June 30 Webinar: The National CLAS Standards in Action

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Upcoming Webinar: June 30, 2016 at 3:00 pm EDT
The National CLAS Standards in Action

Please join the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health for the second in a series of webinars on the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (National CLAS Standards).

During this webinar, you will learn about how different organizations, including an integrated health care system, an academic medical center and a public health department, are implementing the National CLAS Standards. Presenters will share their successes, best practices and strategies, as well as challenges, for meeting the needs of the individuals and communities they serve regardless of cultural background or communication needs.


Webinar: The National CLAS Standards in Action
June 30 at 3:00 pm EDT
Register

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on joining the webinar. 


Presenters:

Matilde Roman, Esq.
Senior Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
New York City Health & Hospitals

James Williams
Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
University of Chicago Medicine

Gail Brandt, BS, RD, MPH, EdD
Health Equity Manager, Office of Healthy Communities
Washington State Department of Health

With Introductory Remarks by J. Nadine Gracia, MD, MSCE
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health
Director, Office of Minority Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services



For additional information on the National CLAS Standards, visit www.ThinkCulturalHealth.hhs.gov.