Social Determinants and Health Equity (Glenwood Springs, CO)
Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/02/2018 - 05/03/2018
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs Center
Categories
Social Determinants and Health Equity: Widening The Lens Of Health Promotion
This two-day course will examine the effects of social determinants of health such as economic status, stigma, homophobia, racism and other social and political issues on risk, prevalence and access to services. A model and continuum of approaches will be introduced to assist prevention and care providers with implementation strategies to address these concerns.
Participants will become familiar with strategies for improving health equity so that individuals are more empowered to make healthy choices regardless of their living condition, income, sexual orientation or ethnic background.
This course is offered by our partners at the Denver Prevention Training Center and is FREE.
Recommended Prerequisite: Patient Navigator Level 1