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Current events and initiativesUnnatural Causes Facilitation at Children's Hospital
Seattle, WA - Ongoing
CCHCP is collaborating with Children's Hospital in Seattle, WA screening the documentary series "Unnatural causes: is inequality making us sick?" This 7-part series explores inequalities in health and the socio-economic factors that contribute to patient outcomes. Children's Hospital is sharing this resource with its staff in order to broaden discussion and awareness, and CCHCP cultural competence professionals are attending the screenings and providing guided facilitation after each showing. Please email Ira SenGupta to request more information. Results from CC Training Survey
A collaboration between Diversity RX - Resources in Cross Cultural Health Care, Julia Puebla Fortier, Director and the NW Resource Center on CLAS and Health Disparities
Developed to learn more about the needs of the professionals who purchase or deliver cultural competence training within hospitals, health care organizations, and other institutions. Some of the main areas explored include: - criteria for identifying and evaluating training options and models
- use of accredited vs. non‐accredited training
- preferences for various training formats
- opinions on national standard for cultural competence training elements
Download the survey report (PDF file).
New! Advanced Cultural Competency Training Workshops
A new series of advanced training workshops has been developed by the Cross Cultural Health Care Program. Designed to be taught in an 8-hour format, the trainings focus on strategies to end health disparities and on achieving health equity for medically-underserved communities. Each of the advanced trainings is presented with short background information and learning objectives. A variety of interactive instructional methods will be utilized to deliver the content. Relevant case scenarios will assist in skills building. The recommended strategies will enhance effective cross cultural communications and the creation and sustaining of effective personal and professional partnerships for health, social and human services. Please see the Cultural Competency Training portion of our website for more information or email Ira SenGupta to request more information. |
New CCHCP Publication:
Guide to Common Medications (2008 Update)
One of our most popular publications, the Guide to Common Medications helps medical interpreters and other allied health professionals better understand the many medications that are discussed in medical interviews. This guide was designed to answer the most common questions about how medications work, how they are administered, and what certain medications do. This 2008 update contains important new entries that reflect the advancements made in the pharmaceutical industry in recent years. Purchase now from our online store. Glossary Catalog
View a catalog of CCHCP's bilingual medical glossaries in 21 different languages. Download the catalog (PDF file).
Since 1992, the CCHCP has been addressing broad cultural issues that impact the health of individuals and families in ethnic minority communities in Seattle and nationwide. Through cultural competency trainings, medical interpreter trainings, research projects, community coalition building, The Northwest Resource Center, and other services, the CCHCP serves as a bridge between communities and health care institutions to ensure full access to quality health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. More about us ~ |
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