Name
Exchange Session: Community-Powered: A Multilingual Community Health Worker Initiative
Date & Time
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Speakers
Hodan Karshe, Northeast Colorado Health Department
Houefa Akpamoli, Northeast Colorado Health Department
Susana Guardado, One Morgan County
Description

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed health disparities that disproportionately affect communities of color. In response, the Northeast Colorado Health Department established a Health Equity unit and partnered with OneMorgan County to establish a multilingual community health worker program. The program has since evolved to address broader health inequities experienced by immigrants and refugees in the area. The session will highlight how the program elevates community voice to generate healthier communities.

Location Name
Quandary Peak 1
Organized by
Trusted Connections / Northeast Colorado Health Department
Objectives
Understand the value of community-level solutions in engaging community members who have limited English proficiency. Understand the benefits and importance of collaborating across sectors and organizations. Gain insight into the root causes of health inequities and the importance of addressing systemic and structural oppression in creating health equity.
Presented In
English and Spanish