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Do I Need to Drink More Water? (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: NCFH developed this resource to provide farmworkers and other outdoor workers who spend long hours working in the heat with information on how to recognize dehydration and when to drink more water and seek medical care if necessary. More Details...

Farmworker Health Network (FHN) Key Resources 2023 (PDF) (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: The Farmworker Health Network (FHN) is committed to supporting the development of leadership within Community and Migrant Health Centers and increasing access to care for the farmworker population. This document is a series of resources collected from FHN partners. More Details...

Farmworker Health Network (FHN) Key Resources 2023 (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: The Farmworker Health Network (FHN) is committed to supporting the development of leadership within Community and Migrant Health Centers and increasing access to care for the farmworker population. This document is a series of resources collected from FHN partners. More Details...

Best Practices for Phone and Virtual Interpretation in Health Centers (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This webinar is provided in conjunction with a newly created best practices resource in response to the demand for more language access services in health centers especially for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients. This project is HRSA-funded. Presented on 11/30/2023 More Details...

Best Practices for Phone and Virtual Interpretation in Health Centers (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This webinar is provided in conjunction with a newly created best practices resource in response to the demand for more language access services in health centers especially for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients. This project is HRSA-funded. Presented on 11/30/2023 More Details...

What Does Mental Health Look Like for MSAWs? (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects our ability to make decisions, build relationships, and contribute to our community. It is an important component of everyone’s well-being and should be taken seriously by us and the communities we form part of. Mental health is an important topic to share and discuss, especially in communities that may have additional barriers to care such as Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAWs) More Details...

Implementing Evidence Based Programs for Diabetes Care (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: As World Diabetes Day approaches, the statistic of one in nine people having diabetes by 2030 is another reason to raise awareness about the importance of diabetes health screenings to detect complications early and receive timely chronic disease care. This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs and National Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPP), the process and requirements for accreditation, as well as the benefits of implementing such programs for both health centers and patients, to offer the best evidence-based care.   More Details...

Implementing Evidence Based Programs for Diabetes Care (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: As World Diabetes Day approaches, the statistic of one in nine people having diabetes by 2030 is another reason to raise awareness about the importance of diabetes health screenings to detect complications early and receive timely chronic disease care. This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs and National Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPP), the process and requirements for accreditation, as well as the benefits of implementing such programs for both health centers and patients, to offer the best evidence-based care. Presented on 11/14/2023. More Details...

Implementing Evidence Based Programs for Diabetes Care (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: As World Diabetes Day approaches, the statistic of one in nine people having diabetes by 2030 is another reason to raise awareness about the importance of diabetes health screenings to detect complications early and receive timely chronic disease care. This webinar will provide an overview of the importance of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs and National Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPP), the process and requirements for accreditation, as well as the benefits of implementing such programs for both health centers and patients, to offer the best evidence-based care. Presented on 11/14/2023. More Details...

Farmworkers, Fight the Flu! (2023). Resource Type: Podcast. Description: This new audio PSA is designed to provide valuable insights into the flu and emphasize the importance of vaccination among Agricultural Workers. It also informs on how this population can get connected to NCFH’s Call for Health helpline to receive these services. More Details...

Harnessing the Power of Outreach and Enabling Services to Address Social Drivers of Health Webinar (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: As a part of a collaborative project for the Bureau of Primary Health Care’s National Training and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement, the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), MHP Salud, the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC), and Health Outreach Partners (HOP) facilitated a webinar on enabling services (ES) and social drivers of health (SDOH). The facilitators and panel of speakers discussed the role of ES staff in screening for and addressing SDOH and how data can be used for meaningful change. Speakers also shared successes, challenges, best practices, and other useful knowledge on addressing social risk factors and building community partnerships. More Details...

Campesinos, A combatir la gripe! (2023). Resource Type: Podcast. Description: Este nuevo anuncio de servicio público audible está diseñado para brindar información valiosa sobre la gripe y la importancia de la vacunación entre los trabajadores agrícolas. También informa sobre como esta población puede conectarse a la línea de ayuda de una Voz para Salud de NCFH para recibir estos servicios. More Details...

Mobilizing an Emergency Response for Agricultural Workers (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: Agricultural workers are an integral part of the community and U.S. economy. Even when doing essential work, migratory and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAW) have multiple barriers when accessing healthcare and social services. These factors may make the MSAW population more vulnerable to emergency situations related to natural disasters and/or national emergencies. This Guide describes how to mobilize an emergency response for MSAWs through the following three key steps: 1. Identify and locate MSAW populations during emergencies. 2. Develop a communication strategy. 3. Collaborate with community partners for outreach and resources. More Details...

Mobilizing an Emergency Preparedness Response for Agricultural Workers (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This webinar features  Health Center Partners of Southern California focused on facilitating an emergency preparedness response for agricultural workers. The webinar will also feature a new resource, Mobilizing an Emergency Response for Agricultural Workers, that describes how to mobilize an emergency response for MSAWs through three key steps: 1) identify and locate MSAW populations during emergencies, 2) develop a communication strategy, and 3) collaborate with community partners for outreach and resources. Come learn ways to better prepare, plan for, and respond to national emergencies that impact agricultural worker populations. Presented on 10/19/2023. More Details...

Mobilizing an Emergency Preparedness Response for Agricultural Workers (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: This webinar features  Health Center Partners of Southern California focused on facilitating an emergency preparedness response for agricultural workers. The webinar will also feature a new resource, Mobilizing an Emergency Response for Agricultural Workers, that describes how to mobilize an emergency response for MSAWs through three key steps: 1) identify and locate MSAW populations during emergencies, 2) develop a communication strategy, and 3) collaborate with community partners for outreach and resources. Come learn ways to better prepare, plan for, and respond to national emergencies that impact agricultural worker populations. Presented on 10/19/2023. More Details...

Three Ways to Support Migrant Farmworkers Families as They Move from Place to Place (2023). Resource Type: Publication. Description: Migrant farmworkers and their families leave their homes to work in agriculture, affecting their mental and physical health. Moving often poses various challenges to migrant farmworker families. Migrant Health Centers, education programs, and legal aid services provide support to this migrant population. Providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services is key to supporting this population as they move from place to place. More Details...

A Model for State Agency Collaboration: Farmworker Outreach in Michigan (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: The National Center for Farmworker Health presents this 60-minute webinar highlighting the farmworker outreach that is conducted in collaborative fashion by three different government agencies in the state of Michigan: The Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The panelists will explain how communication and strategic planning are conducted between different government agencies, the challenges that exist, and how other states might be able to implement a similar model. Presented in English on 09/05/2023. More Details...

A Model for State Agency Collaboration: Farmworker Outreach in Michigan (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: The National Center for Farmworker Health presents this 60-minute webinar highlighting the farmworker outreach that is conducted in collaborative fashion by three different government agencies in the state of Michigan: The Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The panelists will explain how communication and strategic planning are conducted between different government agencies, the challenges that exist, and how other states might be able to implement a similar model. Presented in English on 09/05/2023. More Details...

Long COVID-19 and Key Considerations for Farmworker Health (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: The National Center for Farmworker Health in collaboration with Health Outreach Partners presengt this webinar to provide Community Health Workers (CHWs) with information about Long COVID and its long-term effects, the signs, symptoms, and conditions, and outreach strategies to promote the COVID vaccine and protect the health of farmworker communities. Presented in English on 08/24/23. More Details...

Long COVID-19 and Key Considerations for Farmworker Health (2023). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: The National Center for Farmworker Health in collaboration with Health Outreach Partners presengt this webinar to provide Community Health Workers (CHWs) with information about Long COVID and its long-term effects, the signs, symptoms, and conditions, and outreach strategies to promote the COVID vaccine and protect the health of farmworker communities. Presented in English on 08/24/23. More Details...