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Special Series on Trauma-Informed Management for CHW Supervisors
Pennsylvania AHEC is holding a special series on trauma-informed management for CHW supervisors in August. The three-part series will...
Patricia Bricker
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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Virtual Tobacco-Free Recovery Conference: October 9
The Pennsylvania Statewide Tobacco-Free Recovery Initiative (PA STFRI) will hold its 4th Annual Tobacco-Free Recovery Is Recovery...
Patricia Bricker
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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Human Trafficking Virtual Lunch and Learn Series
The Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health is holding two virtual lunch and learn webinars on combatting human trafficking. Sessions will be...
Patricia Bricker
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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CHWs Are Health Equity Champions: PA AHEC Program Director
Community health workers (CHWs) are champions of health equity, Pennsylvania AHEC Program Director Dr. Ben Fredrick told attendees at the...
Patricia Bricker
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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PA Training Center on Health Equity Sept. 28 ‘Learning Over Lunch’ on Vaccine Hesitancy
Pennsylvania AHEC’s Training Center for Health Equity will provide practical tips on addressing vaccine hesitancy during its Sept. 28...
Patricia Bricker
Sep 9, 20221 min read
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Virtual PA AHEC SEARCH Academy Explores Different Health Careers Each Month
Pennsylvania high school students can explore a variety of health careers through Pennsylvania AHEC’s monthly virtual SEARCH Academy,...
Patricia Bricker
Sep 9, 20221 min read
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“Speaking Up for Fluoride” Training: July 15 in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health and the American Fluoridation Society are hosting a free in-person training on fluoride...
Patricia Bricker
Jul 13, 20221 min read
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PA Training Center for Health Equity Happenings
The Pennsylvania Training Center for Health Equity further advanced health equity training in June. Our Community Health Worker (CHW)...
Patricia Bricker
Jul 13, 20221 min read
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Oral Health Conference, Fluoride Champion Training, Rural Oral Health Toolkit
Northcentral PA AHEC Oral Health Conference: Sept. 16 Northcentral PA AHEC will hold its annual Oral Health Conference, September 16, at...
Patricia Bricker
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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We All Have a Role in Preventing ACEs
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect children and families across all communities. ACEs can impact kids’ health and well-being and...
Patricia Bricker
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Rural Anesthesia Clerkship Stipends Available
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) offers stipends up to $500 for medical student and resident members to do a rural...
Patricia Bricker
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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AgriSafe Network Offers Mental Health Care and Rural Nursing Continuing Education
Farmers and other agricultural workers deal with a lot of stress related to finances, weather, long hours, and loneliness. A new 3.5-hour...
Patricia Bricker
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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Current HIV Epidemiology and Treatment Webinar April 26
The American Academy of HIV Medicine will present “HIV in 2022: An Overview of Current Epidemiology and Treatment of HIV” on April 26 at...
Patricia Bricker
Apr 21, 20221 min read
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Pay It Forward: Penn HOSA Needs Judges for Student Competitions
If you can spare a day, Penn HOSA is seeking clinical and non-clinical volunteers to judge student competitions at its Annual Leadership...
Patricia Bricker
Feb 25, 20221 min read
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Nursing Scholarships Available
The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP), a supporting organization of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, is accepting...
Patricia Bricker
Feb 25, 20221 min read
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What Makes an Effective Community Health Worker Program?
Organizations employing or looking to hire community health workers (CHWs) can learn about how to support CHWs in their work and maximize...
Patricia Bricker
Dec 2, 20211 min read
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Celebrating the Power of Rural! Rural Health Week in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania AHEC salutes rural health care providers, their patients, and their communities for Rural Health Week in Pennsylvania and...
Patricia Bricker
Nov 17, 20211 min read
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Health Equity Decision-Making: Ask "Who is being left out?"
A fundamental mistake in decision-making and program implementation that produces inequitable results and processes is an approach that...
Patricia Bricker
Nov 4, 20211 min read
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PA AHEC Offers State-Certified Community Health Worker Training
Pennsylvania AHEC offers a state-certified, community-based Community Health Worker (CHW) training program that prepares individuals....
Patricia Bricker
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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