Cultural Competency and Health Literacy Training Series (CCHL)

The AHI PPS is sponsoring a SERIES OF CUSTOMIZED TRAINING MODULES, beginning in January 2017, focused on CULTURAL COMPETENCY, HEALTH LITERACY, and addressing regional HEALTH DISPARITIES. This first module in the training series is: Cultural Competency within the AHI PPS. Trainers and presenters will facilitate discussion around cultural dynamics and needs within the AHI PPS' nine-county service area. They will introduce the Enhanced National CLAS (Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services) Standards, explore their relevance to regional health system transformation and interventions to empower individuals living in generational poverty.  TWO TRAININGS IN TWO LOCATIONS ARE BEING OFFERED. These are 1-day trainings with a limit of 25 participants per day. In person attendance is required. There will be no option for teleconference.  PLEASE CHOOSE THE CORRESPONDING REGISTRATION FOR THE _DAY_ YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND: 2 TRAININGS IN PLATTSBURGH: THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 9:00AM--4:00PM AT THE BUTCHER BLOCK: 15 BOOTH DRIVE, PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901 FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 9:00AM--4:00PM AT THE BUTCHER BLOCK: 15 Booth Drive, PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901 Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.  Presented by Adirondack Health Institute in partnership with Wilma Alvarado-Little and Gregory Owens with contributions from regional community-based organization representatives.