Empowering Communities Through Health Literacy: Strategies for Effective Engagement and Impact

When:  Feb 26, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM (PT)

Webinar Description:

This webinar will explore a comprehensive, community-driven health literacy program designed to address prevalent health conditions such as diabetes. Participants will gain insights into creating impactful health initiatives that incorporate research, community engagement, and youth involvement. The presentation will cover the importance of building partnerships with local organizations, schools, and government to empower communities to take charge of their health. Attendees will also learn about the role of health kits in providing accessible health resources, and how these strategies can be adapted to other communities facing similar challenges. This session will equip participants with actionable strategies to drive lasting change.

Learning Objectives:

 After attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  1. Understand how to design and implement a multi-dimensional health literacy program that addresses both community education and individual health management.

  2. Recognize the importance of engaging diverse community stakeholders and building sustainable partnerships for health initiatives.

  3. Apply effective strategies to foster long-term health literacy and empower communities to manage health challenges independently.

Speakers:

Harneet Cheema, BSc.
Co-Lead of the Youth Working Group
South Dundas Municipality

Manraj Cheema, BSc.

Co-Lead of Youth Working Group

South Dundas Municipality


Registration

📢 Register now to secure your spot!

To attend this webinar, please complete the Zoom registration form using the link below:

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Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with your unique Zoom link to join the webinar.


Continuing Education (CE) Credit

💡 This webinar offers 1 CE credit for the following certifications:

  • CHES/MCHES:

Sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Advancement, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., this webinar is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive 1 total Category I continuing education contact hour. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0. Continuing Competency credits available are 0. Provider ID#: 101864 

  • CPH:

This activity is approved for 1 credit accepted by the National Board of Public Health Examiners' Certified Public Health (CPH) recertification program.

  • Nurses:

The Institute for Healthcare Advancement is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. CEP #11933 (1 contact hour)

Important:

  • It is the responsibility of each professional licensee to understand their state licensing board’s continuing education requirements and to verify whether this webinar meets their requirements.

  • To receive CE credits, you must attend the full webinar and complete the post-event survey to verify your participation.


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Contact

Eskarlethe Juarez

EJuarez@iha4health.org