by PNTC Webmaster | Feb 25, 2018 | Blog, PNTC News
There’s an exciting year ahead for the PNTC! Please read on for important program updates and pricing information. We would like to announce some exciting changes to the Patient Navigator Training Collaborative (PNTC)! In 2018, the PNTC is expanding our online...
by PNTC Webmaster | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, PNTC Workshop Announcement
Join the Colorado Health Literacy Coalition Feb. 28 for a FREE networking event. WITH A PRESENTATION FROM: Tamas Farkas, Interpreter and Program Manager at the Interpreter Network, a program of the Spring Institute. Born in Budapest Hungary, Tamas moved to the United...
by PNTC Webmaster | Jan 27, 2018 | Blog, Upcoming Events
Reducing Health Disparities and Utilizing Patient Navigation and Community Health Work to Improve Access to Care in Colorado Join the Colorado Colorectal Screening Program, Patient Navigator Training Collaborative, and the Colorado PN CHW PdS Alliance for a discussion...
by PNTC Webmaster | Jan 3, 2018 | Blog, PNTC News
Patient Navigators can practice with mock patients, receive one-on-one coaching The Patient Navigator Training Collaborative (PNTC) is offering a unique opportunity to help patient navigators improve their motivational interviewing (MI) skills. Participants in the...
by PNTC Webmaster | Dec 22, 2017 | Blog
The Colorado Health Foundation and Rose Community Foundation are seeking participation in a survey to learn about Colorado health literacy practices. Your responses will provide valuable information with work to ensure that all Coloradans, regardless of ZIP code, age,...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 30, 2017 | Blog
By Dr. Rebecca Richey The holidays are a special time of the year, filled with love, laughter and fun; however, all of the merry-making can also cause a lot of STRESS. Below, you’ll find some de-stressing tips and tricks that are part and parcel to getting...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 17, 2017 | Blog, Job Posting
Healthy Babies, Strong Families/Healthy Start Family Advocate Job Announcement Title: Healthy Babies Family Advocate Reports To: Families Forward Director of Healthy Baby Programs Salary: $30,000 annual + benefits...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog, Patient Navigator News
Patient navigation leaders, including several from Colorado, convened in Washington, DC, on Nov. 7 for the inaugural meeting of the National Navigation Roundtable (NNRT). The NNRT, sponsored by American Cancer Society, is a national coalition of more than 40 members...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 10, 2017 | Upcoming Events
Mental Health first aid is an evidence-based, public health training program that teaches participants the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges or crisis, what to do in an emergency, and where to turn for help. MHFA is implemented around the U.S. and the...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 10, 2017 | Blog, Upcoming Events
Cancer survivors live in all of our Colorado communities. Despite the prevalence, gaps still exist and people who have finished cancer treatment often have needs that go unrecognized and unmet. This ECHO learning series is offered by the University of Colorado Cancer...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 9, 2017 | Blog, Job Posting
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, located in Denver, CO is seeking a Case Manager who will report to the Manager of Patient Access Programs. The Case Manager will review, assess, and support patient cases referred to CF Foundation Compass for patient assistance related...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 9, 2017 | Blog, PNTC Workshop Announcement
Did you know that more than one-third of the US population has basic or below basic health literacy skills? The ability to understand, interpret, and process health information is known as health literacy. Patients need to understand health messages in order to make...
by PNTC Webmaster | Nov 7, 2017 | Blog, Upcoming Events
De-Escalation Techniques for Direct Service Providers When: 9 am-5 pm, Dec 20 Where: Denver Rescue Mission’s Administration & Education Building, 6100 Smith Road, Denver, CO 8021 Cost: $145 For online registration, visit: De-Escalation Techniques for Direct...
by PNTC Webmaster | Oct 26, 2017 | Upcoming Events
Third Annual Colorado Health Literacy Coalition Conference Health Literacy: Building Bridges Within & Between Organizations When: Friday, November 3, 2017, 8 am – 3 pm Where: University of Colorado Hospital Conference Center, Aurora, CO WITH PRESENTATIONS...
by PNTC Webmaster | Oct 24, 2017 | Blog, Job Posting
CARE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR $18.00/hr. with limited benefits. Detailed Job Description The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver (DHA) seeks a Care Management Coordinator to work with Medicaid clients to improve utilization of benefits. Care management...
by PNTC Webmaster | Oct 20, 2017 | Blog, Denver Metro, PNTC Workshop Announcement
Do you want to learn how to provide high-quality, coordinated care for your clients? Sign up today for our 1-day workshop, Care Coordination for Patient Navigators! Expand on the knowledge and skills learned in the Level 1 course. By the end of this fun, interactive...
by PNTC Webmaster | Oct 18, 2017 | Blog, Denver Metro, Job Posting
At the American Cancer Society, saving lives is our mission. We achieve our mission by drawing on our humanity. Humanity made up of courage, determination, innovation, passion, empathy, and caring. These are the values that give us the advantage over cancer. The...
by Travis Chillemi | Sep 28, 2017 | Blog, Denver Metro, Upcoming Events
You are invited to a thought-provoking event sponsored by UCHealth and the Center for Women’s Health Research. This program is held in collaboration with the University of Colorado Denver, the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Colorado Anschutz...
by Travis Chillemi | Sep 28, 2017 | Blog, Upcoming Events
Learn about cancer trends, screening guidelines, treatment updates, symptom management, and much more at the Colorado Cancer Coalition’s annual Symposium, Oct 18-20 in Westminster, CO. You won’t want to miss the keynote speaker Wendy S. Harpham, a...
by Travis Chillemi | Sep 8, 2017 | Blog, PNTC Workshop Announcement, Upcoming Events
Did you know that more than one-third of the US population has basic or below basic health literacy skills? The ability to understand, interpret, and process health information is known as health literacy. Patients need to understand health messages in order to make...
