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More than a refugee
An information series highlighting the experiences of refugees and immigrants
Traditional Health Workers:
A Community Approach to Health and Wellness
March 11, 2019
Representation matters. Join us as we explore why representation matters in the healthcare of refugee and immigrant communities, and how Traditional Health Workers, specifically Peer Support Specialists and Community Health Workers are an integral part of health systems.
Presentations about Culturally-Specific Peer Support Specialists and Community Health Workers (CHW), followed by a panel of peers and CHWs who are working in their communities to help promote better physical and mental health.
Learn more about our presenters below.
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March 11, 2019
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Cascadia Garlington Center
Parking is limited. Please try to find street parking.
3036 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97212
Presenters:
Seth Cohen, LCSW, MSW
Cross-Cultural Clinician
Chi Bui, CHW
ORCHWA, Community Programs Coordinator
Panel Moderator:
Sasha Verbillis-Kolp, LCSW, MSW
Health and Human Services Consultant
Panelists:
Mahad Hassan, PSS
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Samer Malouhi, PSS
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Mohamed Abdiasis, MSW
OHA, Traditional Health Worker Program Coordinator
Lilian Olero, CHW, CD
Community Health Worker and Birth Doula
Yesi Castro, CHW
Community Health Worker
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