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October 18, 2022
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Did You Know?
Chelsie Begoody, SWCAHEC's Community Health Programs Associate was featured in the Durango Herald. Read the full article.
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Welcome Trejan to our internship program!
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My name is Trejan Clichee, I am 21 years old. I am currently a Senior of Public Health at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. I am Navajo (Diné), born and raised in Shiprock, New Mexico. My clans are Bit’ahnii, Kinlichii’nii, Ta’neeszahnii, and Ma’ii Deeshgiizhinii. Public Health interest me as I want to fight the corruption and make a healthy permanent impact in the lives of my people within my hometown.
What is the focus of your internship project at SWCAHEC? The focus of my internship project is to create public health pathways and complete AHEC core content.
How do you see your internship at SWCAHEC positively impacting your future (career) goals? My internship at SWCAHEC will positively impact my future endeavors as it will give me professional experience and knowledge in my focused topic of public health.
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Session 3: Impact Over Intention: Addressing Microaggressions in School (10/19/22) Session 4: From Theory to Praxis: Exploring Real World Scenarios (10/26/22)
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Autism: Core Concepts for Primary Care Part 1
Supports providers in the screening, diagnosis and management of patients with an autism spectrum disorder and related developmental delays. See below for topics covered. Resources and referral information will be shared throughout the series.
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Sessions include a brief didactic presentation by an expert and discussion of participant-submitted cases. Participants are highly encouraged to submit de-identified patient cases for group discussion and expert consultation.
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AUTISM: CORE CONCEPTS FOR PRIMARY CARE PART 1
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Prescribing providers (MD, DO, APP) in Colorado and surrounding areas
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Five weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
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Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00 PM MT
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October 19: What is Autism?
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October 26: Medical Work Up
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November 2: Basics of Behavior
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November 9: Screening for Autism and Sharing Difficult News
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November 16: Resources and School (IEP)
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After two very challenging years, we are excited to announce that the 2022 National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH) Annual Conference will be held in person at the Embassy Suites in Boulder, CO, from November 2 – 4, 2022. This year’s conference theme is “Beyond the Pandemic – Building on Rural Resiliency” and will highlight speakers and workshops focused on rural policy, clinical practice, and effective leadership. Attendees will also hear about the resilient strategies and innovative solutions speakers have employed in their communities over the last several years.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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BAYFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: One-on-One Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Department: Special Education – High School
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Reports to: High School Principal
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Employer-paid health insurance 12 days of annual paid-time-off (PTO) leave District-paid Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) contributions Employer-paid life insurance
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We are seeking an engaging Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to provide full-time one-on-one support to a medically complex student. This student is in a wheelchair and will require assistance with all activities of daily living. The student also requires assistance in standing and bearing weight. Other duties will include providing classroom support to meet Individualized Education Plans/needs for students and assisting classroom teachers in their daily activities. Bayfield School District is located in the mountains of Southwest Colorado and is a short drive to Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek Ski Area, and historic Durango. La Plata County is a world-class environment for outdoor enthusiasts with miles of trails for hiking and biking, wild rivers for rafting, breathtaking lakes for fishing and boating, and winter ski opportunities to complete 12-months of recreation. Moreover, Bayfield School District has strong partnerships with Fort Lewis College and a Pueblo Community College campus on district property where students and community members share our zest for life-long learning.
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We are looking for professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in their communities. Some positions include hiring bonuses. If you are interested in a mission-driven healthcare job in Colorado, Axis Health System may be a great fit for you.
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Axis offers competitive salaries and a great benefits package. For instance, we have a 401(k) plan, health insurance, health savings account, dependent care account, wellness benefit, holidays and more. Some of our health care jobs are approved for loan-repayment programs. Learn more at National Health Service Corp and the Colorado Health Service Corp.
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Healthcare Job Opportunities in SW Colorado
Mercy Regional Medical Center, Durango, Click HERE
Pagosa Springs Medical Center, Pagosa Springs, Click HERE
Southwest Health System, Cortez, Click HERE
Axis Health System, Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Click HERE
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