Date and Time
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 1:00 -- 2:00 PM Eastern
Description
Please join National Indian Health Board (NIHB) for a climate learning community webinar: "Health Education and Communication in Indian Country". This webinar will discuss best practices in conducting health education and communication activities in a Tribal setting; tools and resources that Tribal health professionals have used successfully; and how COVID-19 and other barriers can be overcome to ensure Tribal public health professionals can connect and engage with community members successfully.
This webinar will be presented by Hannabah Blue with the JSI Research and Training Institute. Please come prepared to ask questions or share your own insights and experiences! This webinar is hosted as part of the Climate and Health Learning Community and is open to the public
. The learning community is focused on knowledge exchange and members are encouraged to share information and build relationships with each other and the presenters.
Attendees will be asked to complete a short evaluation following the conclusion of the webinar.
Click here to join the learning community and receive information about future events. The learning community is part of the
Climate Ready Tribes initiative, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each person who attends at least two learning community webinars can earn a professional development certificate.
Audience
This webinar is open to any interested person, but is likely most relevant to people who want to learn more about how to conduct effective education and communication activities to increase Indian Country's engagement with public health programs and understanding of the importance of public health. This may include:
- Tribal employees working in community outreach positions;
- Public Health professionals interested in learning more about effective communication practices; or
- Tribal staff wanting to learn more about successful methods to conduct effective health education activities during a pandemic.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about best practices in conducting health education and communication in Indian Country.
- Become familiar with tools and resources that Tribal health professionals have used successfully.
- Discover how COVID-19 and other barriers can be overcome to ensure Tribal public health professionals can connect and engage with community members successfully.
