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A Deep Dive into Challenges at the United States (U.S.)-Mexico Border Region: Experiences of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Border Health Program
ACHNE APHN Joint Conference Preconference Workshop and Bus Tour
NEW! ACHNE APHN Joint Conference Preconference Workshop and Bus Tour
A Deep Dive into Challenges at the United States (U.S.)-Mexico Border Region: Experiences of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Border Health Program
Monday, June 4, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a pre-conference workshop and site visit highlighting services of the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Border Health Program and Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (ORIA), and San Diego Jewish Family Services (SDJFS).
NOTE: This is a separate registration from the ACHNE APHN Joint Conference. You will be asked to log in or create an account through APHN. APHN membership is not required to register. If you wish to attend the Joint Conference and have not yet registered, you will need to complete an additional conference registration.
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Border Health Program (SDCBHP) participates in a network that coordinates health and human services to new arrivals people living in the San Diego-Tijuana border region. The network has a long history of working with underserved populations, and it is committed to improving health equity through community engagement, field practice, and innovation.
This workshop and site visit will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the SDCBHP and the San Diego County Rapid Response Network (SDCRRN) and to see firsthand the impact that the program is having on the health of border and migrant populations.
The workshop will begin with a boxed lunch and presentation by Jewish Family Services health care providers regarding services provided as part of the SDRRN Network.
After this introduction, we will board a bus to visit two SDRRN facilities operated by SDJFS. We will have the opportunity to meet with SDJFS staff to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing border and migrant populations.
The bus will then return to the hotel for a panel discussion with leaders representing featuring leaders from SDCBHP, SDJFS, ORIA, and local public health nursing, and academic debrief, which is open to all interested attendees.
This workshop and bus tour is a great opportunity to learn about the SDCBHP's work, and to network with other community/public health nurses who are committed to improving health equity.
Topics to be covered:
- The history and mission of the SDCBHP, SDRRN, JFS, and ORIAA
- The network’s services and programs
- Then network’s impact on public health outcomes
- Challenges facing border and migrant populations through the lens of network providers
- Potential solutions to improve health equity in border and migrant populations
- Innovation in community/public health nursing practice, education, scholarship, and policy
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explore the San Diego County Border Health Program and its regional service area in alignment with the conference mission of “Stronger Together: Bridging Academia and Practice.”
- Critically analyze the San Diego County Border Health Program and associated impacts of community engagement and field practices on public health outcomes in a health equity context.
- Collaborate to discover potential solutions to improve health equity in border and migrant populations.
- Highlight new insights supporting innovation in community/public health nursing practice, education, scholarship, and policy to advance health equity.
Target Audience:
This workshop is designed for community/public health nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care professionals who are interested in learning more about the challenges and opportunities facing border and migrant populations.
