Overview of Health Literacy Training
This training is an overview of the definitions and relationship between health equity, health literacy and the structural and social determinants of health. It describes the unique role of non-health community-based organizations in DC Health’s efforts to advance health literacy in the District of Columbia. The training was delivered to community-based organizations that comprise the Advancing Health Literacy Collaborative. Learn more at https://livingwell.dc.gov/page/community-based-organizations
Speaker: C. Anneta Arno, PhD, MPH, Director, Office of Health Equity (OHE) at DC Health
Intended Audience: QI leads, care coordinators, and clinical providers
DC Health Language Access Training
In this training, you will learn about language access in the District of Columbia including demographics on Limited English Proficient and Non-English Proficient communities, laws and regulations, and available resources and tools. The training was tailored to community-based organizations as part of the Advancing Health Literacy Collaborative at DC Health. Find more information on language access at https://ohr.dc.gov/page/language-access-program-information
Link U Training
Learn how to access, share, and make referrals to local resources that support health and social needs . LinkU is a free online resource and referral guide customized for the residents and community providers of DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV). The LinkU network connects people seeking help to verified social care providers that assist with food, housing, mental health, and all other medical and social support services. Public Site (intended for residents to search on their own): https://linkudmv.org/ Staff Site (intended for those working on behalf of another person): https://staff.linkudmv.org/login
Health Literacy Best Practices for the Latinx Population
This training, led by staff at La Clinica Del Pueblo, aims to discuss the context of the Latinx Community in the United States and DC, Maryland, and Virginia and to understand the concept of health literacy and its importance/impact on the communities we serve.
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Navigating Medical Care: When and How to Visit a Health Provider
The training is built for non-clinicians who serve as trusted messengers for residents and contribute to improving patient advocacy. Viewers will learn to differentiate indications for primary, urgent, and emergency care visits and identify trustworthy health information sources to share with their residents.
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Program Evaluation for Community Based Organizations
Learn the foundations and importance of program evaluation including the core steps of implementation and tools to facilitate the process.
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Using Health Literacy to Empower Individuals and Communities
This training has been tailored to community-based organizations who work on health literacy efforts with their residents. Dr. Melissa Clarke shares community-based approaches to health literacy, including the role of trust in healthcare and the importance of community partnerships. Strategies for self-advocacy and communication are covered to lead healthcare consumers in obtaining the highest quality care.