We’re Excited to Announce Our New Program Coordinator: Sofia Tecpoyotl! | | |
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Sofia was born in the Central Valley to farm workers but was later raised here in Sonoma County. She is a first generation Mexican-American with Indigenous roots, and since she was a child has been passionate about leadership, community service, education, social engagement and culture. She believes in creating healing practices that will help improve the quality of life for others within the community, state, federal and even at the global level. Sofia received an A.A in Political Science and Social and Behavioral Sciences from Santa Rosa Junior College. | |
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She later went off to receive a B.A in Political Science and a minor in Global and International Studies from the University of California, Davis. Sofia’s experience includes social justice and advocacy, administrative work in higher education, coalition work, community outreach and engagement, and program assistance evaluation. Sofia enjoys learning new languages, traveling, concerts, food, ASMR, and spending time with family and friends along with her cat Gohan.
To contact Sofia, you can email her at stecpoyotl@sonomaconnect.org
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Join an Upcoming Collaborative Planning and Implementation (CPI) Meeting | | |
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The Population Health Innovation Lab (PHIL), a program of the Public Health Institute, facilitates a monthly Northern California regional Collaborative Planning and Implementation (CPI) meeting. PHIL provides support to regional CPI efforts among managed care plans (MCPs), providers, community-based organizations, county agencies, public hospitals, Medi-Cal Tribal and Designees of Indian Health Programs, and others to support implementation of CalAIM Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports. Organizations working on CalAIM or interested in working on CalAIM can connect with Managed Care Plan Representatives, learn about becoming a provider, discuss regional needs and gaps, and more. | |
The next Southwest meeting will be held in-person in Santa Rosa with a virtual option on Wednesday, October 25, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. | |
Upcoming Action Team Meetings | |
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This month, the Sonoma Connect | Sonoma Unidos Action Teams will be working on the agenda items below:
ACE Screening Implementation Action Team
Thursday, October 5, 2013 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Join us in our follow-up to the informative conversation we had last month regarding the Data Exchange Framework and participate in an open conversation regarding what’s on the horizon for this team.
Community Accountability Action Team
Wednesday, October 11, 2023| 3:00pm-4:30pm
We’ll be discussing equity commitments and exploring the development and application of these commitments in our network. Join this conversation to be part of the development process.
Resource Connection Network Action Team
Monday, October 30, 2023 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Join us to participate in decision making regarding next steps in the implementation of the Resource Connection Network
Our Action Team meetings offer simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.
Join us in moving this important work forward by attending an upcoming meeting!
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Community Events and Learning Opportunities | |
Briefing: Black Health Equity | |
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When: Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 12:00pm-1:30pm
Where: Zoom
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Health is a key value for Black Americans, who are among the groups most likely to say they always make their health a priority. But pervasive barriers in the health care system prevent them from achieving the health they actively seek. Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California: Pattern of Inequity found that while the average Californian lives to be 81, the average Black Californian lives only to age 75. And Black Californians experience the highest death rates from breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer, despite having higher health insurance coverage rates than the state average.
Join CHCF on October 5 for a briefing that will examine the health care challenges so many Black Californians face despite their pursuit of good health, as well as highlight strategies for advancing Black health equity.
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Tribal Outreach Event: Raising Awareness of Intellectual and Development Disabilities in our Tribal Communities | | |
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When: October 7, 2023 from 10:30am – 2:00pm
Where: Sonoma County Indian Health Project Parking Lot | 144 Stony Point Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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This tribal outreach event will include FREE speech and occupational therapy assessments for children of all ages. As well as lunch, raffles, and games!
To register email season@acorns2oak.com or call 760-638-9668
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Healing Together Conference | |
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When: Friday, October 13th, 2023 | 9:00-2:00pm
Where: Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476
This conference is intended to be a day of training and community building for Community Health Workers who live or work in Sonoma County. Coffee and Lunch will be provided. This is a Bilingual (English/Spanish) event and interpretation will be offered. Please submit registration by October 7th at 11:59pm.
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Suscol Intertribal Council Presents their 28th Annual Art Auction | |
Child Parent Institute Monthly Parenting Classes and Support | |
The Child Parent Institute offers monthly parenting classes and support. Visit their website for more information. | |
Center for Wellbeing’s Sonoma County Community Health Worker Network Meeting | |
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Meets the third Wednesday of the month from 12:30-2:00pm via Zoom
- Learn about local community resources and services
- Learn about training and job opportunities
- Connect with peers and share information
- Hear from panels and guest speakers
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Want to see your events featured? | |
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Are you a community partner and would like to see your upcoming events featured in Sonoma Connect | Sonoma Unidos’s newsletter? Please contact Mariana Raschke mraschke@sonomaconnect.org.
We accept submissions until one week prior to the beginning of each month.
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Spanish-Speaking Callers Face Discrimination During Appointment Scheduling | |
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A recent secret-shopper study commissioned by the Community Healthcare Foundation found that Spanish-speaking callers faced more challenges obtaining appointment information for behavioral health services in California safety-net clinics. Nearly 1 out of every 5 Spanish calls ended with a scheduler either hanging up or stating that no Spanish-speaking assistants were available. Getting appointment information is key because it is a necessary step in scheduling an appointment.
The study made several recommendations to reduce inequities in access, including prioritizing hiring bilingual staff in positions such as receptionists and schedulers, promoting high-quality medical language courses, and simplifying the workflows to bring interpreters into scheduling discussions.
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Roadmap for Resilience: Intergenerational Transmission of Adversity | |
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The Roadmap for Resilience is the California Surgeon General's Report on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress, and Health.
Summary of main points from their report on the transmission of adversity:
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Intergenerational Transmission: ACEs and toxic stress can alter the biology and behavior of people in ways that affect the birth and development of their children.
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Generational Risk: Children born to parents with high ACE scores are more likely to experience a variety of neuropsychiatric, behavioral, and physical health problems.
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Prenatal Impacts: The effects of toxic stress due to ACEs may impact our ability to conceive, and may increase risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, and low birth weight.
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Adversity and Resilience Can Be Passed on Through Epigenetics: The intergenerational transmission of ACEs isn’t fully determined in childhood. The same pathways that pass on the negative effects of toxic stress can also pass on positive resiliency factors when we as adults with ACEs adopt long-term practices to heal ourselves and are supported by communities and systems with resources that address our needs.
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Community Action Partnership (CAP) Sonoma is hiring a Community Based Service Manager
This role plays a crucial role in advancing CAP Sonoma’s mission to create pathways for families that establish economic security and improve access to services for underserved individuals and families in Sonoma County.
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We express our appreciation to our funders!
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