The Cancer Free Florida Webinar Series - Patient Navigation and Community Health: Engaging Partners to Improve Patient Care

The Florida Department of Health Presents

 

The Cancer Free Florida Webinar Series

Patient Navigation and Community Health: Engaging Partners to Improve Patient Care

Overview

Community Health Workers and Health Navigators serve complimentary roles for people working through a complex health system. These professionals are exploring best practices to support patient access to health services in a variety of communities. This webinar will highlight lessons learned from integrating health access systems.

Learning objectives

• Describe role and responsibilities of Patient Navigators and Community Health Workers
• Discuss George Washington Cancer Institute partnerships with community organizations and Community Health Workers
• Discuss strategies for engaging partners to advance the field of patient navigation and improve patient care

Intended Audience: Health Care Navigators and Professionals, Community Health Workers, Administrators and Interested Stakeholders

This webinar and teleconference is hosted by The Florida Department of Health, Cancer Program

Tuesday, September 09, 2014 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Eastern Time

Featured speaker:

Adrienne Thomas, LGSW

Project Manager, George Washington Cancer Institute

One hour of continuing education units (CEUs) is available in all Children’s Medical Services approved boards of practice including: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, and Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling.

To join the online meeting:

Please register for Patient Navigation and Community Health use the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7697164496206193666

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.