Reducing health disparities and achieving equitable health care remains an important goal for the U.S. healthcare system. Cultural competence is widely seen as a foundational pillar for reducing disparities through culturally sensitive and unbiased quality care. Culturally competent care is care that respects diversity in the patient population and cultural factors that can affect health and health care, such as language, communication styles, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. This virtual workshop will explore the ways identity, culture, and health intersect.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand how culture impacts and shapes individuals.
2. Discuss how identity can impact your interactions with others.
3. Identify ways to relate to and engage with diverse groups.

Target Audience:  Volunteers at Public Health Departments, students, entry-level health and public health professionals 

Duration:  1 hour

Continuing Education Information:  n/a

Format: Virtual Workshop

Live Webinar date:  March 17, 2022 at 9am (Arizona Time)

Presenter(s): Raymond Andrade, Ed.D.