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Pathways to Health

October 22, 2024

Did you Know?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! For many people, the recommendation is for mammogram screenings every two years starting at the age of 40. Read more.

Suicide Prevention
75% of Suicide deaths in La Plata County are men, 12% of which are construction workers. Refer yourself or loved ones to the 18-point head inspection by visiting www.mantherapy.org. For additional resources and information email Sydney at [email protected] or visit La Plata County Suicide Prevention (lpcgov.org).

If you have lost someone to suicide please consider joining our International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event, Nov 23rd 11:30-1:30pm at the Durango Public Library. This is a great way to honor our loved ones and learn about available resources in our community. Registration at: https://durango-colorado.isosld.afsp.org/

Pediatric Psychiatry in Acute Care Settings

The Colorado Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation & Access Program (CoPPCAP) is offering this four-session ECHO series to educate emergency department providers about common pediatric mental health concerns encountered in acute care settings. Topics include legal considerations in acute care, addressing suicidality and non-suicidal self injury, management of agitation and acute behavioral concerns, pediatric psychopharmacology and substance use disorders in emergency settings.

Prescribing providers (MD, DO, NP, PA) working in emergency medicine

Four weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30 AM MT
October 30 - November 20

Travel Nursing – How to ensure a good experience

In this webinar you’ll learn more about what to expect if you are considering travel nursing as a career option. Get tips on getting started, interviews and contracts, assignments and living arrangements, and working with a new team. Uncover the key attributes that define an exemplary travel nurse and invaluable tips for developing the ideal support network. Prepare to embark on a fulfilling career path armed with the knowledge and guidance to thrive in the world of travel nursing.

Discuss items to consider when exploring and getting started in a career in travel nursing
Identify what to look for in a recruiter/agency
Describe attributes of a successful travel nurse

October 23rd | 12-1pm MT

Community Health Worker and Patient Navigator Workforce and Training Development Opportunities: Impact and resources of the HRSA CHW training program and linkages between training and CHW reimbursement

Hosted by Trailhead Institute, Patient Navigator and Community Health Worker Training Program, and The Alliance

WEBINARS, TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES

National Center for Farmworker’s Health is hosting a series of Learning Collaboratives. More information can be found here.
Sources of Strength is offering multiple upcoming information sessions and webinars. Details and registration information can be found on the Sources of Strength Events webpage.
Webinar: Health Outreach Partners invites community health center staff and outreach workers to participate in a four-session learning collaborative on "Outreach & Enrollment: Best Practices to Boost Health Insurance Coverage". Join us to learn how to help your patients and community navigate the complex world of health insurance programs and current Medicaid redeterminations. Sessions will take place on Wednesdays 02, 09, 16, and 23 October 2024.
Virtual: The 3rd annual People’s Public Health Conference will take place October 25-27 online. Review last year’s program book for details on the speakers featured in 2023. This year’s registration can be found here.
Mark your calendar and plan to join The 2024 Colorado Food is Medicine Summit. This one-day event brings together policy and practice leaders from across the state to engage in insightful discussions and explore strategies to increase access to essential nutrition programs. Join us at The Summit and help continue this vital momentum! Registration details and cost to follow. Event Details: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 8am-4pm, History Colorado Center.