 | The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
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| The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
Teresa Rios, CHW, Oregon Community Health Workers Association, Oregon Community Health Workers Association, 9000 N. Lombard Street--2nd Floor, Portland, OR 97203, 503-988-3366x28686, teresa.c.rios@co.multnomah.or.us and Elena Schwolsky, RN, MPH, Community Health Worker Project at Hunter College, Hunter College, 425 E. 25th St., Box 591, New York, NY 10010.
Community health workers (also known as peer educators, outreach workers, promotoras, lay health advisors) serve as a bridge between our nation’s most burdened communities and the health and social service system. This dynamic session will provide an opportunity for CHWs attending APHA, many for the first time, to share the stories of their work, both with each other and with other APHA members who are interested in the work of CHWs. The session will be presented in the interactive form of a “town meeting”, facilitated by moderators who will promote an open dialogue. CHW participants from a range of programs will be invited to share stories that illuminate their work, including the strengths and experience they bring to it, the challenges they face and their achievements. The session will be enriched by participation of CHWs from local Bay Area programs.
Learning Objectives:
Keywords: Community Health Advisor,
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.