Not Just an Issue for Women to Face
Written May 3, 2012 They walk for their mothers, sisters, wives, daughters, and every woman that has made an impact on their lives. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes (http://www.walkamileinhershoes.org/) is an event that happens all over the world. This walk is a fun Program Coordinator Robert de Leon talked about what this event meant for him. “For me, it represents the good I know exists in the men from the community. Statistically, men are mostly responsible for such violent acts/crimes against women, however events like this highlight the positivity and impact men can have when they are active in their communities,” Robert explained. Promotor de Salud Luis Fernandez added, “I think that these types of events are very important in our community because it creates awareness to a very serious issue that not only affects the victims but also affects the community. Events like this can help create the awareness so that someday domestic violence will not go unreported.” Written by Robert de Leon, Migrant Health Promotion Program Coordinator Read MoreEffecting Change from Within the Community: The Role of Community Health Workers - Webinar Written Apr 18, 2012 Across the country, Community Health Workers (CHWs) are serving as effective health and human service liaisons within their own communities. They draw upon personal experiences, initiative, motivation, and specialized training to serve their peers and improve the health and well-being of their communities. This webinar was created to inform health centers and other health organizations on the CHW model, national and local CHW initiatives, and resources for program funding. Upon completion, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the qualities, skills, roles, and benefits of Community Health Workers
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Read More "Key Resources for Migrant Health" Written Apr 9, 2012
Click to read: Farmworker Health Network's Key Resources for Migrant Health
Read More Migrant Health Promotion Receives $362,264 Grant From Texas Department of State Health Services to Prevent Chronic Disease Written Feb 9, 2012 Migrant Health Promotion was one of 18 agencies selected by the Texas Department of State Health Services to receive a Transforming Texas: Healthy People in Healthy Communities grant for a period of up to five years. Through its Community Transformation Grants (CTG), The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded approximately $103 million to 61 states and communities throughout the United States to serve approximately 120 million Americans.
Migrant Health Promotion will use its initial $362,264 grant to bring key stakeholders together in Willacy and Jim Wells Counties for the purpose of implementing tobacco-free worksite policies, improving infrastructure to encourage physical activity, and connecting people who suffer from chronic disease with opportunities to learn about disease self-management. Read MoreHow the Salud y Sabiduría program Has Helped Me/Cómo el programa de Salud y Sabiduría Me ha Ayudado Written Jan 31, 2012
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way for communities to raise awareness about the seriousness of violence against women by uniting men and women to march together. It presents an opportunity for discussion on how together we can end violence against all women. Men are asked to slip on high heels, and even if for a moment, put themselves in “her shoes.” Rather than just talking the talk, on this day, men are walking the walk, to help put an end to sexual assault, rape, and other forms of abuse and violence against women. April 14, 2012
not only represented the seventh month anniversary of the journey of Migrant Health Promotion's De Hombre a Hombre program, but rather the milestones the program has made since its inception. On this day, members of “La Red De Hombre a Hombre” came together to demonstrate that men want to be part of the solution when it comes to ending violence against all women. With their participation came big smiles and positive energy shared with every single person interacted with at the event. 
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The Farmworker Health Network (FHN) is comprised of six National Cooperative Agreements in migrant health funded through the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide training and technical assistance to current and potential Migrant Health Center Programs. The FHN is committed to supporting the development of leadership within Community and Migrant Health Centers and increasing access to care for the farmworker population. In the "Key Resources for Migrant Health" document, each of the FHN members provides key resources which highlight best practices and field-tested models in migrant health.
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