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Upcoming Events
The 90-second SMILE Protocol: Improving Patient Outcomes with Integrated Oral Health Care
Oct 04, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
Umemba Health Academy
Oral health is one the most unmet health needs for many people, including seniors, pregnant women, working poor, and the middle class. Learn to recognize the red flags and how to refer to appropriate follow-up care.
Children with Diabetes: Screenside Chats "Diversity & Diabetes" with Quisha Umemba
Nov 01, 2:00 PM CST
Webinar
Join Quisha Umemba, MPH, BSN, RN, CDCES, CHWI for a discussion about diversity in diabetes. She will talk about why the People of Color Living with Diabetes summit was started and the need for more awareness and representation in diabetes care and education.
The State of Race: Courageous Conversations Series
Aug 13, 6:30 PM CDT – Aug 27, 7:30 PM CDT
Online event
The Conversation Continues...Courageous Conversations is a conversation for front-line workers that serve people and communities of color. This was a safe space for others to ask questions, share experiences, and explore racial matters to create self-aware and bring about real change!
People of COLOR Living With Diabetes Virtual Summit
Aug 03, 6:00 AM CDT – Aug 06, 12:00 PM CDT
Online Event
Hosted by Umemba Health, LLC and Type One Tools, the POCLWD Virtual Summit will feature health professionals, community educators, social media influencers and sports legends discussing issues that affect POCLWD
Be The Bridge: Cultural Competency Training Series
Aug 01, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Webinar
To be culturally competent doesn’t mean you are an authority in the values, beliefs and morals in every culture. What it does mean is that you hold a deep respect for cultural differences and understand people are different. Be the change you want to see if the world....Be The Bridge
Be The Bridge: Cultural Competency Training Series
Jul 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Webinar
To be culturally competent doesn’t mean you are an authority in the values, beliefs and morals in every culture. What it does mean is that you hold a deep respect for cultural differences and understand people are different. Be the change you want to see if the world....Be The Bridge
The State of Race: Courageous Conversations Series
Jul 17, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
Online event
The Conversation Continues...Courageous Conversations is a conversation for front-line workers that serve people and communities of color. This was a safe space for others to ask questions, share experiences, and explore racial matters to create self-aware and bring about real change!
Recording: Home Care for Patients with Coronavirus: Mild Symptom Management
Apr 21, 7:00 PM CDT – Apr 30, 11:59 PM CDT
Umemba Health Academy
Virtual CHW Summit recording - The goal of this webinar is to inform CHWs/CHWIs regarding home care and mild symptom management for positive and suspected cases of coronavirus.
Recording: Capacity-Building for Community Health Workers
Apr 21, 7:00 PM CDT – Apr 30, 11:59 PM CDT
Umemba Health Academy
The goal of the “Capacity-Building for Community Health Workers” virtual workshop is to provide step-by-step guidance on how CHWs can work to create partnerships that meet the health and wellness needs of individuals and communities.
Recording: Blood Pressure Self-Management Strategies
Apr 21, 7:00 PM CDT – Apr 30, 11:59 PM CDT
Umemba Health Academy
High blood pressure is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans. More than likely you care for clients that are trying to prevent high blood pressure or control it. Clients must know, understand, and practice a number of "self-management" blood pressure strategies to prevent heart dz.
Recording: Introduction to the Community Health Worker Profession
Apr 21, 7:00 PM CDT – Apr 30, 11:59 PM CDT
Umemba Health Academy
The "Introduction to the Community Health Worker Profession" Course is a 4-module online learning series designed to inform you about the Community Health Worker profession. Each module is 10-15 minutes long.