News & Updates
Community Health Workers Encourage Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Worker Families to Make Healthier Decisions
Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAW) are predominantly Hispanic. Family plays a significant role in this community's lives; they provide support, guidance, and encouragement. The family makeup of the Hispanic community goes beyond the traditional nuclear family. Households include cousins, aunts/uncles, grandparents, and sometimes family friends.
News & Updates
Community Health Workers Encourage Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Worker Families to Make Healthier Decisions
Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAW) are predominantly Hispanic. Family plays a significant role in this community's lives; they provide support, guidance, and encouragement. The family makeup of the Hispanic community goes beyond the traditional nuclear family. Households include cousins, aunts/uncles, grandparents, and sometimes family friends.
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A Journey from CHW to Dietitian/Nutritionist
Each month, we will highlight the journey of individuals' professional development into roles within and outside of the CHW profession. The first story is about Maria's journey from CHW to dietitian/nutritionist. The second features Carlos, who also became a dietitian/nutritionist, but unlike Maria, he did not start out as a CHW. This story is included to illustrate how the CHW profession builds skillsets that are desirable across industries. It is also included to illustrate the key differences between the CHW profession and other careers in related fields.
Una entrevista con cuidadoras Latinas de adultos mayores
Encargarse del cuidado de un ser querido adulto mayor es posiblemente una de las tareas más desafiantes que alguien podrá enfrentar en su vida. En MHP Salud, nuestro personal por experiencia propia lo difícil que puede ser, especialmente mientras trabajan tiempo completo en durante una pandemia. Nos sentamos para platicar con dos empleadas de MHP Salud, las cuales están cuidando de sus padres mayores, Mónica Calderón, una Especialista de Recursos para Promotores de Salud, y Mónica García, una Directora de Programas. Por medio de nuestra conversación, echamos un vistazo a lo que ha sido para ellas como cuidadoras Latinas y que han aprendido de sus experiencias.
An Interview with Latina Caregivers of Older Adults
An Interview with Latina Caregivers of Older Adults [...]
A Journey from CHW to Dietitian/Nutritionist
Each month, we will highlight the journey of individuals' professional development into roles within and outside of the CHW profession. The first story is about Maria's journey from CHW to dietitian/nutritionist. The second features Carlos, who also became a dietitian/nutritionist, but unlike Maria, he did not start out as a CHW. This story is included to illustrate how the CHW profession builds skillsets that are desirable across industries. It is also included to illustrate the key differences between the CHW profession and other careers in related fields.
Una entrevista con cuidadoras Latinas de adultos mayores
Encargarse del cuidado de un ser querido adulto mayor es posiblemente una de las tareas más desafiantes que alguien podrá enfrentar en su vida. En MHP Salud, nuestro personal por experiencia propia lo difícil que puede ser, especialmente mientras trabajan tiempo completo en durante una pandemia. Nos sentamos para platicar con dos empleadas de MHP Salud, las cuales están cuidando de sus padres mayores, Mónica Calderón, una Especialista de Recursos para Promotores de Salud, y Mónica García, una Directora de Programas. Por medio de nuestra conversación, echamos un vistazo a lo que ha sido para ellas como cuidadoras Latinas y que han aprendido de sus experiencias.
An Interview with Latina Caregivers of Older Adults
An Interview with Latina Caregivers of Older Adults [...]
