Cultural

Competency Training
Wyoming Office Of Multicultural Health
The WOMH serves as a central point for the exchange of information and assistance in improving the health status of Wyomings minority, underserved, and under-represented populations.

Cheyenne
No Cost To Attend Join Dr. Jose Reyes to answer some informative questions such as:
What is cultural competency? What is a health and healthcare disparity? What are the CLAS* standards and why are they important?
*CLAS is the acronym for the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care that provides the framework for all health care organizations to best serve the nations increasing diverse communities.

For more information Contact: Wyoming Office of Multicultural Health at: 307-777-5601 or 307-777-1941

WHEN:

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

TIME:
The mission of the WOMH is to minimize health disparities among underserved populations in the state through collaboration, advocacy, and education; and to promote culturally competent programs aimed at improving access to healthcare.

9:00am - 4:00pm WHERE: Laramie County Library - Cottonwood Room 2200 Pioneer Ave. Cheyenne, WY ***Space is limited so register early*****

To Register online visit: http://www.womh.org

Dr. Jose Reyes is a national presenter and consultant on the topic of Cultural Competence and Human Relations with emphasis on program development and consumer advocacy. Dr. Reyes has over 20 years experience in program development, public health, culturally competent delivery systems, child welfare, and migrant health. He has consulted nationally with The Annie E. Casey Foundation, AT&T Employee Assistance Program, The National Football League Security Office, The National Institute of Mental Health Child and Adolescent Service System Program and several nationally known migrant service networks like the Migrant Clinicians Network and Migrant Health Promotion.

We look forward to working with you to eliminate health disparities in Wyoming.