MonkeyPox Virus Community Health Worker Townhall: What You Need to Know
The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) and UnidosUS, in partnership with the Multinational Monkeypox Emergency Response of the CDC will be hosting a Community Health Worker townhall for CHWs looking to make a difference by addressing the disproportionate impact of Monkeypox on our communities. Information on the current global outbreak of the Monkeypox virus and communication resources for prevention, treatment, and the reduction of stigma around the virus will be shared. Participants will also be able to share suggestions for improvement around public health messaging including how to address misinformation and feedback on their community needs.
Speakers:
- Dr. Bruce (“Bryce”) W. Furness, MD, MPH, Medical Epidemiologist, CDC’s DSTDP
- Kimberly Chiaramonte, MSS, the Senior Project Manager for the Vaccine Ambassador Program at the National Health Care for the Homeless Council
- Jill Lubin, Program Director at JWCH Institute, Inc.
- Christopher Mack, Senior Community Outreach Worker at JWCH Institute, Inc.
NACHW will provide certificates of attendance for those who attend for at-least 30 minutes.
Date and time: Tuesday, October 25th, 2 PM EST
La Asociación Nacional de Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud (NACHW) y UnidosUS, en asociación con la CDC en respuesta a la Emergencia Multinacional de la Viruela símica, organizarán una asamblea pública de Trabajadores de la Salud Comunitarios para los promotores/as que buscan marcar la diferencia al abordar el impacto desproporcionado de la viruela símica en nuestras comunidades. Se compartirá información sobre el brote global actual de la viruela símica (MonkeyPox) y recursos de comunicación para la prevención, el tratamiento y la reducción del estigma en torno al virus. Los participantes también podrán compartir sugerencias para mejorar los mensajes de salud pública, incluida la forma de abordar la información errónea y los comentarios sobre las necesidades de su comunidad.
Spanish language interpretation will be available. Habrá interpretación en español disponible.
Resources from the Webinar:
- CDC Monkeypox Homepage
- CDC Monkeypox Communications Resources
- UnidosUS: Monkeypox Bilingual Toolkit
- Fact Sheet: Monkeypox & People Experiencing Homelessness from NHCHC
- NHCHC Vaccine Ambassador Program
- Flyers from JWCH Institute, Inc. CCH Flyer and A4 vaccination clinic los angeles
Recordings:
English: CHW Townhall Monkeypox Virius: What You Need to Know
Español: Seminario Virtual Para Promotores Sobre la Viruela Símica