Structural Competency & Latino Health in Upstate NY
Originally presented on June 30, 2015
Overview
This webinar discusses how a structurally competent approach to Latino and Latina health requires working with community groups that are already advocating for health and recognizing the differences among communities in different parts of the state.
In this webinar, two representatives from community-based nonprofit organizations in upstate New York will describe the barriers to health and healthcare that upstate Latinos and Latinas face in their everyday lives, and the approaches they are using to overcome them.
Participants will gain an understanding of the communities these two organizations serve and come away with ideas for how they might collaborate with local health advocates.
Target Audience
Public health professionals, environmental professionals, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, local health department staff and other medical and public health professionals.
Webcast
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Speakers
Fabrizia Rodriguez, Esq.
Director of Community Development Initiative, Centro Civico, Inc. (Amsterdam and Albany)
Elisa DeJesus
Director, Families Services Division, Ibero-American Action League, Inc. (Rochester)
Learning Outcome and Objectives
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to enhance their knowledge and competence on the barriers to health and healthcare that upstate Latinos and Latinas face in their everyday lives, and the approaches being used to overcome them.
After watching this webinar participants will be able to:
- Identify the main health issues and barriers confronted by Latinos in the Amsterdam and Rochester areas of upstate New York
- Describe some of the efforts and collaborations that community organizations have undertaken to improve the health of Latinos in upstate New York
- Recommend ways to work with key community agencies to address barriers to health in your practice/agency
Activity Materials
Evaluation, Post-Test and Certificate
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Credits for this activity expired on July 31, 2021. We encourage you to fill out the evaluation as your responses help us to plan future programs.