May 1, 2008 - Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Columbia, SC
Sponsored by:
South Carolina Hispanic/Latino Health Coalition
In collaboration with the
South Carolina Cross Cultural Healthcare Project, Upstate AHEC
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This is at the Hispanic Health Conference. Diana Marquez and Julie Smithwick-Leone model the Coalition's T-shirt |
Development Chair, Deborah Parra-Medina, Ph.D., and Chair of Coalition, DeAnne Messias, Ph.D. (Hispanic Health Conference) |
Edena Meetze, Myriam Torres, Ph.D., and Dr. Lydia Navarrte led a session at the 2008 Hispanic Health Conference |
There were multiple poster presentations to showcase the research findings that various health groups performed |
American Cancer Society (Collaborating partnership with the SCHLHC |
March of Dimes Table at Hispanic Health Conference |
Much of the research focused on practical ways to increase cultural competence in health care settings |
PLATINUM SPONSORS
American Cancer Society
MCI – Doctor’s Care
New Morning Foundation
USC Women’s and Gender Studies Program
GOLD SPONSORS
BlueCrossBlueShield
March of Dimes
SILVER SPONSORS
South Carolina Legal Services
South Carolina Primary Health Care Association
Office of Minority Health, SC Department of Health and Environmental Control
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The Outreach Committee will meet at the 730 Devine Street Conference Room at 1:00 p.m. to continue planning the upcoming promotora conference.
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This will take place at the Embassy Suites in Greenville, SC, on Novemeber 19 and 20th. More information about this event will be posted soon.
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A promotora or community health worker conference will be held in Columbia, SC, Friday Jan. 28 and Saturday, Jan.29. More information about the conference will be posted in soon.