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Pathways to Health
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February 14, 2023
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Did You Know?
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Our Indigenous Wellbriety Program Elder, Howard Yazzie, has been named a Hero by Red Cross of Colorado. He will be honored at the 2023 American Red Cross Rocky Mountain Heroes Soiree “An Evening In Red” on March 18 in Denver, CO. More details to come...
Howard, we are so proud of you! Thank you for ALL YOUR HARD WORK!
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Exciting news!
This summer's Health Careers Institute is happening
on June 6-9th
We have free VIRTUAL HCI Information Sessions starting in February
Tuesdays 5:30-6:00pm
Thursdays 12:00-12:30pm
Contact [email protected] for the Zoom link
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SWCAHEC NEWS!
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We are thrilled to report that the 2022-23 HOPE Program - Health Occupations Promoting Equity is off to a great start! With already three out of six sessions complete, Colorado high school students gained free health career exploration experience and knowledge of current and emerging health issues in the state of Colorado. Through the program, participants virtually join in monthly, live sessions where fellow Colorado Area Health Education Centers present on health topics.
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In November, Front Range AHEC presented on the topic Enhancing Health Equity and Reducing Health Disparities which focus on several populations, including undocumented individuals, undocumented students, rural populations, and refugees. Participants learned to define the concept of health equity and health disparities, identify the social determinants of health, and analyze how social determinants of health contribute to health disparities. They also heard personal experiences regarding the topic from Okany Rivas and Albert Majaliwa.
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It is a free week-long event during which students experience healthcare education first-hand on the CU Anschutz Medical Center.
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We continue to invite all Colorado high school students to take advantage of these unique opportunities and to join us next month for our topic The Influence of Culture: healing Health Disparities in Native Americans presented by Southwestern Colorado AHEC.
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Medicine Wheel 12 Step Talking Circles
Starting January 5, 2023, we will be holding Medicine Wheel 12 Step Talking Circles, this curriculum covers the Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps of Wellbriety using White Bison material. We will provide online accessibility and please be prepared to hold space for yourself and others.
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Mending Wounded Hearts Talking Circles
We are currently holding Mending Wounded Hearts Talking Circles, this curriculum covers grief, trauma and unresolved relationships. We are about halfway into the curriculum. We are now online and please be prepared to hold space for
yourself and others.
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The southwest Axis Engagement Services team assists with insurance enrollment (primarily Medicaid), linkage to resources, and scheduling appointments for primary care, mental health and substance use outpatient therapy, and dental care.
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- Durango Community Shelter: Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Manna Soup Kitchen in Durango: Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Street Outreach in Cortez: Sih Hasin Street Outreach Team at Cortez Public Library, Tuesdays from 2-4pm.
- Grace’s Kitchen in Cortez: Thursdays 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Hope’s Kitchen in Cortez: Fridays 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Outreach and Telemedicine Clinic List
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Key components covered in the training:
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- How to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who may be suicidal
- How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
- Common causes of suicidal behavior
- Warning signs of suicide
- How to help someone in crisis
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Study.com wants to help ease the financial stress of college and support students as they work toward their education goals. To do that, we're offering several Study.com Student Scholarships for students pursuing college degrees in a number of fields of study. These scholarships award $1,000 to provide some financial relief for the high cost of college. Our scholarships include:
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Newcomer Health
This ECHO series is designed to increase medical providers' knowledge of the resettlement and health issues of newcomers, including refugee, immigrant and migrant (RIM) populations. It will review resettlement pathways, evidence-based screening recommendations, and more common diagnoses and treatment approaches for pediatric and adult populations.
Sessions include brief didactic presentations by immigrant health experts and discussion of participant-submitted cases. Participants are highly encouraged to submit de-identified patient cases for group discussion and expert consultation.
Audience:
Medical providers across the U.S. who provide care or who want to learn more about providing care for newcomers, including refugees, immigrants and migrants
Schedule:
Ongoing monthly ECHO sessions held virtually
Last Tuesday of the month
6:00 AM PT | 7:00 AM MT | 8:00 AM CT | 9:00 AM ET
Upcoming Sessions:
February 28: Vaccinations
March 28: Tuberculosis
Registration is ongoing and participants can attend any sessions they wish.
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The Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (LRP) is now open!
The program offers loan repayment to registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and nursing faculty in exchange for a two-year service commitment at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, or, for nurse faculty, an eligible school of nursing.
They pay up to 85% of unpaid nursing education debt for...
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registered nurses (RNs);
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advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs); and
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nurse faculty (NF)
Accepting applications through Thursday, February 23.
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Pediatric Psychiatry in Primary Care:
Core Essentials
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Topics include assessment and screening, “What is Therapy," assessing and treating anxiety, ADHD and depression, assessing suicidality and more.
Prescribing primary care providers working in Colorado
COMMITMENT
Seven weekly ECHO sessions held virtually
Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 AM MT
March 9 - April 20
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Quality Assurance Program Director (Health Care Program Director)
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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a full-time, University Staff (non-classified) Quality Assurance Program Director (Health Care Program Director) for the Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) Adult Outpatient Program (AOP). ARTS-AOP is within the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, and has clinic locations in Denver, Aurora and Arvada. AOP clinics provide drug and alcohol assessment, psychosocial and pharmacological treatment for adults, including traditional/enhanced/intensive outpatient programs, as well as specialty services for clients referred by the criminal justice system, county departments of human services, and services for pregnant women, individuals who are HIV-positive and/or gender-responsive services.
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Colorado Health Institute - Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Health Institute, an independent nonprofit based in Denver, is seeking candidates for the position of Chief Executive Officer. CHI’s mission is to improve the health of all Coloradans through independent research, analysis and insight that advance sound policies and decisions.
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CHI seeks a dynamic, collaborative and highly-strategic leader who brings strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills and the ability to build talent, inspire staff and organize teams to advance key strategic priorities. Desired backgrounds and experiences within the arena of public health that will be of interest include working and collaborating with policymakers, research institutes, public sector agencies, non-profit organizations, provider organizations, consultancies and the like. The ideal candidate will bring senior-level leadership experience leading teams, working with boards, convening various constituency groups, advancing strategic partnerships and developing strategies to ensure revenue diversification and financial sustainability.
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San Juan Basin Public Health is hiring a part-time Programs Technician to work in the Opioid Risk Reduction (ORR) Program. The ORR program will provide harm reduction services including opioid reversal medication, fentanyl test strips, safe injection supplies and sharps collection containers to ensure participants have access to supplies to reduce overdose deaths and the transmission of HIV and viral hepatitis. The position will work directly with program participants seeking harm reduction services, and provide outreach and education to priority populations and community partners. The position will also be responsible for providing HIV and hepatitis C testing services to participants. Benefits for full-time employees include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, paid time off, retirement plan, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Benefits for part time employees include Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program and Supplemental Insurance. This position is scheduled to close February 15th, 2023, or when an adequate pool is reached. The hiring range for this position is $18.82 to $22.11 an hour. The full wage range is included on the job description. To view the complete job description and/or apply go to www.sjbpublichealth.org.
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External Relations Strategist (Open Rank) - Center for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention (28570)
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This position will serve as an External Relations Strategist for the southwest portion of Colorado. Counties in that region may include Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, San Juan, Montezuma, La Plata, Archuleta, Mineral, Hinsdale, Gunnison, Chaffee, Park, Fremont, Custer and the San Luis Valley counties. External Relations Strategists further the mission of the Consortium by supporting local and regional community partners (such as community coalitions, local public health agencies, treatment providers, law enforcement, and elected officials) under the guidance of the Consortium Director and Assistant Director. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance, knowledge of resources, and subject matter expertise to community partners as they plan and implement local and regional interventions to address the drug overdose crisis. Apply Here
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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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