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HIV/AIDS and U.S. Agricultural Workers (2017). Resource Type: Publication . Description: This factsheet provides information on the heavy burden on migratory and seasonal agricultural workers for contracting HIV and/or AIDS due to their lack of health care access due to legal, financial, geographical, and linguistic barriers coupled with a lack of material and social support. The migratory lifestyle, often characterized by constant mobility, geographic isolation, separation from family, lack of health education, and varying cultural attitudes and beliefs about safe sex practices further escalates these risks. More Details...

Healthy Habits from Home (2020). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: Fillable flyer for diabetes 2 and healthy habits for health centers. More Details...

Health Literacy Introduction (2018). Resource Type: Publication . Description: This publication provides an introduction to the different strategies utilized to address health literacy among special and vulnerable populations, including agricultural workers. More Details...

Hábitos saludables desde su hogar (2020). Resource Type: Patient Material. Description: Folleto rellenable de Diabetes 2 y hábitos saludables para centros de salud. More Details...

Guide to Implementing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) (2020). Resource Type: Publication . Description: This set of action steps for providing Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) serve as a guide to promote healthcare organizations that fosters health equity for all patients regardless of their culture or socio-economic factors.   More Details...

Food Insecurity among Agricultural Communities (2021). Resource Type: Publication . Description: This factsheet provides information on the prevalence of food insecurity among agricultural workers and the health outcomes, causes, and risk factors associated with their lack of nutritious food. More Details...

Folk Medicine and Traditional Healing (2018). Resource Type: Publication . Description: This factsheet includes information on the history of folk medicine and traditional healing and its use among farmworkers. It also highlights the healthcare perspective towards these types of medicine. More Details...

Farmworkers and the State Monitor Advocate System (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar . Description: Presented by Jeremy Dondlinger, Timmy Dudley, and Yu-Mon Luis Chang. The Ag Worker Access Campaign Taskforce is pleased to host this webinar, where participants will learn from the State Monitor Advocate guest presenters about the State Monitor Advocate (SMA) system, their role, and how SMAs can assist health centers and other Ag worker serving agencies in forging relationships with growers, resulting in increased access to care for Ag worker families. Presenters will also share information and resources available on the DOL website. The webinar includes a presentation and Q&A discussion. More Details...

​Facts About Agricultural Workers (2020). Resource Type: Publication . Description: The factsheet provides agricultural worker demographic information from the 2015-2016 National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) results. It provides an overview of their demographics, economic contribution, wages and benefits, housing, health, and legislative protection. More Details...

Equitable Housing Policy Central to Addressing COVID-19 Pandemic (43913). Resource Type: Other. Description: This blog post outlines what policymakers and healthcare providers can do - now and in the future - to respond to the needs of those at greatest risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. More Details...

Diabetes Prevention for Patients of Color at Community Health Centers Webinar (44531). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: In the “Diabetes Prevention for Patients of Color at Community Health Centers” webinar, AAPCHO and the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC) held a 90-minute webinar focused on the unique needs of patients of color in diabetes prevention efforts. More Details...

Diabetes and U.S. Agricultural Workers (2021). Resource Type: Publication . Description: Agricultural workers may be particularly vulnerable to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus due to a variety of factors, ranging from conditions of poverty to migratory status. This factsheet provides information about prevention and environmental, social, and cultural risk factors that affect this population. More Details...

Diabetes 101 (2021). Resource Type: Archived Webinar . Description: Hosted by NCFH and in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), this training will aim to provide general information on diabetes health education and target overall support in diabetes management efforts. Health Centers and Community Health Workers (CHWs) will be provided with opportunities for trainings, resources to aid in patient care, updates on diabetes standards, and additional support to address all the factors that contribute to implementing the most effective care for persons with diabetes. Presented on 5/6/2021 More Details...

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards, chart and strategies (Document Download) (2020). Resource Type: Publication . Description: Set of guidelines utilized to improve the quality of care and services for all patients, taking into account cultural health beliefs, preferred languages, health literacy levels, and communication needs.   More Details...

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Action Planning Template (2020). Resource Type: Template . Description: This action template serves to list strategies and activities to address Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). More Details...

Cultural Competency Checklist (2018). Resource Type: Publication . Description: This publication provides information on the issues, solutions, and strategies of culturally competency among Agricultural workers in the U.S. More Details...

COVID-19 Webinar Series: Effective Diabetes Prevention and Management during Emergency Situations (2020). Resource Type: Archived Webinar . Description: Part 4 of 4 in the COVID-19 Webinar Series. This webinar focuses on effective diabetes prevention and management for patients during an emergency situtation. More Details...

Coordinating HCV and HIV Treatment in Primary Care (44470). Resource Type: Publication. Description: HCV and HIV are overlapping epidemics with serious clinical implications for people with HCV and HIV. Health centers are poised to prevent and treat these viral infections by understanding the implications of comorbidity and by creating a welcoming environment for those at risk for or currently diagnosed with one or both diseases. This publication provides context for the epidemics and outlines recommendations for health centers to best address them. More Details...

Controlando mi Asma - ​Managing My Asthma ​ (2018). Resource Type: Educational Video. Description: An educational video showing Elvia's experience with being diagnosed with asthma. Learn more about the condition and possible treatment options. More Details...

Considerations for Serving Residents of Public Housing During Emergencies and Disasters: Staff and Patient Wellness (44174). Resource Type: Archived Webinar. Description: Hosted by the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium and the National Center for Health in Public Housing, this webinar discusses staff well-being and patient wellness during emergencies and disasters. This webinar provides health centers with guidance for developing tools and resources that enable the health center workforce and the patients they serve to navigate the practical and psychological after-effects of disaster events. More Details...