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Our BRHD Outreach Network newsletter is celebrating its 6-month anniversary, and we are already up to 338 subscribers! It’s a great way to get the word out about upcoming events your organization is holding and any job positions you're looking to fill. Just send me an email with the information to include. Our newsletters go out mid-month sharing upcoming events for the following month. Thank you so much!
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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Maternal Support Needs
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Date: August 1, 2024
Description: Learn about resources to support people through pregnancy, after baby is born, and beyond. Benefit programs, safety resources, and birth and postpartum support will also be covered.
Facilitator: Diane Sampson, Maternal Child Health (MCH) Coordinator, Blue Ridge Health District
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Format: In-person at the Prindle Conference Room in the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Drive Door #3, Charlottesville, VA 22903) |
Networking Session
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Date: August 16, 2024
Description: We will spend the first thirty minutes hearing from the presenting organizations and learn how to make a referral for their services. The last thirty minutes we will spend informally connecting with each other.
Presenting Organizations: BRMC Medication Assistance Program, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, Charlottesville Area Transit
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Format: In-person at the Kessler Conference Room in the MJH Outpatient Center (595 Martha Jefferson Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911) |
Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Date: August 20, 2024
Description: Learn common signs and symptoms of substance use and mental health challenges in youth (including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD), plus how to interact with a child in crisis and connect them with help. Includes expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media bullying.
Facilitators: Paige Dipirro, Coordinator, Community Mental Health & Wellness Coalition (CMHWC), Spenser Kennedy, Prevention Specialist, Region Ten
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Format: In-person at Region Ten (500 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903) |
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For a complete 2024 calendar of trainings and events, please visit the BRHD Events webpage.
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Community Health Worker
Location: Nelson, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Chickahominy Health District
Job Position/Title: Community Health Worker
Location: Goochland, Hanover, New Kent, and Charles City |
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Hiring Organization: University of Virginia Medical Center
Job Position/Title: Population Health Community Health Worker
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Bon Secours
Job Position/Title: Community health Worker
Location: Richmond, VA |
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Hiring Organization: Child Health Partnership
Job Position/Title: Community Health Nurse
Location: Charlottesville, VA |
If your organization is hiring for an outreach position, we would love to advertise the opportunity in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with a brief description and link to the job posting.
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News from Our Partners
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Did you know Healthy Brain Virginia offers free virtual trainings for Virginia CHWs? Each interactive module is self-paced and covers a different health-related topic. The most recent additions include Introduction to Brain Health Basics and Working with Clients Living with Dementia. Learn how to register for courses here! |
A new pilot program aimed at improving nutrition is here! This summer, the Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have joined forces to start Virginia SUN Bucks. This program will provide extra money to some families with school-aged kids to help with the costs of groceries (including fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and meat) at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other places that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT benefits.
Visit the Virginia SUN Bucks FAQ webpage to learn about eligibility, the application process, benefits, and more. For more communication & informational resources (including those in languages besides English), visit the Community Partner Resources webpage.
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UVA's Cancer Center is hosting a free cancer education workshop this August at the Mindfulness Center (560 Ray C. Hunt Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903) from 9 AM to 2 PM. The exact date is TBD and will be based on participant availability. A lunch break and free meal will be provided.
Registration is required- email Keyri Lopez to register. To learn more about the workshop curriculum, visit the Understanding Cancer webpage. |
If your organization has an upcoming event or training applicable to outreach workers, we would love to advertise it in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with the date, time, location, and a brief description of the event.
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