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Haitian Culture and Health Screening Considerations

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
2 – 3:30 p.m. ET
1 – 2:30 p.m. CT
12 – 1:30 p.m. MT
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT

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Haitian Culture and Health Screening Considerations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe the history of migration of Haitians to the United States and current drivers of migration.
• Discuss potential health issues and disparities of Haitians residing in the U.S.
• List three required or recommended components of medical screening/care for Haitian new arrivals.
• Describe two health care access problems faced by Haitians in the U.S.
• Identify at least three cultural considerations when providing care for Haitians in the United States.

PRESENTERS

Christina Pardo, MD, MPH, FACOG Assistant Professor in Obstetrics & Gynecology Medical Director, Women’s Health Practice Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian

Jean Kesnold Mesidor, PhD, Licensed Psychologist Clinical Associate Professor Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine Florida State University, College of Medicine

Dominique Guillaume, MSN, AAHIVE PhD Candidate Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

MODERATOR

Janine Young, MD, FAAP Chief, Division of Academic General Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and Newborn Medicine Medical Advisor, Social Determinants of Health, CDC National Healthcare and Safety Network University of California – San Diego

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 (MMA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). MMA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

MMA designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this 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 CEU criteria for their professional organization.

NOTE: CMEs will only be offered to attendees of live webinars after a completed evaluation. CEU credits for webinars are offered indefinitely. Learn more about Minnesota Center of Excellence in Newcomer Health webinars and trainings. 

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Save the date for Part 2 in January

This training is Part 1 of a 2-part series focused on considerations when caring for Haitian newcomers in the U.S. Save the date for Part 2 in January:

Haitian Newcomers: Considerations for Perinatal and Reproductive Health
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
1 – 2:30 p.m. ET | 12 – 1:30 p.m. CT | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MT | 10 – 11:30 a.m. PT

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

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