history can also be a gateway for and direct essential risk reduction counseling.
Many clinicians and outreach workers in the health care field are concerned about their ability to take an appropriate and thorough sexual history. Also many patients, and sometimes the clinicians, are embarrassed or feel uncomfortable talking about sexual issues. It is important for the provider to be competent and professionally skilled in talking with the patient(s) in a non-threatening manner, to find out what problems exist, and uncover the appropriate background information and clinical history. The outcome of a successful sexual history consultation will result in an improved clinician-client relationship, and a management plan so that the patient is fully informed and less likely to engage in high-risk behaviors. With the right consultation tools, a sexual history can be performed efficiently when time is a critical factor in the clinic setting.
The following learning objectives can be met by reviewing the entire Opening the Mouth program.
* Describe the connection between oral health and overall health
* Characterize dental caries as an infectious, transmissible, communicable disease
* State the prevalence, acuity and consequence of dental disease
* Differentiate the dental care finance, delivery and workforce issues from analogous medical care issues
* List general action steps that can be taken to decrease oral health disparities
* Describe action steps specific to Title V Maternal and Child Health Federal Block Grant programs that can be taken to decrease oral health disparities
Preconception Health Cafe is a web-based course that provides an overview of the importance of preconception health. Specifically it focuses on the first six of ten "Recommendations to Improve Preconception Health and Healthcare" from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These recommendations to improve health outcomes are:
1. Individual Responsibility Across the Lifespan
2. Consumer Awareness
3. Preventive Visits
4. Interventions for Identified Risks
5. Interconception Care
6. Pre-pregnancy Checkup
This course has six lessons with updated health information for each CDC recommendation. Each lesson provides interactive tools and/or strategies for skills development to strengthen outreach and improve preconception health within the community. This course also includes sections on Men's Health and cultural perspectives as well as resource directories (i.e. Links Espresso and Sugar & Cream).
This course consists of three modules. The first module, "Hepatitis A Outbreak," is a story of a Hepatitis A outbreak in a Mexican-American community to demonstrate how effective cross-cultural communication can lead to good solutions. The second module, "Bamboo Dragon," addresses the enforcement of laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety. This case study begins with the health inspection of an Asian restaurant. Can the stakeholders overcome the barriers to communication that cultural differences have created? The third and final module, "Community Health Workers," focuses on the many facets of organizational culture and how communication can affect an organization. How can three different groups overcome communication challenges to work together? Each module examines the practical application of the “Ten Strategies for Effective Cross-Cultural Communication.”
This course consists of three modules. The first module, "Hepatitis A Outbreak," is a story of a Hepatitis A outbreak in a Mexican-American community to demonstrate how effective cross-cultural communication can lead to good solutions. The second module, "Bamboo Dragon," addresses the enforcement of laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety. This case study begins with the health inspection of an Asian restaurant. Can the stakeholders overcome the barriers to communication that cultural differences have created? The third and final module, "Community Health Workers," focuses on the many facets of organizational culture and how communication can affect an organization. How can three different groups overcome communication challenges to work together? Each module examines the practical application of the “Ten Strategies for Effective Cross-Cultural Communication.”
Males of all ages experience disproportionately higher rates for injury and premature death. Further, they lead more risky lifestyles and generally avoid preventive care. This presents a public health dilemma that affects not only males but also their families, workplaces, and communities. A combination of health psychology, gender studies, and health promotion models provides a critical analysis of these factors. They also offer a means to create more male-affirming and effective health care and to lessen gender health disparities.
After watching this broadcast participants will be able to:
* Describe the nature and scale of men's health concerns.
* Explain the importance of male psychology in male health behaviors
* Discuss more effective health communication skills in working with men.
* Utilize resources and best practices for men's health promotion.
As more men and woman return to the United States after serving abroad in the military, there is an increased need for awareness, education, and services related to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This program will provide an overview of services currently offered by the New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs, particularly as they relate to counseling and other veteran-awarded benefits. This program will also look at the clinical side of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. It will examine warning signs of PTSD, consider substance abuse related to PTSD, and discuss effective treatment for veteran’s struggling with PTSD.
After watching this broadcast participants will be able to:
* Describe symptoms of PTSD in veterans.
* Describe services available to veterans provided by the Division of Veterans’ Affairs related to PTSD.
* Explain differences between effective and non-effective treatments for veterans struggling with post traumatic stress.
The health of men is an important factor in determining the well being and stability of a community. From a social determinant point of view, fathers/men with unhealthy lifestyles have an adverse impact on families and do little to promote positive youth development. Additionally, men of all races and socio-economic status are less likely to practice good health, visit health care providers, and take care of themselves. If we are to attempt to improve community health, we must direct more focus on men’s health and responsible/positive fathering.
After watching this broadcast participants will be able to:
* Explain the impact of positive male parenting to build strong communities
* Identify challenges and opportunities for men/fathers to contribute to the well-being of communities
* Describe the model and best practices in the responsible fathering community
In June of 2009, a pre-teen boy attending a tradition-observant summer camp in New York State was diagnosed with Mumps. That index case began the largest U.S. Mumps outbreak since 2006, an outbreak which is still on-going. Dr. Elizabeth Rausch-Phung, MD, MPH of the New York State Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology, Bureau of Immunization will discuss the history, scope, unique community factors and public health actions to the Mumps outbreak. The program will also highlight the ongoing public health response activities by both the Orange and Rockland County Health Departments as well as the rationale for providing a 3rd dose of MMR at school-based vaccination clinics in the tradition-observant Jewish community in Orange County.
After watching this broadcast participants will be able to:
* Describe the timeline and epidemiology of the current mumps outbreak
* Identify the community factors favoring a mumps outbreak
* Describe the public health actions taken and lessons learned
Immigrants and migrant workers to the United States face a variety of barriers that may make access to health care difficult. These barriers can be linked to their economic, social, and cultural status. Health interventions for such populations circumvent barriers by being mindful of cultural and economic issues that may preclude families from receiving timely, quality health care. Such health interventions include conducting community outreach programs, providing culturally competent care, and providing education to immigrant and migrant populations. Such efforts connect families to health care and promote healthy living. Ultimately, health interventions for immigrant and migrant groups strive to alleviate health issues that are disproportionately high in such populations relative to the general population. Learning objectives:
* Identify two cultural barriers that make access to health care difficult.
* Name two interventions that may overcome the marginal economic status of some immigrants/migrant workers.
* Explain the benefits of using a multi-disciplinary team in providing health interventions for immigrant and migrant populations.
In the United States, racial and ethnic disparities in infant mortality persist despite greater medical and technological advances and steady declines in prevalence. In New Jersey, Black infants experience premature death at two to three times the rates of White infants. Stress is a major modifiable risk factor for adverse birth outcomes among women of color. Stress has been linked to preterm delivery, and researchers are examining the impact of racism on this psychosocial response including anxiety, depression, and anger. The Black Infant Mortality Reduction Resource Center (BIMRRC) within the Northern NJ Maternal/Child Health Consortium was established in 1999 to increase awareness of racial/ethnic perinatal health disparities. This presentation will discuss current statistics related to pregnancy outcomes, discuss the role of stress and racism in reducing disparities, and highlight new evidence-based interventions that have improved pregnancy outcomes for Black women.
The Edison Township Department of Health and Human Services through its Municipal Alliance program has worked on gang prevention programming for over 10 years in cooperation with the Edison Police Department. This seminar is a case study that tracks the development of Edison's gang prevention programs within the community. The presenter will take the participants from initial discussions on low level gang activity, to documenting the progression of more aggressive gang activity. Participants will be given thorough survey data and the steps taken culminating in program development, expansion and entrenchment in the community. They will also be given information regarding the barriers faced in development and issues of implementation. They will also be presented with advantages of coalition-based programming housed within a public health department with cooperative implementation by a police department.
The use of the internet to provide public health information is evolving very quickly. Public Health agencies have traditionally used the internet to disseminate information and create opportunities for individuals to contact agencies directly via the Web. This approach did not allow the members of the public to communicate or learn from each other easily. An evolution in how the Web can be used, or Web 2.0, allows the public to communicate directly with each other through social-media networks such as Facebook and MySpace and other social networking sites. What are the implications for public health education practice? The purpose of this presentation is to provide a continued overview of the differences between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0's conceptualization and applications. Participants will learn to characterize current demographics of social marketing site users and take a look at future trends in its use. The presenter will describe applications of social marketing websites, their tools, and their uses in public health. Participants will be exposed to specific Web 2.0 sites that are of particular value for public health professionals, giving them an understanding of underlying adult learner theory that supports the development of social marketing web-based applications. Finally, the presenter will define Mobile Education and how this emerging educational approach has value in public health education.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) affects all racial and ethnic groups, but African-Americans have the highest occurrence of CRC among all racial and ethnic groups in the US. Furthermore, CRC screening is underused among African-Americans. Various factors have been identified as barriers and facilitators to CRC screening among African-Americans. This presentation will inform participants about the background and significance of CRC screening in the African-American community, CRC treatment options, barriers and facilitators to CRC screening in this community and suggested strategies to improve screening rates. Participants will learn about CRC screening in the African-American community in the attempt to help minimize adverse health outcomes in this population and address the wider societal problem of health disparities in the US. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how health interventions can be more responsive to the cultural, ethnic, and social characteristics of affected populations.
"Communicate to Make a Difference: Practicing Cross-Cultural Communication" is a collection of case studies that examine the practical application of the "Ten Strategies for Effective Cross-Cultural Communication," as described in the "Exploring Cross-Cultural Communication" training. "Flood" follows the development of a regional flood evacuation plan that includes a very large migrant worker community. After working through this module, "Flood," you will be better able to apply the following skills in your daily work:
* Employ active listening skills.
* Respect cultural differences.
* Avoid stereotyping.
* Be flexible in choosing communication strategies.
* Distinguish cultural perspectives.
This online module presents basic public health concepts including: the principles of public health, essential services of public health, the importance of collaboration across governmental and private sector entities, achievements and future challenges of public health, and cultural competency. Application of these elements is stressed through two case studies: public health emergency response to an anhydrous ammonia spill, and an American Indian community that is faced with increasing obesity and diabetes rates among school-age children.
