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American Public Health Association
133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition
December 10-14, 2005
Philadelphia, PA
APHA 2005
 
Session: CHWs In The Eye Of The Storm: Responding To Katrina
3183.0: Monday, December 12, 2005: 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Oral
CHWs In The Eye Of The Storm: Responding To Katrina
This session will include presentations by CHWs from New Orleans and the Gulf Region and will reflect their perspective on the impact of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on their work and on the communities they serve. The session will also explore the potential powerful role for CHWs in disaster preparedness and response.
Learning Objectives: Refer to the individual abstracts for learning objectives
Moderator(s):Tammi Fleming
12:30 PMHow to rest in the storm: Community health workers balancing roles to prevent burnout and overload while helping others
Cheryl Taylor, PhD, Christi Stewart, MPH, Carolyn LeBraneTilton, MPH, Shavon Arline, MPH, Althea Latimore
1:00 PMWalkers/Talkers: Key elements in your evaluation strategy
Shantrell Johnson, Yukeba Davis, BS, Sandra Faulk
1:30 PMMore powerful than trucks and helicopters: The role of Community Health Workers in disaster preparedness and relief  [ Recorded presentation ]
Carl H. Rush, MRP, Jacqueline B. Scott, BA, JD
See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.
Organized by:Community Health Workers SPIG
CE Credits:CME, CME, CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing

The 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition (December 10-14, 2005) of APHA