Pictured: The ICPHD workforce attends an LGBT Competency training. The Equity Team scheduled a virtual Leadership Strategic Communications Workshop in August, and a Strategic Communications & Spokesperson Workshop Training for September to further advance equity and organizational capacity building. The two crucial equity-focused trainings they recommend starting with are understanding the differences between diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and raising awareness of implicit bias. Having a good understanding of these topics will help staff be more open and welcoming of other equity-focused trainings.
For more information, contact Aracely Carrillo-Torres, Special Projects Coordinator- Health Equity: aracelyctorres@co.imperial.ca.us. National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15 to honor and celebrate the histories, cultures, and significant contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans whose ancestry came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated in many ways with parades, festivals, concerts, and art exhibits —all of which provide opportunities to learn about the contributions, traditions, and impactful ways Hispanic people have helped shape the United States.
For more information about National Hispanic Heritage Month, click here.
National Suicide Prevention Month
National Suicide Prevention Month is honored each September to remember the lives lost to suicide and raise awareness of suicide prevention. During the month and throughout the year, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, community members, and many others unite to share messages of hope, shift public perception, and provide vital information to individuals, families, and communities impacted by suicide.
Here is a helpful resource on What You Can Do to Prevent Suicide: Warning Signs, Risk Factors, Support in a Crisis.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
It is important to note that the 988 Lifeline is only available in English and Spanish, and there is a section for Deaf and Hard of Hearing on their website.
California Native American Day
California Native American Day celebrates and honors the distinctive culture and historical contributions of the Native American people indigenous to California. In 1998, California designated the fourth Friday of September as California Native American Day to dismantle the misconceptions about California Indians. This day calls attention to the triumphs and struggles that comprise the rich history of Native American communities.
Check out these free events open to the public to celebrate California Native American Day later this month.
Location: California State University, San Bernardino Date & Time: Friday, September 27, 2024 | 6pm to 9pm Click here to view the 2024 CNAD Promo Video. For more information, call (909) 537-3454 or (909) 537-3502
Location: California State Capitol, West Steps Date & Time: Friday, September 27, 2024 | 10am to 2pm Click here to view the event flyer. For general information, contact nad@nahc.gov. Latest News & Program Reminders
Sept 10th, 2024
TA Office Hours: Serving Unhoused Individuals featuring Tuolumne County Office Hours will be held on Zoom from 12:30 to 1:00PM. Register Here.
Learn more about Tuolumne County’s work with unhoused individuals, and their approach to providing trash clean up and social services to their community. We will also hear from our partners from CDPH’s Climate Change and Health Equity Branch.
The Equity Technical Assistance (TA) Team will be hosting an Office Hour on Tuesday, September 10th from 12:30 to 1:30PM. Learn more about Tuolumne County’s work with unhoused individuals, and their approach to providing trash clean up and social services to their community. We will also hear from our partners from CDPH’s Climate Change and Health Equity Branch.
We encourage you to share this invite with any of your colleagues interested in learning more and look forward to seeing you soon.
PLEASE NOTE REGISTRATRION IS REQUIRED.
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The Effect of Climate Change on Californians' Health Storytelling Project
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Climate Change and Health Equity Branch’s Climate and Health Storytelling Team is seeking to interview willing participants from across the state of California who have experienced health impacts from climate change for a project called “The Effect of Climate Change on Californians’ Health."
We would like to interview people from a wide array of demographic, racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and from different occupations, who have experienced health impacts from climate change. This includes older adults, people who are pregnant, people with physical or mental disabilities, California Native Americans, individuals living in historically redlined districts, people experiencing homelessness, farmworkers, and first responders, among others. This also includes people who have chronic health conditions (allergies/asthma, chronic heart disease, diabetes, or neurologic disorders, etc.) that may be worsened by climate change or infectious disease conditions (such as Valley Fever, West Nile Virus, Dengue Fever, Legionnaires disease) that have been linked to climate change. Interviewees will be compensated for their time via a $35 gift card.
For more information or if you would like to be considered for an interview, please contact the Climate and Health Storytelling Team Lead, Amy Clark, at amy.clark@cdph.ca.gov.
Training of the Month: Data Visualization for Health Equity
Brought to you by the Western Region Public Health Training Center, this self-paced 60-minute course provides an overview of how to apply a health equity lens to your data visualizations and ensure they accurately and respectfully represent diverse populations. Participants who complete the course are provided with a certificate of completion at the end of the training.
Learning Objectives - Describe a systematic approach to preparing effective data visualizations of public health data.
- Apply a health equity lens to the general systematic approach for effective visualization of public health data.
- Compare and contrast chart and graph options to match chart strengths to data visualization needs.
- Identify resources for continued self-learning
To register for the Data Visualization for Health Equity training, click here.
Climate Change, Health and Equity: A Guide for Local Health Departments
Climate change is one of today’s most significant public health issues. The Public Health Institute (PHI), with support from the American Public Health Association (APHA), the Kresge Foundation, and C.D.P.H. have authored this guide to assist Local Health Departments in incorporating climate change and health equity into their practices. This guide explores the health impacts of climate change, highlights the importance of health equity and discusses what local health departments can do to include climate change and health equity into assessment and surveillance and so much more.
To download the guide and learn more about climate change as a health equity issue, click here.
Toward Equity: Understanding Black Californians’ Experience of Homelessness
Although only 7% of California’s population identifies as Black, Black Californians make up more than 25% of the state’s homeless population. This gross-overrepresentation is rooted in centuries of anti-Black racism. Based on findings from the California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness (CASPEH), this report examines who within the Black community is most affected by homelessness, the factors that may have led to their situation, their experiences while homeless, and what influences their ability to secure permanent housing.
To download the report, and learn more about homelessness among Black Californians, click here. Technical Assistance (TA) Services Available:
For general inquiries or to schedule a 1:1 consultation, submit an inquiry to your Equity TA Specialist (below) via the Equity Technical Assistance Portal:
Rural North | Haley Ni Greater Sierra-Sacramento | Claudia Medina Central California | Chantelle Comeau Bay Area | Salina Ramachhita Southern California/Los Angeles | Jessica Medina To share an event, resource, job opportunity, or highlight a success story from your LHJ, please contact us through the Equity Portal by the 20th of the month. | 
