Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health: June 2023

Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health

Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health

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The Minnesota Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health (MN COE) is dedicated to developing tools to support health care providers, public health professionals, and resettlement partners in their efforts to better serve immigrant and refugee families. We build on existing infrastructure and partners’ extensive experience to identify and monitor newcomer health issues and needs, contribute to evidence-based policies and guidance, and ultimately improve continuity of care and health outcomes for newcomers.


REMINDER: Vision Screening for Newcomer Children & Adults Webinar

Thursday, June 15, 2023

1 - 2 p.m. ET | 12 - 1 p.m. CT | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT | 10-11 a.m. PT

REGISTER NOW

Webex Registration: Vision Screening for Newcomer Children and Adults

Print or download the promotional flyer: Vision Screening for Newcomer Children & Adults: Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health Webinar (PDF)


NEW: Community-Based Approaches to Vaccine Confidence Webinar

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

1 - 2 p.m. ET | 12 - 1 p.m. CT | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. MT | 10-11 a.m. PT

REGISTER NOW

Webex Registration: Community-Based Approaches to Vaccine Confidence

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Describe historical context of vaccination confidence in select newcomer populations
  • Describe at least two best practices for community-informed approaches to address vaccine confidence
  • List at least two resources you can utilize to address vaccine confidence

MODERATOR

Lily Rubenstein, RN, PHN

Lily Rubenstein, RN, PHN

Refugee Health Nurse Consultant, Minnesota Department of Health Refugee Health Program


PRESENTERS

Lynn Bahta, RN, MPH, CPH

Lynn Bahta, RN, MPH, CPH

Public Health Nurse at Minnesota Department of Health serving as Immunization Clinical Consultant

Appointed member of CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

Vadim Kogan, MPH

Vadim Kogan, MPH

Immunization Health educator at Washington State Department of Health

Manages FSU Vaccine Outreach Program at Washington State Department of Health

Vadim Gaynaliy, MS

Vadim Gaynaliy, MS

Health educator at Washington State Department of Health

Assists in managing FSU Vaccine Outreach Program at Washington State Department of Health


CME/CONTINUING EDUCATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and Minnesota Department of Health. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other participants will receive a proof of attendance document from MDH following completion of a post-webinar evaluation and are responsible for determining if this training meets CE criteria for their professional organization.

SHARE THIS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Please forward this message to your colleagues who may be interested in attending.

Print or download the promotional flyer: Community-Based Approaches to Vaccine Confidence: Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health Webinar (PDF)

ECHO Colorado Newcomer Health Series

In partnership with ECHO Colorado, the Minnesota Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health has been hosting a monthly training on newcomer health since October 25, 2022; the trainings will continue until November 28, 2023.

Last Tuesday of each month


9 a.m. ET | 8 a.m. CT | 7 a.m. MT | 6 a.m. PT

Sign up for the ongoing monthly ECHO sessions held virtually:
ECHO Colorado: Newcomer Health

Access recorded sessions and resources:
Newcomer Health ECHO Resource Page


SAVE THE DATE: Communication Training for Clinicians and Interpreters Serving Afghan New Arrivals

Tuesday, September 12, 2023


2 - 4:30 p.m. ET | 1 - 3:30 p.m. CT | 12 - 2:30 p.m. MT | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. PT

Save the date for the COMET (COMmunication Engagement Training) co-hosted by PolicyLab, HealthPartners, and Minnesota Department of Health. More information will be available on the Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health webpage soon.

Contact us

For more information or questions, please contact the Minnesota Department of Health Refugee and International Health Program at refugeehealth@state.mn.us or 651-201-5414.

The Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health is supported by NU50CK000563 (MN) from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.