About this Webinar

Oral health is an essential part of overall health and wellbeing. Poor oral health has a negative impact on quality of life and is linked to chronic conditions, including stroke, heart and lung disease, and diabetes. In addition, poor oral health can be stigmatizing, which negatively affects mental health and may contribute toward socioeconomic disparities. Community health workers are well poised to support oral health education and access to care in their roles. Join this webinar to learn about how CHWs can help improve the oral health of people they serve. 

What you'll learn

At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the relationship between oral health and overall health.
• List oral health resources available for individuals served by CHW in Vermont.
• Explore opportunities to integrate oral health care into CHW role.

Subject Matter Experts

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  Robin Miller
  RDH, MPH 
  
  

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Robin Miller, RDH, MPH, has been employed by the Vermont Department of Health’s Office of Oral Health since 1998. She began her career with the State as a Dental Health Educator and was promoted to Oral Health Director in 2015. Robin serves as Secretary on the Executive Board of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors and is the chairperson of the ASTDD’s Basic Screening Survey Community of Practice. In addition to her work with ASTDD, she is a former board member and current member of the Vermont Public Health Association and was the 2016 recipient of the VT Dental Hygienists’ Association Outstanding Dental Hygienist award.

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  Debora Teixeira 
  
  
  

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Debora Teixeira received a degree in Dentistry from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, and a Master of Education focusing on Adult Education and Public Health from the University of Vermont. Prior to relocating to the United States, she worked for 12 years as a Public Health Dentist for the São Paulo State Health Department, providing dental care and oral health education primarily to underserved children and adults in community health centers and public schools. In addition, Debora has worked in private practice and taught Oral Diagnosis to first-year dental students. Currently, Debora works for the Vermont Department of Health, where she serves as the Oral Health Systems Administrator and as the 802 Smiles Network of School Dental Health Programs Coordinator.

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  Burt Edelstein
  
  
  

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Burton L. Edelstein DDS MPH, Columbia University Professor Emeritus of dentistry and public health, is a pediatric dentist who has dedicated his clinical, research, teaching, and advocacy career to improving the oral health of socially disadvantaged children. Edelstein practiced in Connecticut for 21 years before engaging full time in pediatric oral health policy as Congressional Health Aide to the US Senate Minority Leader, Commissioner of the federal Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), Founder of the DC-based Children’s Dental Health Project, and Chair of Population Oral Health at Columbia. Since 2008, Edelstein and his team have been awarded over $9M to develop and test a novel pediatric dental caries prevention and disease management program called MySmileBuddy. The MySmileBuddy Program and its educational technology supports value-based care and interdisciplinary delivery models, addresses social determinants of health, builds on established cariology science and behavior-change theory, and holds promise to enhance oral health equity through early intervention and redistribution of resources. Edelstein is a graduate of SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Buffalo dental school, and the Harvard School of Public Health. He trained at SUNY Upstate Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital. His work has been nationally recognized by associations of pediatric (AAPD) and public health dentistry (ASTDD, AAPHD, MSDA), dental students (ASDA), dental societies (ACD, ICD, CDS, CSDA), the dental research community (FNIDCR), foundations (Shils, NYSDAF, OHA) and educators (Maryland, Harvard, Columbia, ADEA).



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Acknowledgement: This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of award 2 UB6HP31685‐05‐00 “Public Health Training Centers.” The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

About this Webinar

This webinar will provide an introduction to music therapy.  The Hands in Harmony population wheel will be paired with infographics to provide an overview on the impact of evidence based music therapy interventions to address health outcomes as well as how to integrate music/music therapy in population health.

What you'll learn

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the role of music therapy in health and behavioral health
• Discuss lessons learned from the Hands in Harmony Story in developing self-sustaining arts-based services to increase accessibility to music therapy at the state level
• Explore and discuss the role of music in addressing social health determinants applicable to populations in the Hands in Harmony population wheel
• Integrate one applicable approach to increase the impact of music in your personal and/or professional life

Subject Matter Expert

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  Nicole O’Malley
  MA, MT-BC, LPMT, NMT/F

  Executive Director/President
  Neurologic Music Therapist
  Hands in Harmony
  Music Therapy Faculty-University of Rhode Island

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_{Acknowledgement: This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31685 “Regional Public Health Training Center Program.” This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.}

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About this Webinar

Hypertension is a medical condition, also known as high blood pressure, which can increase the risk for serious conditions such as heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for people in the United States. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are uniquely qualified to improve health outcomes among individuals diagnosed with hypertension and support at-risk individuals to prevent the development of the condition. The purpose of this webinar is to outline the role of CHWs in addressing hypertension self-management and prevention in their communities while showcasing a Vermont CHW program.

What you'll learn

At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of hypertension
• Identify risk factors and symptoms associated with hypertension
• Discuss the rate of Vermonters with hypertension and heart disease
• Explain the CHW role in addressing hypertension

Subject Matter Experts

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  Rudolph (Rudy) Fedrizzi 
  MD

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Rudolph (Rudy) Fedrizzi, MD is the Public Health Services District Director for the White River Junction Office of Local Health (OLH) in the VT Department of Health. He received his Medical Degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO and completed his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He holds medical licenses in VT and NH. Dr. Fedrizzi previously practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology. His past administrative and clinical experience includes Chief of OB-GYN Services and training as a flight surgeon at Luke Air Force Base Hospital in Glendale, AZ and Medical Director of the Northern New Mexico Women’s Health and Birth Center in Taos, New Mexico. Dr. Fedrizzi relocated to New Hampshire in the fall of 2009 and in early 2010 assumed the non-clinical role of Director of Clinical Integration in the Center for Population Health at Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock, a community hospital and multi-specialty physician practice located in Keene, NH. In that role he took the lead in organizing integration efforts that purposefully and proactively link clinical services with community health partners and resources. He served as a core member of the Healthy Monadnock Initiative project team that ensured continuing progress on the goal of the Initiative to make the Monadnock Region of southwestern NH the healthiest community in the nation. He also served as a member of Cheshire Medical Center’s Accountable Care Organization Leadership Team and chaired the organization’s Research Committee helping to facilitate collaborative research efforts involving the medical campus and academic partners. Currently, he is Chair of the Leadership Council of the Dartmouth Center for Advancing Rural Health Equity, Chair of the Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps Advisory Board, Immediate past-President of the Public Health Council of the Upper Valley Board, Vice President of the Southern NH AHEC Board, and a member of the Twin Pines Housing Trust Board and the Rotary Club of Lebanon, NH Charities Board. He is a member of the American Public Health Association.

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  Jennifer Woolard
  BS, MPH

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Jennifer Woolard, BS, MPH: Jennifer Woolard is the Public Health Program Administrator with the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) Heart Disease and Diabetes Program. She holds a master’s in public health and a bachelor’s in nutrition and has more than ten years of public health experience. Her roles have spanned across various settings, including work with schools, towns, community organizations, health systems, and statewide partners, all aimed at reducing the burden of disease. Over the last five years, Jennifer has worked with community and clinical partners to address system level interventions in support of the prevention and management of heart disease and diabetes. Part of Jennifer’s work has also centered on the development of a formal statewide infrastructure to support and sustain Community Health Workers in Vermont.

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  Justin Pentenrieder
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Justin Pentenrieder serves as the program manager for the Vermont Department of Health’s You First program, which provides breast and cervical cancer screening as well as cardiovascular risk disease prevention to low- and middle-income Vermonters. Justin has worked to reduce the burden of cancer and chronic disease in Vermont for over 10 years. Additionally, Justin serves on the UVM Cancer Center Community Advisory Board and as the co-chair of Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC).

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  Sasha Rosen
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Sasha Rosen is a Community Health Worker and Educator at the Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB). She is also currently pursuing her Master of Public Health at the University of Vermont. Her career has been shaped by her dedication to improving health equity in Vermont and her passion for preventative healthcare. She has previously worked as a case manager for housing insecure individuals during the pandemic and has helped author the Rutland County Community Health Needs Assessment. Sasha is a strong believer that the health of the environment and humans are intimately intertwined; in order to achieve heart health, we must prioritize the health of our planet.





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Acknowledgement: This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of award 2 UB6HP31685‐05‐00 “Public Health Training Centers.” The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

About this Facebook Live Series

Join us for 3 Facebook live discussions about the state of men's wellbeing today. How can a greater understanding of what men face help us shape a more compassionate care delivery system and help men feel less isolated? What do we need to know about men to help them live better, healthier lives?

What you'll learn:

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Facebook Live Event 1 - Men’s Health & Wellness Today

• Describe how men live in an environment of risk
• Learn how isolation and loneliness can lead to an increase in self-harm and violence
• Discuss the large increase in male suicide since 1999 reported by the CDC

Facebook Live Event 2 - Mapping the Future

• Describe the primary cultural differences that affect how men approach health and wellness
• Discuss how important it is to move beyond the distraction of the gender debate, shaping care delivery that is compassionate and reflective of how men approach care.
• Learn from examples of how these forces can lead to better health and better access to health care

Facebook Live Event 3 - How Can We Better Support Men to Seek Care

• Describe how communities can question the cultural view that showing vulnerability poses an unwelcome risk
• List 3 things providers of services can do to make care more acceptable to men
• Name 4 principles to help men as they seek care

Subject Matter Expert

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  Stephen R. Andrew
  LCSW, LADC, CCS, CGP
  
  
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Co-author of Game Plan: A Man's Guide to Achieving Emotional Fitness, CEO of Health Education & Training Institute. He maintains a compassion-focused private practice in Portland, Maine (USA) where he also facilitates a variety of men’s, co-ed, couples, and caregiver groups. Stephen has been a member of the International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2003 as well as a MIA-STEP (Motivational Interviewing Assessment; Supervisor Tools for Enhancing Proficiency) trainer for the New England ATTC. Stephen has been MITI trained and has over 100 hours of training in Motivational Interviewing. He provides coaching and training domestically and internationally (Singapore, China, Iceland, Holland, Sweden, Poland, Turkey, & UK) for social service agencies, health care providers, substance abuse counselors, criminal justice, and other groups on Motivational Interviewing, addiction, co-occurring disorders, counseling theory, “challenging” adolescents, supervision, ethics for caring services professionals, men’s work, and the power of group work. Stephen also oversees our MITI Coding and coaching lab.







Registration and Contact Hours

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About this Webinar

This is Part 2 of a two-part, interactive webinar.  This webinar covers the the important role of community health workers in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. 

Click here to access the archived version of Part 1 of the webinar

What you'll learn

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe 2 types of diabetes
• List 3 risk factors for diabetes
• State 3 types of prevention activities
• List 2 prevention programs

Subject Matter Expert

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  Dawn Heffernan
  Director,
  W. MA Public Health Training Center
  UMass Amherst
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  Kelly Henry, RN, CDE
  
  Cooley Dickinson
  Medical,
  Group Diabetes Center

Registration and Contact Hours

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The Certificate of Completion will include the length of the webinar. Generally 50 – 60 minutes is equivalent to 1 contact hour. Contact hours may be applicable towards continuing education requirements for certain credentials. Check with your credentialing body to verify if the topic meets its continuing education requirements.

About this Webinar

This is a two-part, interactive webinar.

Community health workers play an important role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.  Learn the basics of diabetes with a focus on prevention and see how CHW's are making a difference.

What you'll learn

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe 2 types of diabetes
• List 3 risk factors for diabetes
• State 3 types of prevention activities
• List 2 prevention programs

Subject Matter Expert

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  Dawn Heffernan
  Director,
  W. MA Public Health Training Center
  UMass Amherst
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  Kelly Henry, RN, CDE
  
  Cooley Dickinson
  Medical Group,
  Diabetes Center

Registration and Contact Hours

Select the Enroll button below to register for this webinar. If you have any trouble accessing the webinar, contact trainingmanager@nephtc.org.

The Certificate of Completion will include the length of the webinar. Generally 50 – 60 minutes is equivalent to 1 contact hour. Contact hours may be applicable towards continuing education requirements for certain credentials. Check with your credentialing body to verify if the topic meets its continuing education requirements.