Eastern Washington Community Health Workers

A Place Where Community Health Workers Connect

Eastern Washington Community Health Worker Network

Community Health Workers (CHW) from various organizations and communities' throughout Eastern Washington (E WA) are connecting to each other & resources for those who are the most vulnerable in our region. E WA CHW Network meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army (222 E. Indiana Avenue). To learn more please contact Kim Kreber, Spokane Regional Health District, CHW Coordinator at kkreber@srhd.org or call 509.324.1587.

Washington Community Health Workers Association (WACHWA) Wants Your Feedback

Your responses to this survey will help WACHWA offer support and professional development that is responsive to your needs and interests. Sus respuestas ayudaran a WACHWA ofrecer apoyo y desarrollo profesional que responde a sus necesidades e intereses. Gracias por compartir.

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COVID-19

For updated COVID-19 information go to www.srhd.org/covid19

Food Access

Hunger Facts: 1 in 5 Washingtonians relies on their local food bank. Find locations of food banks, pantries and meal sites.

Transportation

Transportation is a significant barrier for families throughout Eastern Washington. Find out more about the 'Need a Ride. Get a Ride' program.

Housing

Various community partners provide housing options for community members. Find and access associated resources.

Health

Find health care and wellness resources.

Visit Washington 211 to find a more comprehensive list of resources.

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Upcoming Events & Training

Eastern Washington Community Health Worker Training

The Community Health Worker Training is a free eight week combination of online and in-person training designed to strengthen the common skills, knowledge and abilities of the Community Health Worker. This training is offered four times a year in Eastern Washington. Hover over this text and then click to be sent to the REGISTRATION page on the Washington state Department of Health web site.

Supporting Health Through Nourishing Foods

Watch this webinar recording presented for National Women's Health Week 2020. Presenter Gina O’ Brian, Registered Dietician with USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) discusses supporting health through nourishing foods. Additional information, materials, and resources can be found at www.womenshealth.gov/ nwhw/about.

MOBILE MARKET - NEWPORT

Date: June 05, 2020 | Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Location: American Lutheran Church 332801 HWY 2 Newport, WA 99156 DRIVE-THRU distribution, up to 300 families. In light of COVID-19 concerns, prepacked emergency food boxes will be distributed that include an assortment of nonperishable and fresh items. Free produce and other groceries will be provided to anyone in need of food assistance. This food distribution is open to the public, with no appointment or documentation required. Please check back here frequently in case of cancellations or for other calendar updates.

MOBILE MARKET - YAKIMA

Date: June 05, 2020 | Time:11:00 am | Location: Yakima Valley College 602 E Nob Hill Rd Yakima, WA 98901 DRIVE-THRU distribution, up to 600 vehicles. Please enter parking lot at 16th Ave. and Arlington St. in Yakima. In light of COVID-19 concerns, prepacked emergency food boxes will be distributed that include an assortment of nonperishable and fresh items. Free produce and other groceries will be provided to anyone in need of food assistance. This food distribution is open to the public, with no appointment or documentation required. Please check back here frequently in case of cancellations or for other calendar updates.

MOBILE MARKET - SPOKANE

Date: June 05, 2020 | Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: Southside Food Pantry 2934 E 27th Ave Spokane, WA 99223 DRIVE-THRU distribution, up to 450 families. In light of COVID-19 concerns, prepacked emergency food boxes will be distributed that include an assortment of nonperishable and fresh items. Free produce and other groceries will be provided to anyone in need of food assistance. This food distribution is open to the public, with no appointment or documentation required. Please check back here frequently in case of cancellations or for other calendar updates.

WASHAA Community Conversations: Navigating Hospice During COVID-19

Monday June 8th at 11am PST - Washington State Health Advocacy Association has been and hopes to continue to host virtual conversations that provide relevant, timely, and actionable information and resources related to health advocacy. Join WASHAA for our Community Conversation about Navigating Hospice During COVID-19. Our speakers will include: Stacey Jones, Director at Providence Hospice & Palliative Care, and Bruce Smith, MD, MACP, FAAHPM, HMDC, Hospice Medical Director at Providence Health & Services. Dale Reisner, MD, Medical Director (OBGYN/Quality & Safety) at Swedish Health Services will give updates on what is happening in the health system with COVID-19, what has changed, and what to expect ahead. * Misconceptions of Hospice pre-COVID-19 * Differences between hospice and palliative care * How Hospice has changed with COVID-19 * What is happening now * What will be the new normal with hospice moving forward * Providing specific resources/actions or ideas for participants

Hot Tub Giveaway Nomination

We at Quality Stoves & Spas recognize the incredible commitment of Healthcare Workers during this very trying time. We want to recognize the nurses, doctors, janitors, anyone showing up at the front lines to help keep us safe, or anyone you feel has shown an amazing act of kindness during this crisis. We know many of you spend very long hours helping to protect us, heal us, and are asked to be in the “line of fire” to do so. Not being able to fully decompress from these days and nights and spend it with your family has made it very clear to us the true importance of family time and the work you provide. We sometimes forget the importance of what you do and why, and this has shed a very bright light on the true commitment you make every day. Please fill out the information above to nominate someone in the healthcare field that you believe deserves this hot tub and a brief description of why. Contest ends June 30, 2020.

The Peer Workforce Alliance's Community Connections Series

The Washington State University College of Nursing, Peer Workforce Alliance, is concerned about Washington State's mental health. We are setting up community forums each day so people with mental health and/or substance use challenges who are missing their regular meetings and groups can check in with like-minded, recovery-oriented individuals. We will have Certified Peer Counselors, Recovery Coaches, Mental Health Professionals and Nurses available M-F from 5-10 PM and on week-ends 8 AM-8 PM. We Are Peer For You! Community Connections.

Free Covid-19 Training from Idaho State University

The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). As a Community Health Worker, it is important to understand some of the risk factors your patients may have and address the barriers they face. Sharing this information can help them to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and prevent the spread of the virus. This will save lives. If there are issues accessing the site or with login, please call (208) 282-3372 or email at cetrain@isu.edu.

Peer Coaching Monthly Webinar

July 16th from 12 pm – 1 pm: Youth Leadership…more than treatment with Evelyn Clark. Each month will offer a chance for you to connect with expert peers from across Washington State. Sessions will vary around topics such as DBT Skills, Trauma Informed Peer Support, Whole Person Healing and much more! Webinars will include an explanation of the topic, why it is important, and how to implement the tools in one-on-one and group peer settings and time for live questions and answers. Email Naomi.M.Herrera@ coordinatedcarehealth.com to register.

Protecting Older Adults from the Harms of Social Isolation and Providing a Continuum of Care During COVID-19

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis presents unique challenges for the public health and aging sectors. While social distancing protects older adults who are at higher risk for complications from the virus, the practice can exacerbate social isolation, a longstanding issue for this population. The needs of older adults must be considered across a continuum of care from primary prevention to post-acute care in the coming months.Attendees will learn about the consequences of social isolation, how the aging services sector has adapted its delivery models, and hear about promising practices from the field and the importance of working with public health partners to address the needs of older adults.

Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention

Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention presents a variety of data sources that are useful for finding information about suicide deaths, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation. This course also explains key concepts that will help you better understand the data you find.

Free Online Tobacco Cessation Training Course

This module will teach you how you can improve the health of your community by giving you tools and information to address tobacco use. You will learn how to use brief intervention and Motivational Interviewing techniques to encourage, empower, and assist people as they move toward a successful quit attempt.