Orientation to Ag Worker Health Webinar
Year Developed: 2022
Resource Type: Archived Webinar .Primary Audience: Administrative Staff
Secondary Audience: Enabling Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Center for Farmworker Health (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Learn more about this special population that is so essential to our food system, and the Migrant Health Program that provides funds to Community and Migrant Health Centers across the country to care for Agricultural (Ag) workers and their families. This webinar is a great introduction for new health center staff members and a refresher for more seasoned staff. Presenters will provide an overview of the Migrant Health Program, as well as information about Ag worker demographics and culture, and the unique challenges and barriers that impact health care access for Migratory and Seasonal Agricultural Workers and their families.
Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations, , Health Equity
Resource Subtopic: Population Health, , , , , , Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: Agricultural Workers, Access to Care.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.