Ricardo Garay, CHW, CHWI
Austin, Texas, United States
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About
Constant Learner
Currently serving as a program manager for the Community…
Activity
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Meet Yesenia Delgado, a pediatrics residency graduate who will work at the new CommUnityCare Health Centers Del Valle Health Center opening later…
Meet Yesenia Delgado, a pediatrics residency graduate who will work at the new CommUnityCare Health Centers Del Valle Health Center opening later…
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Today, the United States, through USAID, announced up to an additional $35 million in emergency health assistance to bolster response efforts for the…
Today, the United States, through USAID, announced up to an additional $35 million in emergency health assistance to bolster response efforts for the…
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As health systems face a new strain of mpox, professional community health workers will be vital in responding to new outbreaks: educating…
As health systems face a new strain of mpox, professional community health workers will be vital in responding to new outbreaks: educating…
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Experience
Education
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Abilene Christian University
Activities and Societies: COBA representative,ISA Officer,Big Brothers Big Sisters,Junior Achievement,Habitat for Humanity,United Way, Hispanos Unidos, West Coast Business Leadership Conference, Venture Out, Eternal Threads,ESL Instructor, Lead Medical Translator, LYNAY Scholarship recipient, International Student Scholarship recipient.
-Highly experienced in Spanish/English translation
-Certified in Mac OS X Operating System
-Experienced using CRM, Human Resource Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and SAP
Licenses & Certifications
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Global Professional Training: Latin America 2021 Certificate of Completion
Texas Global | The University of Texas at Austin
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Coaching for Performance Improvement and Feedback
Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin
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Community Health Worker Trainer-Texas Department of Health
Texas Department of State Health Services
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Volunteer Experience
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Board Member
National Association of Community Health Workers
- Present 4 years 1 month
Health
A national coordinating committee (NCC) of 20 CHW leaders and allies from around the country has been meeting regularly for over a year to make plans for a building a sustainable membership organization for CHWs—broadly defined to include CHWs, CHRs, promotores, other workforce members—and allies. Formal strategic planning began in May, 2017 with assistance from a private consulting firm to make recommendations about structure, governance, member services, policy and program priorities, etc…
A national coordinating committee (NCC) of 20 CHW leaders and allies from around the country has been meeting regularly for over a year to make plans for a building a sustainable membership organization for CHWs—broadly defined to include CHWs, CHRs, promotores, other workforce members—and allies. Formal strategic planning began in May, 2017 with assistance from a private consulting firm to make recommendations about structure, governance, member services, policy and program priorities, etc. The NCC recently conducted a national survey of state, regional, and local CHW associations to assess the current capacity of workforce networks and to enable broad participation in planning. In July, 2017, the NCC agreed to serve as an interim board for the National Association of Community Health Workers, with the goal of electing a permanent board, securing resources, incorporating, and launching the organization at 2019’s Unity Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Board Member
Texas Association of Promotores and Community Health Worker
- Present 3 years 11 months
Health
Our Mission is to support and expand opportunities for the CHW profession at the state and local level through advocacy, education, empowerment, and policy.
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HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION
City of Austin
- Present 5 years 2 months
Politics
The commission shall advise the City Council on issues relating to the quality of life for the City’s Hispanic/Latino community and shall recommend programs and policies designed to alleviate any inequities that may confront Hispanics and Latinos in social, economic, and vocational pursuits including education, youth services, housing and community development, cultural arts, economic development, health, civic engagement, and…
The commission shall advise the City Council on issues relating to the quality of life for the City’s Hispanic/Latino community and shall recommend programs and policies designed to alleviate any inequities that may confront Hispanics and Latinos in social, economic, and vocational pursuits including education, youth services, housing and community development, cultural arts, economic development, health, civic engagement, and transportation.
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Buda Bond Advisory Committee
City of Buda, TX
- Present 3 years 8 months
-Work through a list of potential projects for recommendation to the City Council.
-Engage in public dialogues related to the potential projects and solicit feedback from the community. Rank and prioritize projects for recommendation to City Council.
-Present a recommended project list to City Council for consideration for a November 2021 Bond Election.
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Community Health Champion
Central Health
- 1 year 1 month
Health
The Central Health Community Health Champions program brings together diverse community members from across Travis County to learn about, discuss, and collaborate on our work to improve the health of Central Texas. Through this 5-month program, we want to create the next generation of informed community health leaders in Travis County.
Topics covered throughout the program revolve around various health disparities and how Central Health and about 200 health organizations, nonprofits, and…The Central Health Community Health Champions program brings together diverse community members from across Travis County to learn about, discuss, and collaborate on our work to improve the health of Central Texas. Through this 5-month program, we want to create the next generation of informed community health leaders in Travis County.
Topics covered throughout the program revolve around various health disparities and how Central Health and about 200 health organizations, nonprofits, and hospitals come together to address them.
So far, the program has created a tight-knit group of about 150 Community Health Champions.
https://www.centralhealth.net/initiatives/community-health-champions/class-of-2018/
https://www.centralhealth.net/initiatives/community-health-champions/class-of-2018/garay-ricardo/
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Community Council
Community Advancement Network
- 4 years
Health
The CAN Community Council is one of two Councils that guide the work of the Community Advancement Network. The CAN Community Council is a self-appointed body that is made up of up to 30 people who reflect the diversity of interests, concerns, organizations, issues and populations of the Central Texas community. The role of the Community Council is to provide a link between the community at large and the policy makers and elected officials who serve on the CAN Board of Directors.
Members…The CAN Community Council is one of two Councils that guide the work of the Community Advancement Network. The CAN Community Council is a self-appointed body that is made up of up to 30 people who reflect the diversity of interests, concerns, organizations, issues and populations of the Central Texas community. The role of the Community Council is to provide a link between the community at large and the policy makers and elected officials who serve on the CAN Board of Directors.
Members elected to the CAN Community Council commit to serve a three year term that begins in January and runs through December. The Community Council generally meets on the third Monday of every month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The meeting agenda focuses on important issues facing our community.
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UpClose Graduate Class 2020
Austin Independent School District
- Present 5 years 1 month
Education
Created in 2007, UpClose offers a unique opportunity to learn about Austin ISD. Through lunch & learn meetings, participants learn about the district's infrastructure, programs and services, as well as the challenges and opportunities for improvements. Each month, UpClose classes meet at district sites to have an inside look at key programs. In addition to monthly meetings, participants create a school-based impact project.
To date, approximately 350 participants have completed the…Created in 2007, UpClose offers a unique opportunity to learn about Austin ISD. Through lunch & learn meetings, participants learn about the district's infrastructure, programs and services, as well as the challenges and opportunities for improvements. Each month, UpClose classes meet at district sites to have an inside look at key programs. In addition to monthly meetings, participants create a school-based impact project.
To date, approximately 350 participants have completed the program. UpClose graduates are challenged to become leaders and advocates for the district, to volunteer for service on committees and task forces, to speak up when misinformation is circulating, and to encourage other parents and community members to get informed and involved. The goal for class membership is to have equal and diverse representation from the district. We are AISD Proud of our UpClose Alumni.
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Office of Sustanability - Consumption Advisory Group
City of Austin
- Present 4 years 11 months
Environment
Purpose: To reduce the lifecycle carbon impact of the goods, food, and services we consume in Central Texas.
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Austin Public Health -Workgroup Co-Chair - Access to Care (Community Health Workers)
City of Austin
- Present 5 years 8 months
Health
Workgroups are comprised of partners and stakeholders in a one of four health priority areas identified during the CHA process. Workgroup Chairs are expected to facilitate meetings to update the CHIP and monitor implementation progress or the Priority Areas of the Plan. Each Priority Area may have up to two Workgroup Chairs from member organizations. The Workgroup Chair 1) convenes the workgroup meetings and facilitates discussions; 2) helps with new member recruitment and outreach; and 3)…
Workgroups are comprised of partners and stakeholders in a one of four health priority areas identified during the CHA process. Workgroup Chairs are expected to facilitate meetings to update the CHIP and monitor implementation progress or the Priority Areas of the Plan. Each Priority Area may have up to two Workgroup Chairs from member organizations. The Workgroup Chair 1) convenes the workgroup meetings and facilitates discussions; 2) helps with new member recruitment and outreach; and 3) mobilizes the completion and aids with the reporting of the CHIP Action Plan for the given year.
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Buda Citizens' Academy Graduate 2020
City of Buda, TX
- Present 5 years 2 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
This is a 12 week program beginning on Thursday, August 29, at City Hall from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. A different department will present each week, giving you an inside look at how they function, what services they provide to the citizens of Buda, and how they are funded. All classes will be on Thursday, except for the Public Works class which will be held on a Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and includes a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. One of the classes is a Buda City Council…
This is a 12 week program beginning on Thursday, August 29, at City Hall from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. A different department will present each week, giving you an inside look at how they function, what services they provide to the citizens of Buda, and how they are funded. All classes will be on Thursday, except for the Public Works class which will be held on a Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and includes a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. One of the classes is a Buda City Council Meeting, which are on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion during our Graduation Ceremony.
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Complete Count Committee -Immigrant & Latin(x) Communities
City of Buda, TX
- Present 4 years 10 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
With the 2020 Census on the horizon, the Buda City Council has established a Complete Count Committee (CCC) for the City of Buda. CCC's are volunteer committees whose purpose is to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census. Accurate counts impact federal funding levels and representation in the state and federal level.
The 2020 Census will provide a snapshot of our nation, our population, where we live, and so much more. The results are critically important…With the 2020 Census on the horizon, the Buda City Council has established a Complete Count Committee (CCC) for the City of Buda. CCC's are volunteer committees whose purpose is to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census. Accurate counts impact federal funding levels and representation in the state and federal level.
The 2020 Census will provide a snapshot of our nation, our population, where we live, and so much more. The results are critically important because this once-a-decade census data helps businesses, researchers, and communities make decisions. The data can help inform where your community needs a new fire department, more funding for school lunches, or new roads. -
Treasurer
Stoneridge Subdivision Homeowners Association, Inc.
- 1 year 5 months
Social Services
The Board treasurer is responsible for the association’s funds, securities and financial records. He or she oversees billing, collections and disbursement of funds, and coordinates the development of the association’s proposed annual operating budget and reserve allocations. In addition, the treasurer is responsible for monitoring the budget and reporting on the association’s financial status throughout the year, as well as for overseeing year-end reporting and any required audits. In…
The Board treasurer is responsible for the association’s funds, securities and financial records. He or she oversees billing, collections and disbursement of funds, and coordinates the development of the association’s proposed annual operating budget and reserve allocations. In addition, the treasurer is responsible for monitoring the budget and reporting on the association’s financial status throughout the year, as well as for overseeing year-end reporting and any required audits. In self-managed communities, in which many of the day-to-day financial responsibilities are handled by a property management company, the treasurer is responsible for ensuring that all association funds are collected, disbursed, invested and reported accurately and remain in compliance at all times with the association’s by-laws and governing documents.
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Treasurer -Board of Directors
Cooperation Texas
- 2 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Founded in October 2009 in response to growing economic inequality, Cooperation Texas is a worker cooperative development center based in Austin, Texas. Our mission is to create sustainable jobs through the development, support and promotion of worker-owned cooperatives in Texas. We believe everyone deserves equal access to dignified jobs, which is why we place those most directly affected by social and economic inequality at the center of our work.
-Financial audits preparation
-Cash…Founded in October 2009 in response to growing economic inequality, Cooperation Texas is a worker cooperative development center based in Austin, Texas. Our mission is to create sustainable jobs through the development, support and promotion of worker-owned cooperatives in Texas. We believe everyone deserves equal access to dignified jobs, which is why we place those most directly affected by social and economic inequality at the center of our work.
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Volunteer
Workers Defense Project
Civil Rights and Social Action
-Participated in organizing for marches, press releases, and workshops for community organizing.
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Planning Committee
North Carolina Community Health Center Association
Health
Planning Committee for Annual Migrant Stream Forum Conference
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2021-22 Human Services (Non-Profits) Grant Review Committee
City of Buda, TX
- Present 3 years 4 months
Social Services
The Grant Review Committee is responsible for receiving and evaluating the grant applications and recommending to the Council an allocated funding amount.
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Abstract Review
American Public Health Association
- Present 5 years 7 months
Health
Reviewed and evaluated abstracts for Annual Conference considerations.
Publications
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Austin Climate Equity Plan
City of Austin
In September 2021, City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan . The plan advances the work of the previous 2015 Community Climate Plan and further centers equity throughout its strategies. This new plan was the product of hundreds of hours of work with input from nearly 200 community members.
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Hey, Neighbor
Rethink-Dell Medical School
Person to person, community health workers provide critical support for people navigating the health care system — and the broader forces of health.
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Community engagement as a foundation for improving neighborhood health
Public Health Nursing
Objective
Health inequities and disparities are associated with non‐White race/ethnicity, immigrant status, income, and geographic location. Community engagement is essential to identify health and social needs and to plan health care and social services programs. To begin a larger community‐based participatory study, the purpose of this study was to explore community residents’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to achieving and maintaining health.
Design, Sample, and…Objective
Health inequities and disparities are associated with non‐White race/ethnicity, immigrant status, income, and geographic location. Community engagement is essential to identify health and social needs and to plan health care and social services programs. To begin a larger community‐based participatory study, the purpose of this study was to explore community residents’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to achieving and maintaining health.
Design, Sample, and Measurements
This qualitative descriptive study used focus group interviews. We recruited a convenience sample (n = 50) from community meetings and gathering for five audio‐recorded focus groups that used a semi‐structured interview guide. Transcripts were coded to identify common topics in each group and major themes across groups.
Results
Participants were predominantly women (58%), Hispanic/Latinx, and Spanish‐speaking (57%), who rented their homes (69%). Two main themes emerged: (a) social determinants as barriers to health and (b) need for trust to participate in health programs.
Conclusions
Although health care providers are frequently concerned about providing access to care, community members identified a variety of social determinants that affected their health. Listening and responding to community members’ priorities are the foundation to improving health in neighborhoods directly affected by inequities. -
Austin’s annual homeless census faces higher stakes in 2020
Austin American Statesman
In January, the coalition will lead hundreds of volunteers in Austin and Travis County to survey the homeless population. And the stakes are high.
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Dell Med panel discusses health, social issues black community faces
Daily Texan
Around 40 professionals, Dell Medical students and community members shared perspectives on the strengths and struggles of the black community while proposing ideas to address health and social inequities in Central Texas.
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2018 Travis County CHIP
Austin Public Health
A CHIP is intended to serve as a vision for the health of the community and a framework for
organizations to use in leveraging resources, engaging partners, and identifying their own priorities and
strategies for community health improvement.In addition to guiding future services, programs, and
policies for these agencies and the area overall, the CHA and CHIP are also required prerequisites for the
health department to maintain national accreditation, which indicates that the…A CHIP is intended to serve as a vision for the health of the community and a framework for
organizations to use in leveraging resources, engaging partners, and identifying their own priorities and
strategies for community health improvement.In addition to guiding future services, programs, and
policies for these agencies and the area overall, the CHA and CHIP are also required prerequisites for the
health department to maintain national accreditation, which indicates that the agency meets or exceeds
rigorous public health standards. Guided by the findings from a robust evaluation of the previous
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A Community Health Model Takes Hold in Texas
Reporting Texas
In 2017, over 131,000 Texans died from chronic diseases – nearly equivalent to the population of the city of Waco. To lessen the toll such illnesses exact, the Texas Senate is considering a bill that would enable Medicaid health service providers to hire additional community health workers – a burgeoning profession in Texas that increasingly finds itself on the frontlines of treating chronic disease...
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Continuity of Care for TB Patients Around the World
Summary of TBNet, a Health Network program at the Migrant Clinicians Network
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Prenatal case study showcasing the value of Health Network's Bridge Case Management.
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A partnership between Health Network and a Wisconsin mobile clinical site.
Courses
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Data Security & Data Destruction
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Information Security Awareness
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Introduction to the Compliance & Ethics Program
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Passwords, Mobile Device Security, and Email & Messaging
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Social Engineering
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The University of Texas Child Protection Training
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Projects
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Culture Council - Dell Medical School
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A group of ambassadors, nominated by faculty and staff, who worked with Dell Medical School leadership over the course of the year to identify the strengths and opportunities that exist within its culture.
More than 40 nominations were received for the 2020 Culture Council, reflecting an impressive group of faculty, staff, students and residents who embody the best of Dell Med’s culture and values.
2020 Culture Council
Shahreen Abedin – Director of Media Relations…A group of ambassadors, nominated by faculty and staff, who worked with Dell Medical School leadership over the course of the year to identify the strengths and opportunities that exist within its culture.
More than 40 nominations were received for the 2020 Culture Council, reflecting an impressive group of faculty, staff, students and residents who embody the best of Dell Med’s culture and values.
2020 Culture Council
Shahreen Abedin – Director of Media Relations, Communications
David Auzenne – Director of Community and Regional Impact, Health Ecosystem
Dekoiya Burton – Medical Student, Class of 2021
Bretta Candelaria – Project Manager, IT
Nalinda Charnsangavej – Assistant Professor and Program Director, Pediatrics
Natasha Dass – Medical Student, Class of 2022
Amanda Feighner – Senior Administrative Associate, Business Office
Ricardo Garay – Program Manager, Population Health
Luis Gonzalez – Administrative Manager, Health Ecosystem
Sabrina Holguin – Medical Assistant, Musculoskeletal Institute, UT Health Austin
Wendeline Jongenburger – Assistant Director for Internal Medicine Specialties, Internal Medicine
Stephen Line – Resident, Family Medicine
Courtney Mulligan – Research Program Coordinator, Population Health
Nico Osier – Assistant Professor, Neurology
Christina Philburn – Clinical Social Worker, Comprehensive Pain Management, UT Health Austin
Allie Rippe – Advanced Practice Nurse, UT Health Austin and Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care
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Social Services and Health Information Platform (SHIP)
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The goal of the project is to develop a platform that will connect clinical and social services data in order to close the loop for social-services referrals between health clinics and social care organizations in the community. The platform will use data from the Austin-based non-profit organization Integrated Care Collaboration (ICC), which functions as the area’s health information exchange (HIE), and Aunt Bertha, a social services referral digital database and application. The platform will…
The goal of the project is to develop a platform that will connect clinical and social services data in order to close the loop for social-services referrals between health clinics and social care organizations in the community. The platform will use data from the Austin-based non-profit organization Integrated Care Collaboration (ICC), which functions as the area’s health information exchange (HIE), and Aunt Bertha, a social services referral digital database and application. The platform will allow health care providers, to see relevant information related to social determinants of health and social referrals in a user-friendly dashboard alongside their electronic medical records (EMR) with minimal clinical workflow
disruption.
The data platform, called Social Services and Health Information Platform (SHIP), is part of a larger
“model community” effort that includes coordination among sector leaders and community-based
organizations and use of community health workers to engage patients in their own care. The Dell
Medical School Team will focus on integrating social services referral data with clinical data in a secure
and scalable platform using well-tested privacy-protecting technologies and nationally-developed
standards. The platform will be extended to a broader set of patients, conditions and social determinants of health at selected health clinics depending on each clinic’s availability to participate.
The clinics will be selected through a process of community participation and collaboration throughout
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Leading Edge Acceleration Project (LEAP)
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The project is led by the Dell Medical School Department of Population Health and is funded by a grant through the Office of National Coordination for Health Information Technology (ONC), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The project goal is to create a project focused on improving the way that people manage their health information through the creation of a digital application that patients can use with their phone, computer or mobile device, which…The project is led by the Dell Medical School Department of Population Health and is funded by a grant through the Office of National Coordination for Health Information Technology (ONC), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The project goal is to create a project focused on improving the way that people manage their health information through the creation of a digital application that patients can use with their phone, computer or mobile device, which allows them to easily access and share their health information with others. The app will also protect patient privacy and security. Many apps have focused on health and electronic health records before, but they can be difficult to use and do not fit the needs of the people who can benefit from them the most. We plan to have patients involved in every part of the process to develop this app, so it is easy to use and meets the needs of diverse groups, including people who are less likely to use or trust technology. -
Migratory and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Engagement Project -PCORI
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Overview
Health disparities affect the Latino population including the 75% of migratory and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAWs) born outside of the U.S. Involving them in the research process can lead to more reliable and valid research findings in areas important to them. Significant gaps in conducting patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) exist. A robust network is needed with researchers and MSAWs prepared to engage in PCOR, funding available, and agencies using results.
Our…Overview
Health disparities affect the Latino population including the 75% of migratory and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAWs) born outside of the U.S. Involving them in the research process can lead to more reliable and valid research findings in areas important to them. Significant gaps in conducting patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) exist. A robust network is needed with researchers and MSAWs prepared to engage in PCOR, funding available, and agencies using results.
Our solution is to connect existing networks, increase researchers/other key stakeholders’ knowledge of PCOR, and utilize various forums to discuss ideas, share results, and build partnerships for conducting PCOR. We will also engage funders interested in PCOR and MSAWs' health. Work with MSAWs will occur in the Midwest. Researchers, providers and funders will be engaged across the U.S.
Short-term objectives are to:
1. Identify and expand network(s) through which researchers and local and national organizations share and obtain information about MSAW health and utilize those avenues to increase key stakeholders interested and prepared to conduct PCOR
2. Expand MSAWs prepared and interested in participating in PCOR
3. Engage funders in discussing PCOR as part of their funding portfolios/strategic plans including MSAWs
A longer-term objective is to increase (a) the number of researchers conducting PCOR with MSAWs throughout the process; (b) providers/agencies utilizing the results; and (c) funders including PCOR and MSAWs in their strategic plans.
http://today.ku.edu/2019/11/01/ku-leading-project-include-migratory-ag-workers-improving-health-care
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Center for Youth Mental Health
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Vision: The Center for Youth Mental Health envisions a mental health system that truly meets the developmental needs and goals of adolescents and young adults.
Mission: The Center works alongside partners to strengthen relationships among local, state, and community-based initiatives to identify gaps and systemic barriers that prevent adolescents and young adults from getting the appropriate care at the right time and place.
Goal: To ensure that coordinated, effective, and…Vision: The Center for Youth Mental Health envisions a mental health system that truly meets the developmental needs and goals of adolescents and young adults.
Mission: The Center works alongside partners to strengthen relationships among local, state, and community-based initiatives to identify gaps and systemic barriers that prevent adolescents and young adults from getting the appropriate care at the right time and place.
Goal: To ensure that coordinated, effective, and right-sized care is easily accessible in Central Texas to support adolescents in becoming healthy, productive and independent adults. -
Multiple Mini Interviews -Dell Medical School
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The Dell Medical School admissions process incorporates unique features intended to consider each applicant as a person and a leader — not as a set of numbers on a page. The admissions committee looks for notable characteristics and experiences in leadership; innovation and creativity; teamwork; and community engagement.
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HoLA (Household Level Assessment)
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A household-level assessment: Community health workers go door-to-door to survey neighborhood residents about their health needs, assets and priorities. This information guides clinical and community engagement activities to improve health.
Honors & Awards
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Outstanding Civic Participation
Central Health - Community Health Champions Program
https://www.centralhealth.net/initiatives/community-health-champions/alumni-information/
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Premier Cares Award
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https://www.premierinc.com/migrant-clinicians-network-wins-premier-cares-award-and-100000-for-its-health-network/
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Native or bilingual proficiency
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