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On November 15th, Sleeping Ute Diabetes Program organized the Towaoc and White Mesa Rock Your Moccs Walk as part of a series of cultural events in honor of Native American Heritage Month within the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. More than 15 older adults and numerous community members participated in the walk.
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Opening prayer was delivered by Mark Wing. Councilman Conrad Jacket led participants on an extended trail route, and Dyllon from SWCAHEC led older adults on a trail starting at the Ute Mountain Recreation Center and circling around the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Offices.
Sleeping Ute Diabetes Program and SWCAHEC collaborates in supporting movement among Native American older adults. This collaboration was made possible by Next50, a national foundation based in Colorado that supports efforts to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers.
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2024-25 Health Occupations Promoting Equity (HOPE) Program
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During each session, high schoolers learn from educational presentations, activities, and discussions highlighting health issues and related careers. Activities will provide hands-on opportunities to understand how healthcare professionals use their skills and knowledge to increase community wellness. Discussions will introduce students to students in different regions, facilitating a cohort of like-minded individuals with shared interests and goals. Interested? Apply here: https://formstack.io/C7BC0 Contact Dyllon at [email protected] or call the office at 970-426-4284
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February 3, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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March 3, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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April 7, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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Understanding Anxiety | Wed 12/18 | 10-11:00a CST
Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry. An accessible guide to understanding what causes anxiety disorders and the types of anxiety, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss co-occurring disorders, treatment options, and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist.
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Public Health is defined as a science-based, evidence-backed field that promotes and protects the health and wellbeing of all people and their communities. The purpose of the Summit is to address the intersectionality of public health, mental and behavioral health, economic opportunity, and to develop strategies that will help improve the overall health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community. Some key themes for the Summit are public health; policy development and implementation; issue advocacy; research and education; and economic opportunity.
Thursday, February 6, 2025 and Friday, February 7, 2025
Anschutz Health Sciences Building
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Healthy Native Youth Community of Practice
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Healthy Native Youth Implementation Toolbox: Prepare and Implement
Let us help walk you through steps and tools in the planning and implementation phases
Audience: Teachers, educators, prevention specialists, people who share a passion for improving the lives of Native youth.
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Free Webinar on December 11th
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Save the Date!
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WEBINARS, TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES
- Webinar - Advancing Healthy Aging. All webinars will have live Spanish interpretation. And will be posting all of the webinars in Spanish and English on this website (https://engagement.colostate.edu/health-extension/). Be sure to register and mark your calendars!
- December 12, 2024: Beyond Burnout: Empowering Caregivers with Dr. Deana Davalos, CSU Columbine Center for Healthy Aging
- January 23, 2025: Flipping the Script on Aging with Dr. Allyson Brothers, Colorado State University
- February 20, 2025: Strengthening Intergenerational Connections with Dr. Christine Fruhauf, Colorado State University
- March 13, 2025: Ahead of the Curve: Advance Care Planning with Cheryl Noble, Larimer County Extension and Kat Laws, UC Health Aspen Club
- April 17, 2025: Bridging the Digital Divide: Advancing Digital Equity for Older Adults with Dayton Romero Older Adult Technology Services & AARP Senior Planet
- May 15, 2025: Advancing Inclusive Older Adult Programming: Success Stories from the Field panel facilitated by Ginger Williams, MHA
- Join the Colorado Public Health Workforce Collaborative on November 19th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. MT for a deep dive discussion on recruitment, retention, career pathways, workforce data, and current events affecting the public health workforce. Sparked by workforce needs that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Collaborative has convened a partnership of organizations providing structure and support for the field of public health. The Collaborative has brought the workforce blueprint to life and is now launching implementation strategies and toolkits to support the capacity of partners and communities. Gain valuable insights during this virtual roundtable, featuring a presentation from Trust for America’s Health concerning the future public health workforce. Automated closed captions and captions in multiple languages available. Open to Colorado-based organizations, PHIG recipients, and the general public. Registration link.
- Applications for the 2025 Community Food Systems Fellowship, hosted by Vital Village Networks at Boston Medical Center, are now open! If you are a local leader working to advance justice and equitable food systems in partnership with families and community members, we encourage you to apply by November 8, 2024 at 11:59pm ET. Visit our website to learn more about the program, key dates, and how to apply: https://www.vitalvillage.org/projects/community-food-systems-fellowship. Or check out the application portal at: https://connect.vitalvillage.org/community-food-systems-fellowship-welcome. Join us for one of two virtual informational sessions with VVN’s Food System team this Thursday October 10th at 1 pm ET or Tuesday November 5th at 4 pm ET. If you know of anyone that may be a good fit for the fellowship, you can nominate them here. In addition, we encourage you to help spread the word about the application by using this outreach toolkit for the fellowship.
- 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.
- 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
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Honoring the mystery at the beginning of our lives: Pregnancy and Birth with Ursula Knoki-Wilson - Indigenae Podcast
From creation stories to clinical spaces, Ursula Knoki-Wilson walks us through celebrating the mystery and wonder of new life. Ursula speaks to the importance of sacred birthing spaces and support during pregnancy and childbirth.
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Managing Breastfeeding & Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus is an autoimmune condition in which the beta cells of the pancreas are destroyed by the body’s own immune system. It can occur at any age but is more common in children and young adults. The exact cause of Type 1 Diabetes is still not clear.
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CU Nursing Clinical Teaching Faculty Position (Open Rank), located in Durango
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The CU College of Nursing is seeking a full-time faculty member within the Clinical Teaching Faculty Series to teach in simulation and other clinical environments. The work location for this faculty position is in Durango, Colorado on the Fort Lewis College campus.
Ideal candidates will have teaching and scholarship experience. This individual will also hold a faculty appointment of Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Professor within the Clinical Teaching Track. Faculty rank will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community members from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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701 Camino Del Rio, Suite 320 • Durango, CO 81301 • 970-426-4284
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