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1. Promotoras De Salud: Helping Community Health Workers Care for Older Adults
Date: Aug 22, 2024

Discusses the role of community health workers (CHW) in rural and border communities in Texas, particularly for older adults and Spanish speakers. Highlights a training for CHWs focusing on age-friendly health services using the 4M Framework. Source: National Rural Health Association.

...Community Health Workers Care for Older Adults --- Discusses the role of community health workers (CHW) in rural...

2. Free Suicide Prevention Course Available for Rural Veterinarians, Farm Workers
Date: Sep 19, 2024

Highlights free online course designed for veterinarians and agribusiness professionals on mental health and suicide prevention in rural communities. Discusses the disproportionately high rates of suicide and barriers to mental health care in rural communities. Notes that veterinarians and agribusiness professionals may be well-positioned to identify at-risk individuals during their interactions with clients, but must also be trained to recognize warning signs in themselves. Source: Medical Xpress.

...Workers --- Highlights free online course designed for veterinarians and agribusiness professionals on mental health and suicide prevention in rural communities...

3. HRSA: Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Migrant Health
Date: Jul 23, 2024

The National Advisory Council on Migrant Health (NACMH) will hold a virtual public meeting on October 22-23, 2024. Agenda items include discussions on topics related to migratory and seasonal agricultural worker health, including impacts of heat and wildfire smoke; farmworker data; and best practices for fostering partnerships between farmworkers, health centers, growers, and community organizations. The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be published on the NACMH website. Requests for public comment should be sent to the Designated Federal Official at least 3 business days before the meeting. Source: Federal Register.

...worker health, including impacts of heat and wildfire smoke; farmworker data; and best practices for fostering partnerships between farmworkers, health centers, growers, and community...