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Collecting all of the Pacific Island experiences of Utah, building a bridge to the broader community ~
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Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
On this episode we talk to our good friend and Community Health Worker, Tatiana Allen-Webb, BS, CCRP, Program Manager at the University of Utah School of Medicine for the Utah Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program. She tells the story of her first experience in Community Health Work as a young teenager in Columbia. We hear about her journey from Europe to Utah and the focus of her education. We learn about the advancement of her vocation through community health work and what criteria they are looking for when hiring a CHW. Illustrating the evidence of work being the obstacles you have faced in your own community and your word being your currency.
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
On this episode we talk to PIK2AR Executive Director & Co-Founder, Susi Feltch-Malohifo'ou. We learn about Susi's journey through her work as a Community Health Worker and inspiration she received through the work of Promotores and Promotoras de Salud in Texas.
We talk about the skills that make an effective Community Health Worker and the need for self advocacy. Susi shares some of the barriers CHWs face in the field and why institutions are now leaning on their expertise.
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
We are getting to know Community Health Workers (CHWs). Join us as we meet the Series Host, CHW - Oreta Tupola of the University Of Utah School Of Medicine - Department of Family and Preventative Medicine & Utah AHEC Scholars Program.
Hosts: Oreta Tupola & Kamaile Harris
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
On this episode we celebrate the impact of the PIK2AR COVID-19 prevention and care efforts. Congratulations to Tile Fagatele who has been promoted to the head of the Community Health Worker efforts. We catch up with Nisi La'a of PIK2AR and learn about resources still available. The Rental moratorium is active until January 20th and the Millcreek Promise assistance program for laptops and Wifi have been extended to December 31, 2021. For more information and to request assistance contact the CHW's at advocate@pik2ar.org ~ Mahalo
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Ka-Ho, a Researcher with the University of Utah, talks about the science behind the Coronavirus Vaccines. We also share some valuable COVID-19 relief resources. Be well and Stay Safe ~ Mahalo
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
On this episode we learn about up to date COVID-19 prevention and community resources. We also discuss the cycle of give and take.
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
On this weeks episode we meet our newest PIK2AR Community Health Worker, Ka-Ho Wong. We also talk to Jennifer Starley of the Utah Department of Health. We discuss important COVID prevention steps we can make as individuals and community. We learn about the statistics of COVID-19 infection and mortality rate within the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Community. Jenny provides insight on resources designated by the State for Utahns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
On our first episode we meet our PIK2AR Community Health Workers; Tile Fagatele (He/Him), Lilly Fagatele (She/Her) and Melsihna Folau (She/Her). We find out what action is needed from the community and what resources we have for food, technology, Wifi, housing and COVID-19 related services.