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March 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost: $10.00
Addressing Health Inequities in Communities of Color
Thursday, April 10, 2025
In-Person at the YWCA in Hanover
23 W Chestnut St, Hanover, PA 17331
10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost: $10
This program is funded by a generous grant from the York County Community Foundation (YCCF).
*2.0 Social Work CEUs – Pending Approval
No Additional Cost
Description
Health disparities are widespread among racially and ethnically diverse groups in the U.S. These disparities are deeply rooted in systemic racism, historical inequities, and biases within healthcare systems. Communities of color often face significant barriers to equitable access to quality healthcare, resulting in poorer health outcomes and reduced life expectancy. This training is designed to raise awareness about these health inequities, provide an understanding of their underlying causes, and offer practical strategies to address and reduce disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. By equipping professionals and community members with the tools to recognize and challenge their own biases, this training aims to foster more inclusive, culturally competent, and equitable care for all individuals.
Through interactive discussions, case studies, and evidence-based approaches, participants will gain insights into the specific health challenges faced by communities of color and learn how to advocate for systemic change that promotes health equity.
Objectives
- Understand the root causes of health inequities, with a focus on systemic racism and bias within healthcare systems.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the specific health challenges and outcomes affecting racial and ethnic minority populations in the U.S.
- Learn how unconscious biases can affect patient-provider interactions and contribute to unequal treatment and healthcare outcomes.
- Discover practical approaches to address health disparities, improve communication, and provide culturally competent care.
- Identify and discuss barriers to accessing healthcare, such as lack of insurance, geographic location, language, and trust, and explore solutions to reduce these barriers.
- Empower participants with tools and knowledge to advocate for policy changes that promote health equity and eliminate discriminatory practices in healthcare.
- Learn best practices for fostering an inclusive, respectful, and culturally competent healthcare environment that promotes trust and access to care for all individuals.
Facilitator:
Lydia DeBrest-Madison is an Operations Analyst with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Minor in Marketing. She has over 20 years of experience in Customer Service and Healthcare. Lydia has worked with various call centers managing client relationships, supervising sales teams, training new hires and most recently providing support and training to Primary Care Providers in the Medicare Sector. Lydia also serves as Board Member for CocoLife Black, a non profit organization focused on educating, empowering and supporting minority women and their communities when it comes to Maternal Health and addressing race related disparities.
*CEUs
Social Work: “NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. Upon approval, 2.0 CEUs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.”
~If you have any questions, please email Allison Fisher at trainings@penncares.org~
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- PennCares Support Services reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.
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Registration Cancellation by Participant
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