Multi-Cultural Health in Public Health Practice

May 25, 2011   Helen Dao, Dao Consulting Services

This seminar will address the barriers to culturally competent care such as: Lack of diversity in health care’s leadership and workforce; systems of care poorly designed to meet the needs of diverse patient populations; and poor communication between providers and patients of different racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds.

Integrating Cultural Strategies in Community-Based Settings: The Role of Cultural Broker Programs

September 27, 2011   Helen Dao

This training is designed on field experiences and case studies. Communities consist of multiple cultures, ethnicities, and races. Because every community is different, it is essential to understand its social issues, health care, and politics. Cultural brokering is to unite and understand communities.

Public Health Preparedness and Response: Cultural Competency in Emergencies

September 14, 2011  George T. DiFerdinando, Jr., MD, MPH, FACP

A key behavior for public health workers is to be able to cultural competency knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSA) during both preparedness and crisis response, for the many populations in New Jersey, the region, and throughout the US. This awareness and skills training will inform participants of the core concepts of cultural competency