Care Council Member Training
Staff design and carry out a training program for the voluntary members of the eight county Ryan White Care Council and its nine committees. The program includes orientation for new members, two annual retreats and technical training related to specific work products. Past topics include: doing a focus group, the role of committee chairs, the Ryan White Care Act, comprehensive planning, needs assessment elements, team building, and conflict resolution. A training manual, PowerPoint presentations, guest presenters and other tools are used to insure that the members have the skill to carry out their mandated duties under this federally funded program.
For more information contact Nicole Brown at 727-217-7070 ext. 26 or by email at nbrown@healthcouncils.org
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Empowerment through Breast Health Awareness (EBHA)
Empowerment through Breast Health Awareness (EBHA) provides educational outreach regarding breast health to raise awareness of screening, diagnosis, treatment and aftercare options. EBHA targets south Pinellas County residents as well as healthcare providers serving that population. Special emphasis is placed on partnerships with area churches and serving minority women.
For more information, please contact Teresa Kelly, at 727-217-7070 ext. 16, or by email at tkelly@healthcouncils.org
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Lead Education and Awareness Project (LEAP)
While the EPA grant for this project ended in September 2008, The Health Council will continue to review activities related to the long term Strategic Plan for two years. The Plan has a list of problem areas and proposed action. Please review the document to learn how you can get involved.
For more information on LEAP, contact Kathey LaRoche at 727- 217-7070, ext. 17 or by email at klaroche@healthcouncils.org
Click here to view Strategic Plan
Click here to view LEAP Achievements
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Seminars & Education
The Health Councils offers a variety of training opportunities for consumers, professionals and the general public in the areas of public health issues (e.g. lupus, end of life, HIV and AIDS, children's health, uninsured), strategic planning and visioning, data collection and analysis, and collaboration building. Upcoming training events will be posted on the website. Please check Seminars under the News heading for current offerings.
For more information contact Kathey LaRoche at 727-217-7070 ext. 17 or by email at klaroche@healthcouncils.org
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