Online Course Opportunity: Health Care Alternatives Used by Special Populations

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Hello Migrant Health Colleagues,

I am posting this message on behalf of Dores Jay-Pang, Center of

Excellence Director at South Texas College. Please see the attached

flyer or follow-up with her directly for further details regarding

this exciting online course opportunity.

Best regards,

Gardner

Farmworker Health Services, Inc.

Washington, DC

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Greetings!

This is a great and unique opportunity to learn from well-known

professors in the field of " Curanderismo in the 21st Century " and an

opportunity to share your knowledge and to learn from other

participants from all over the US about issues in healthcare

alternatives used by our special populations.

Course:

Health Care Alternatives Used by Special Populations

Description:

This course will introduce the healthcare provider to the unique

health issues of migrant adults and children growing up along the US –

Mexico Border that utilizes Curanderismo alongside Western Medicine.

The concept " Heart heals heart " will be demonstrated through the tools

used in limpias that include heart to heart talks, limpias (spiritual

ceremonies for the soul and spirit), and Susto (Fright). Folk

diseases such as envy, bad luck, and soul loss will be included as

conditions relevant to health and modern living. Ways to include

aspects of Curanderismo with modern medicine will be discussed.

Careful investigation and analysis of the cultural practices found in

Hispanic communities will be presented providing participants with a

range of knowledge and skills that will assist in everyday interaction

with clients of Hispanic/Native American ancestry. Required book:

" Woman who glows in the dark: a Curandera reveals traditional Aztec

secrets of physical and spiritual health " by Elena Avila.

Professors:

Elena Avila, RN, MSN/Curandera

Loretta Ortiz y Pino, MD

Dates:

April 9 and ends May 21

Registration Fee:

$129.00

CEUs:

22 credits

If you are a graduate student, discuss with your professor the

opportunity to take this courses as an elective or as an independent

study.

For more information, see the attached flyer or contact:

Dores Jay-Pang, ADN, MA, MPH.

Director, Center of Excellence

Nursing and Allied Health, South Texas College

P.O. Box 9701, Mc, TX 78502-9701

956-872-3106 Voice- Direct

956-872-3115 Fax

djaypang@...

http://www.southtexascollege.edu/milagros/index.html