by PNTC Webmaster | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has scheduled several dates in spring 2025 for the health navigator competency assessment. Passing this assessment places individuals on a state registry and allows them to be eligible for Medicaid...
by PNTC Webmaster | Feb 28, 2025 | Blog, Upcoming Events
Level 1: Health Navigation Fundamentals is designed to improve basic patient navigation skills. This course covers patient navigator role and history, effective communication, basic health promotion and health literacy. This course will be culturally adapted and...
by PNTC Webmaster | Feb 21, 2025 | Blog, Upcoming Events
Join the Colorado Health Literacy Coalition for a webinar March 13. Telehealth Services in Rural Public Libraries. Welcome to the Wacky World of Libraries When: 11:30-12:30 pm MT March 13 Register Here A lack of access to healthcare professionals is a key contributing...
by PNTC Webmaster | Feb 7, 2025 | Blog, Job Posting
Accompany Health is on a mission to give low-income patients with complex needs the dignified, high-quality care they deserve but rarely receive. A primary, behavioral, and social care provider, Accompany Health walks alongside patients for their entire care journey,...
by PNTC Webmaster | Jan 6, 2025 | Blog
Now Available: Family Affordability Tax Credit Webinar Recording With tax season approaching, help families access tax credits and find free and secure tax help. Colorado’s new Family Affordability Tax Credit will deliver up to $3,200 per child to eligible low-income...
by PNTC Webmaster | Dec 16, 2024 | Blog
Dementia training available for Community Health Workers Monica Maly, ADRD Program Coordinator, in partnership with the Southwest Colorado Area Health Education Center (SWAHEC), has a free dementia training for Community Health Workers (CHWs). Elevating Knowledge and...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 8, 2024 | Blog, Upcoming Events
Webinar: Family Affordability Tax Credit – What Community Health Workers Need to Know Dec. 6, 12-1 pm MT Register When families have the resources they need, parents and children thrive. Colorado’s new Family Affordability Tax Credit will deliver up to $3,200...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog, Job Posting
About the Position Front Range Area Health Education Center (FRAHEC) seeks a Health Navigation Specialist to work directly with refugee and immigrant communities. This position is available in either Colorado Springs or the Denver metropolitan area. The Health...
by PNTC Webmaster | Oct 3, 2024 | Job Posting
The Care Coordinator works collaboratively with the care team to provide ongoing support and communication to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients. This individual acts as a single point-of-contact to coordinate resources along the...
by PNTC Webmaster | Sep 26, 2024 | Blog, Upcoming Events
The Alliance Fall 2024 Webinar Series – Implementation of reimbursement mechanisms and sustainability support for the CHW/PN workforce in Colorado: Latest Perspectives and Technical Assistance The Colorado Alliance for Community Health Workers (CHWs), Patient...
by PNTC Webmaster | Sep 26, 2024 | Job Posting
Porch Light Health’s Front Range Clinic is a local leader in outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders. We foster a family environment where patients are treated with compassion and honesty. We believe that addiction is a chronic...
by PNTC Webmaster | Jun 21, 2024 | Blog, Webinar
Date and Time: July 18, 2024 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET Speaker: Dr. Laura Nellums, University of New Mexico Description: This presentation will focus on migration and health. It will encompass: Drivers and patterns of migration Social determinants...
by PNTC Webmaster | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog, Webinar
Overview: This presentation covers mandatory reporting, focusing on child abuse, neglect, and the abuse and exploitation of at-risk elders and adults. It also addresses emergency procedures and the mandates for reporting threats to self, others, or entities....
by PNTC Webmaster | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
By Shenazar (Shane) Esmundo, MPH, Doctor of Public Health Student, Data Analyst for PNCT Dr. Patricia Valverde received an award May 16 for Faculty Excellence in Student Mentoring. (In this photo: Patricia Valverde, PhD, MPH; Dean of the Colorado School of Public...
by PNTC Webmaster | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation on May 29, 2024 to increase access to telehealth services in rural and underserved areas, and to better combat cardiac disease. The law expands access to Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services for Medicaid members across...
by PNTC Webmaster | May 22, 2024 | Blog
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will convene a committee to review Community Health Worker Training Program applications. Membership ideally includes providers, current Community Health Workers or Health Navigations, Area Health...
by PNTC Webmaster | May 21, 2024 | Blog
Learn How to Impact LGBTQ+ Communities Around CRC Screening People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or other diverse sexual orientations or gender identities (LGBTQ+) face barriers that make them less likely to get screened for...
by PNTC Webmaster | May 14, 2024 | Blog, Upcoming Events
CHW Community of Practice The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment would like to introduce a Community of Practice for Community Health Workers in Colorado. If you are a CHW, Health Navigator, Patient Navigator, Promotora de salud or similar role, you...
by PNTC Webmaster | Apr 18, 2024 | Blog, Upcoming Events
Join us in May and June for a series of virtual Learning Labs focused on growing your Motivational Interviewing Skills! You may attend the whole series or choose one or two sessions. Each workshop will be interactive and feature both large and small-group activities....
by PNTC Webmaster | Mar 26, 2024 | Blog, Webinar
Click Here to Register Date & Time: Apr 3, 2024 10:00 AM MT The 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule advanced significant policies designed to address health equity. Specifically, new service codes for Community Health Integration (CHI) and Principal Illness...
