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Public Health SPOTlight PodcastWhat is a Community Health Worker (CHW) and how to become one, with Tasha WhitakerTell us what you thought of this episode - send us a text!Embark on a transformative journey with Tasha Whitaker, a seasoned Community Health Worker whose heart beats for public health education and advocacy. From her initial dreams of trauma nursing to becoming a beacon of hope and change within her community, Tasha's story is a testament to the power of passion and persistence. Uncover the nuanced dynamics of Community Health Workers, the unsung heroes who bridge gaps between healthcare systems and the people they serve. Our conversation is a deep dive into how these trusted...2024-02-1444 min
THE JUDGE JOE BROWN SHOW, PRODUCED BY VALERIE DENISE JONESJUDGE JOE BROWN SHOW / NBA YOUNGBOYS MOM, SHERHONDA, and LETITIA SCOTT-JACKSON talk TASHA K, DEFAMATION, INDUSTRY CHICKS & TRICKSSPECIAL THANKS TO TIEA WHITAKER (FASHIONLIFEANDTEA.COM / KEEPINGFAMILYCONNECTED.ORG / SLIMEEFFECTS.COM)2023-03-3141 min
The ShakeBack Media GroupBallers' Report Pod Presented by the ShakeBack Media GroupSitting down with Willie Epting, Jr. is Justin Whitaker, QB for the Lewisville Fighting Farmers, and his parents Jonathan and Tasha Whitaker as we discuss life, football, and "How's it going down there."2022-12-2239 min
Sis Stop Sulkin' PodcastEp37: When You Look Good You Feel Good with Maylana WhitakerOn this episode Personal stylist, Maylana Whitaker, shares her journey to coaching other moms to look good and most importantly feel good. She talks about the importance of wearing what you like, decluttering your closet and how to repurpose your favorite pieces throughout the year. This episode you can’t miss!
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The C.H.W. CREW Podcast#50 Final Episode - The WHY behind The CHW CrewSend us a textIn today's episode podcast host Tasha Whitaker announces the final episode of The CHW Crew Podcast. With over 6k podcast downloads and 50 episodes since launching the first episode on Dec.1, 2017, Tasha has shared the stories of a variety of Community Health Workers/Promotoras guest from around the world. In these 4 years The CHW Crew has reached over 50 countries around the world, received positive reviews and given inspiration to many in the field of community public health. She has been invited to speak at the global Podfest Conference to share her experience as a p...2021-11-2318 min
Let Your Ears Discover the Magic of Full AudiobookNeighbor Needed: Only the Exceptional Need Apply Audiobook by Teresa WhitakerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 561395
Title: Neighbor Needed: Only the Exceptional Need Apply
Author: Teresa Whitaker
Narrator: April Davis
Format: Unabridged
Length: 01:10:22
Language: English
Release date: 10-19-21
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Black Literature, Contemporary
Summary:
Tasha Clarkson is an accomplished young African American woman who is embarking on a new chapter of her life. Tasha is ready to embrace her independence and finally be able to do things her way. Unfortunately, work consumes much of her energy and most of her time. There must be something more to life...2021-10-191h 10The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEp# 49 I AM A CHW Campaign with Shannon LijewskiSend us a textToday we travel to Michigan to hear from Shannon Lijewski, MBA, CHCEF. She is a Michigan native who loves spending time with her family outdoors in Northern Michigan. She has spent the past 15 years serving the most vulnerable community members through outreach, education, health policy and advocacy. Passionate about community impact, Shannon is a strong advocate in supporting the expansion of Community Health Workers, assisting those who are experiencing homelessness and helping to eliminate food insecurity. She is the CEO at Everyday Life Consulting & Founder of The Rural Community Health Worker Network & The “I...2021-10-0530 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#48 Working in Hospice Care with Kandis DrawSend us a text In this amazing podcast interview with Kandis Draw located in Chicago, Illinois we discuss: ✔ The role of a CHW in hospice care ✔ Importance of Self Care as a caregiver ✔Difference between palliative care and hospice care ✔ Importance of African American Representation in Cancer Advocacy ✔Why CHWs are Essential to healthcareTune in for podcast episode #48 for an authentic conversation on the topic, "Working in hospice care . In her role with Journey Care, which is the largest non profit hospice palliative care provider in the state of Illinois she pr...2021-08-2640 min
Public Health Epidemiology ConversationsRedefining Self-Care For Community Health Workers, With Tasha Whitaker Our guest on this podcast episode is Tasha Whitaker, a national speaker, author, educator, trainer, and owner of CREW Wellness, LLC., a health education consulting agency that builds capacity and provides professional development training for healthcare professionals. Tasha redefines self-care to include things like proper time management and shares some simple and practical tips for practicing self-care using a model she calls NICE. She also shares her advice for students looking to pursue a career in public health, as well as those just starting out.2021-07-1337 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#47 Committed To The People with Phillip CooperSend us a text The podcast summer break is over and we are back with a new episode ending out June! In this amazing podcast interview with Phillip Cooper aka Change Agent located in Ashville, North Carolina we discuss: ✔ The journey of recovery ✔ Evolving into who you are meant to be ✔Commitment to the People ✔Why CHWs are Essential to healthcareTune in for podcast episode #47 for an authentic conversation where on the topic, "Committed to the people " and why he is so passionate about this! Phillip Cooper is a Certified Peer S...2021-07-0147 min
The Pamela Jon Thomas PodcastSelf-Care is the Best Care with Tasha Mo Whitaker | #6Self-care. It's something that.... well, we're all guilty of. Guilty of not giving ourselves enough of! Not enough of the self-care we not only deserve, but more importantly need. When thinking about the word "health", it's easy to just think about diet, exercise, and our physical well-being; however, unfortunately overlooking one's mental health & well-being just isn't on the radar typically. It's no secret our society undervalues self-care, but that doesn't mean you have too as well. Have no fear because in this episode Tasha is here to tell you not only why self-care is the best care, b...2021-05-2633 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP# 46 Navigating A Season of TransitionSend us a textTune in as Tasha has a transparent conversation on the topic, "navigating a season of transition". She has personally been deep in the season of transition and is sharing some lessons she has learned and giving some encouragement to those in this season! Tune in to hear:✔Why Self care is essential✔What to do when you want to throw in the towel and quit✔Importance of having a crew✔ Trusting your inner voice✔ Vision for The CHW CrewRate, review and subscribe to the pod...2021-04-2737 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#45 Be Authentically You With Denise MartinezSend us a text Growing up in West Texas or as known as "The Valley" Denise takes us through her journey of discovery of her interest in public health. As she is exploring she also realizing the importance of being authentically yourself no matter where you are planted and what your cultural background is. Denise is a CHW, CHW Instructor and has her Master's Degree in Public Health. She is the training center manager and instructor for the National CHW Training Center at the School of Public Health, Texas A&M University. She leads a team of CHW...2021-03-2346 min
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 38: A Very Special ThanksOn this Tuesday, Gary is here to talk about all the exciting events coming up this week! Events this week: Tuesday, March 9th: Adam Silvera, with special guest Cassandra Clare Tuesday, March 9th: Tracy Wolff, in conversation with Alyson Noel Wednesday, March 10th: Escondido Library Presents - Elissa Grossell Dickey Wednesday, March 10th: Melissa Colasanti, with special guest Wendy Heard Thursday, March 11th: JT Ellison, with special guest Lisa Unger Sunday, March 14th: Romance Book Club Monday, March 15th: Joe Ide 2021-03-0913 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#44 Violence Prevention in Baltimore with Erica HamlettSend us a textErica Hamlett is the Violence Prevention Coordinator for McElderry ParkSafe Streets in her hometown of Baltimore, Md. As a Certified Community Health Worker and advocate she dedicates herself to whatever her community needs. Advocating for police reform, family substance abuse treatment, better medical care for those in lower class and black and brown communities, fair affordable housing and working to change community norms against violence. She is a peer (a person or individual with share life experiences) of those she serves. In some instances she may be able to relate which gives her a...2021-03-0940 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#43: Ending The School to Prison Pipeline with Leonard WebbSend us a textToday we speak with Leonard Webb, he is a retired law enforcement professional turned life coach/ youth advocate. He is the CEO of Webbolutionary Motivation LLC and Leonard is also an adjunct faculty member teaching Criminal Justice at Potomac State College of West Virginia University. He offers a unique perspective about the School to Prison Pipeline as well as solutions. He has seen both ends of the pipeline. He has seen young people enter his office in prison and young people with similar demographics enter his college classroom. This led him to find out...2021-02-0946 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP: 42 Benefits of the RESET button..Happy New Year!Send us a textHappy New Year 2021! We are back after the holiday break and have a lot to unpack! As we start the new year I have found it beneficial to hit the reset button! I will share a few tips that you can implement to help you on the journey of resetting for 2021. The Biden Plan for CHWs Article: https://medium.com/@JoeBiden/the-biden-plan-for-mobilizing-american-talent-and-heart-to-create-a-21st-century-caregiving-and-af5ba2a2dfebFollow us @thechwcrew on IG and FBShop our merchandise at www.thechwcrewcollection.comHost: www.t...2021-01-1210 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastVirtual Self Care Gift Exchange EP:#41Send us a textToday Podcast Host Tasha shares about The Self Care Gift Exchange taking place Fri. Dec. 11, 2020 with fellow public health educators around the nation. We will spread some holiday cheer, network, get some self care tips and share some smiles. This is meant to uplift healthcare workers and exchange a self care gift to help aid in some time dedicated for themselves. Tasha also share a new podcast format taking place for 2021, Covid19 awareness and the importance of Self Care. Thanks to the prize sponsors for the gifts for the S...2020-12-0810 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#40 Covid19 and Flu Season Tips with Pamela Alexander, MSN, APRN, FNP-CSend us a textToday we will hear from Pamela Alexander a Nurse Practitioner. With the winter season around the corner and covid19 and flu season number increasing today she will share tips with us to be safe!Pamala has been a registered nurse for 16 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 7 years. She is also a CASA volunteer, an author, and a professional speaker. Pamela seeks to use her voice to present her stories of encouragement to all women, especially Black women in the areas of spiritual, emotional, and mental health.P...2020-11-1029 min
Black Women in WellnessCommunity Health Workers for the Win!Tasha Whitaker is a speaker, author, educator, trainer and owner of TWhitaker Enterprises, a consulting agency that provides professional development training, health and wellness workshops for healthcare professionals that build capacity. A passionate health and wellness advocate for communities she empowers communities to take charge of their wellness. She is the Founder and Host of The CHW Crew, a community that highlights the work of community health workers through empowerment, education and service.
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We're still looking for black women to interview for season 2. If you are a black wo...2020-11-0147 minThe C.H.W. CREW Podcast#39 DFW CHW Association with Dr. HernandezSend us a textFor the episode today we hear from Dr. Hernandez and her journey into the CHW field. She is a co-founder of DFW CHW Association one of the largest Associations in Texas serving CHWs and Promotoras. She speaks about her journey of public health, how to start an association, the importance of diversity in leadership and also shares transparency of her own struggles of self care. You will want to grab your notes and get in a quite place to soak in all the realness of this episode!Denise A. Hernandez...2020-10-2748 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP: 38 Healing Hike for Health Educators with Bre WilliamsSend us a textFollow @thechwcrew and subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!Today we hear from Bre Williams Founder of Curvy By Nature.Born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Fort Worth, Texas her passion for people is as dynamic as her birthplace and hometown. Bre's initial passion for working with youth inspired her to become an organizer, advocate and mentor. Throughout her years as a speaker and facilitator she had the pleasure of working with youth and adults across the United States, Canada, Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Tanzania...2020-10-1333 min
Provider's Edge | Peak Performance Guide for Healthcare EntrepreneursEp 15 - The Power of Connectivity In Community with Tasha Whitaker𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩 𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜?Despite having a title as a healthcare professional, our patients do not automatically trust our every word or remember what we said from the beginning to the end.So how can we change that!How can we be more influential and create better outcomes for our patientsIn this podcast, Tasha Whitaker and I had a great conversation about the power of creating a strong community in order to bring out the best outcome for our patients.It all comes down to having effective communication skills.Subscribe 🔔 and listen 🔊to this episode now❗To connect with Tasha Whitaker find her links below:Website: www.tashawhitaker.comInstagram: @iamtashawhitakerEmail: info@tashawhitaker.com2020-09-2320 minThe C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#37 The Impact of a CHW Instructor with Mercedes Cruz-RuizSend us a textFollow Us @thechwcrewMercedes Cruz-Ruiz is a passionate CHW and CHW Instructor. She has Served the community for 28 years in the field of government funded programs. As a Community Health Educator for the past 13 years and have taught over 1700 health education workshops. State teaching approvals in various CHW training institutes in Tarrant and Harris counties. Planned, coordinated and participated in hundredths of events and campaigns such as the GO Red for Woman and implemented the childhood obesity initiative Activate Kids. She is the Owner of Healthy Bridge 4 You and has been...2020-09-2243 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP: 36 Coming Full Circle with Omar JonesSend us a textGet connected and follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB!Omar Jones is a Certified Registered Community Health Worker with Great Lakes Bay Health Centers in Saginaw, MI where he also serves as chairperson of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, leads the Health Literacy Taskforce subcommittee, and is a member of the HIV Task Force. Omar also serves as a Prime For Life Prevention Intervention Specialist with Women Of Colors. He is currently a student at Arkansas Baptist College pursing a Bachelor of Art degree in Urban Community Leadership and Human Services. He is...2020-09-1547 min
The C.H.W. CREW Podcast#35 Dancing the pounds off with Dana Branch!Send us a textGet connected and follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Dana Branch is using her journey to health and wellness as inspiration for others to get healthy. After years of going through her own battles with chronic illness she made the decision to make a change and has danced her to a healthier lifestyle. She is now inspiring others along the way by getting certified to teach extreme hip hop exercise classes, chair aerobics and starting her own mentor-ship group called the mvpweightloss group. She shares a story of inspiration to other co...2020-09-0151 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEp #34 Be Empowered!Send us a textStay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!!Today I share 3 tips to be empowered as parents make decisions for their kids going back to school during covid19. I discuss my new devotional Promise and the importance of setting time to write for gratitude. Purchase Journal: https://bit.ly/doptashawhitaker--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportS...2020-08-1113 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEp#33 Lessons from my Podcasting JourneySend us a textStay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!!This weekend I invested in myself and attended Podthon a two-day virtual event where podcasters can learn from and connect with thought leaders in the podcasting community. I have been podcasting since December 2017 and have learned alot along the way. This was my first time attending a conference for Podcasters even though it is something I spend a lot of my time doing and now i'm ready to take...2020-07-2118 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#32 Minority Mental Health Awareness with Litza BoddenSend us a textStay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!!July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Today Litza will share tips on how to care for your mental wellness and resources to leverage. Litza is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Speaker and Life Coach who is on a mission to challenge the stereotypes and stigmas surrounding mental health. Litza is originally from the Republic of Panama and now resides in Dallas, Texas, her second home. She has received a b...2020-07-1435 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#31 The Power of the Getaway!Send us a textStay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!!In the current time of the Covid19 pandemic, racial inequalities and unemployment many people find themselves under tremendous stress and neglecting self-care. Frontline healthcare workers are working double shifts, providing resources and caring for their communities. There are so many jobs, teams out in the community that are making impact to serve food, provide Covid19 testing, assistance in bills, healthcare resources for medications, transportation, working on policies for racial...2020-07-0120 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#30 World Sickle Cell Disease Day with Shantia FitzgeraldSend us a textStay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!!World Sickle Cell Day is June 19 and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) has resources to assist those who need them . Today we speak with Shantia Fitzgerald who has worked in the public health field for over 22 years. She holds an undergraduate degree in Social Work and a master’s degree in Health Systems Management. Shantia has held roles such as Medical Assistant, Patient Educator, linkage to care...2020-06-1635 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#29 A Conversation about Cultural Awareness with Dr. James-EttaSend us a textWith the current state of events in the world of the recent death of Mr. George Floyd, protest for black lives matter, covid-19, and tensions high we will examine the significance of reflection in our lives to better understand Cultural Awareness. In order to have conversations about race, culture and express ourselves we must reflect on our own experiences and know where we came from to move forward. Dr. James-Etta is an Educator and Consultant. She leads her own consulting agency that offers professional development sessions that are grounded in ideas re...2020-06-091h 11
The Howard Alumni Movemakers Podcast hosted by Joshua MercerEp 1: Lance Gross Talks Family, Failure, Legacy, and Future...Lance sat down with host Joshua Mercer to discuss failure, success, future, and the Howard Experience. Lance Gross is an accomplished actor, producer and photographer. He was most recently seen in the role of ‘Lincoln’ on “Hawaii 5-0” (CBS). He was a series regular on “Star" (Fox) as ‘Maurice Jetter’, while also appearing as the recurring role of ‘Billy Colton’ on ‘MacGyver” (CBS). He was also recently seen in Amazon's "Too Old To Die Young" with Miles Teller (Dir. Nicolas Winding Refn). Previously Lance was a series regular on “Sleepy Hollow’ (Fox) opposite Nichole Behari, and also the lead of the NBC drama “Crisis” opp...2020-05-2846 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#28 Gratitude & My Quarantine BirthdaySend us a textThis week I celebrated my birthday, May 13 during quarantine. This was a first, but it actually was a great birthday. I have so much to be thankful for and I am blessed. I want to thank each and every one for listening to a podcast episode, subscribing, leaving a review and being a part of The CHW Crew tribe! A time of reflection, love and gratitude were my focus for this year around the sun. Many blessings to you all!-Tasha @iamtashawhitaker Follow us @thechwcrew--- This episode i...2020-05-1815 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP:#27 Leading The Charge with Denise Octavia Smith, NACHW Executive DirectorSend us a textDenise Octavia Smith is the Executive Director for the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) among many additional hats. Only 6 months into her new role of leading the charge for Community Health Workers she is full throttle engaged in providing resources and having conversations about how the workforce for CHWs can continue to expand and also better equip CHWs for their roles during Covid-19. This conversation we learn more about Denise, her journey working with a variety of communities and cultures and learn some actionable tips on how to be bold as C...2020-04-071h 06
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#26 Virtual Education for CHWs with Quisha Umemba MPH, RN, CDCES, CHWISend us a textNow that we are going into our third week of the quarantine lifestyle, many professionals are shifting to virtual technology and utilizing it to continue the work of outreach, seeing patients and continuing care. If organizations haven't thought about incorporating a virtual concept to offer their audience, after this pandemic it will certainly be a conversation. Today Quisha Umemba is speaking about how her company Umemba Health LLC is meeting those clients and community health workers who need professional development continuing education where they are, literally in their own homes using their phone, tablet...2020-03-3133 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#25 The Root Cause of Your Concerns with Dr. Amber Brown, PT DPTSend us a textWhat is the root cause of the last time you went to see a physician? We are speaking with Dr. Amber Brown, PT, DPT, founder and owner of Root Physical Therapy and Wellness, a safe- space to learn about the root causes of your concerns. As a doctor of physical therapy she focuses on orthopedic conditions, oncology rehab, lymphedema, chronic pain management, Women’s Health, prenatal and postpartum care, bowel and bladder dysfunction, pelvic floor dysfunction for all sexes, and many more. She stresses the importance of the community knowing that they are thei...2020-03-2457 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#24 Coronavirus Resources for CHWsSend us a textOn March 16, 2020, the White House issued new national COVID-19 guidance to avoid in-person events with family, friends or community of more than 10 people. This guidance, along with many states’ closures of the places where we work, play, learn and pray, means that many CHWs have had to radically change their personal and professional lives -NACHW.In today's episode Today Tasha will be sharing resources and 5 things you can do during this time of social distancing due to Coronavirus. Grab your notebook and take some notes!Follow us...2020-03-1724 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#23 Educating The Community Through RadioSend us a textRafiat Akinwande is a passionate radio broadcaster and podcast Host of " Queen Raffy's Space" from Lagos, Nigeria. With thousands of listeners and impact in her community her passion for educating the community through radio media helps many to receive the resources that they need in education, health, finances and much more. Her story of passion in radio informs us of the impact of 1 voice and how leveraging your platform can help advocacy efforts in your community. Listen to her podcast : https://player.fm/podcasts/Raffy--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way t...2020-03-1040 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#22: March Health Awareness CampaignsSend us a textTasha talks about some of the Health Awareness Campaigns for the month of March and ways that you may be able to implement them into your community for the month! She shares some of her experiences out in the community as a CHW implementing these campaigns as well as actionable tips and tools and resources to use for your knowledge. National Kidney Month -https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/kidney-sundays-toolkitDiabetes Alert Day March 24-file:///C:/Users/Tasha%20Whitaker/Downloads/2017_Risk_for_Type_2_Diabetes.pdfNational Nutrition Month-https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-monthDrug and Al...2020-03-0325 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP #21: Minority Health Advocacy with Alisa HowardSend us a textStay connected and Follow @thechwcrew on IG and FB! Leave us a review of the podcast on apple podcast! Thanks for listening!!Alisa N. Howard, hails locally from Las Vegas, Nevada having studied Communications, Paralegal Studies and Psychology. Ms. Howard combined all of her years of schooling and now utilizes it as an eight-year Public Health Professional, Consultant and Health Educator. She is employed as a part-time Instructor at College of Southern Nevada teaching the Community Health Worker Training Program, and owns a boutique public health consulting firm, Minority Health Consultants. 2020-02-1844 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#20: Heart Health Awareness with Tara RobinsonSend us a textTara Robinson, the Founder of the Black Heart Association, has had first-hand experiences with heart disease. At 5’2”, 125 lbs, Tara was the picture of perfect health, yet lurking beneath her permanent incandescent smile, her heart was quietly painting a different picture. At just 40 years old, this vibrant, active young educator suffered three heart attacks within days of each other. Her crisis was so severe that, instead of the normal 6 weeks, she required 12 weeks of cardiac rehab.As a former National Spokeswoman for the American Heart Association, Tara uses her platform as a key...2020-02-1130 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#19: Working with Native American Indian Tribes in Arizona with Brooke BenderSend us a textBrooke Bender a Community Health Representative in Arizona shares his journey of working as a CHR as they are called that work with the American Indian population. Brooke has been a CHR for 7 years and has worked in various roles, starting a Massage Therapist by trade this position naturally became a position in which he enjoys serving the residents on the reservation. He and his team serve American Indians in the state of Arizona by proving health education, workshops, resources and services to live a better quality of life. Serving about 1,500 residents on the r...2020-01-2936 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#18: Benefits of Joining CHW Professional Associations with Dolontria WilliamsSend us a textDolontria Williams has over a decade of experience working in healthcare in a variety of roles. She currently works as the Community Liaison with Houston Department of Health. She serves as the Texas Ambassador for the National Association of Community Health Workers, Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Promotores & Community Health Workers and Texas Gulf Coast Community Health Worker Association. With a strong interest in connecting CHWs to resources to better serve their communities she speaks shares her experiences in these roles and ways that CHWs can increase their knowledge and...2020-01-1431 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#17: 5 Ways To Level Up In 2020!Send us a textIt's the end of the year and many people are reflecting back over the year and setting goals for the new year 2020. I am sharing 5 ways to LEVEL UP for the new decade to jump start your year! Cue the Ciara song "Level Up"!1. Set Goals2. Network3. Get a Mentor/Be a Mentor4. Invest In Yourself5. Believe In Yourself and Stay Focused!Visit IG @thechwcrewMerry Christmas!!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...2019-12-2415 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#16: Outreach in the Delta of Mississippi with Shanell WilliamsonSend us a textShanell Williamson shares her experiences as a community health worker doing community outreach throughout the Delta of Mississippi with the Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center/Mississippi SHINE Project.Shanell Shanell R. Williamson is a native of Bassfield, MS and still resides in the community. She began her healthcare career 20 years ago with Southeast MS Rural Health Initiative, INC. She rose from being a Medical Receptionist up to being offered a position of Community Health Worker. She has served in many administrative capacities within Southeast MS Rural Health Int. (SeMRHI) but nothing takes...2019-12-1032 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#15: Tips on how to show GratitudeSend us a textHey The CHW Crew!It's the week of Thanksgiving! Hopefully you get a little time off to be with family and friends and relax. Many people will gather together for the holiday to show Gratitude , but what exactly does that look like? It will look differently for everyone, on this episode Tasha shares some tips that she uses that maybe you can implement into your holiday this year to increase your gratitude to those around you. Tips on how to show Gratitude:1. Be intentional with your time2019-11-2618 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#14: Diabetes Education with Misty Jones RD, CDESend us a textNovember is National Diabetes Month and November 14 is World Diabetes Day. On this episode Misty Jones, born and raised in Dallas, Texas and a registered and licensed dietitian in the state of Texas shares her journey working with individuals with diabetes. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in Austin and then pursued her Master's in Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She has also been a proud certified diabetes educator (diabetes care and education specialist) since 2007. She has dedicated her life to helping people livi...2019-11-1340 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#13: Self Care for the Holiday Season!Send us a textIt's November! Officially time to kick off the holiday season. As we gather with family and friends and celebrate with parties and food take time to remember self care as a priority. In this episode Tasha shares some key tips to help you with self care for this holiday season! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportSupport the show2019-11-0517 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#12: Community Health Workers in Florida with Lolita Dash Pitts & Brendaly RodriguezSend us a textIn this episode of The CHW Crew Podcast, we hear from two passionate community health worker advocates Lolita Dash Pitts & Brendaly Rodriguez. Lolita Dash Pitts, Executive Director of Front Porch Community Development Association Inc. She will be sharing her experience of being a part of the first group certified as a community health worker in the state of Florida and her journey as a CHW.Brendaly Rodriguez, Manager of Community and Stakeholder Engagement at the University of Miami in Florida will be sharing her experience of training CHWs nationally a...2019-10-2955 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#11: A Conversation with Dr. Maudia Gentry: The impact of internships for CHWsSend us a textTasha Whitaker is joined by Dr. Maudia L. Gentry, the Executive Director for the Texas non-profit Community Health Training Institute Inc. Her duties include: providing Texas Community Health Worker certification training and providing Mandatory Continuing Education Training for Community Health Workers, Social Workers and other Medical / Social service industry personnel. Dr. Gentry holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Master’s of Arts Degree in Human Development and a Doctorate Degree in Healthcare / Health Education. In this episode Dr. Gentry shares the importance of hands on training and internships for CHWs, the impact of foo...2019-10-1537 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#10: How to become a Community Health Worker in TexasSend us a textHave you wondered what the process is to become a Community Health Worker and Instructor in Texas? Are you interested in knowing if this is a certification that you can apply for? Tune in and learn the steps and process to become a certified community health worker and Instructor in the state of Texas! Visit https://www.dshs.texas.gov/chw.aspx for more information to view the state CHW website!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this po...2019-09-2514 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#9: World Suicide Prevention Day 2019. September is national suicide prevention month.Send us a textSept 10, 2019 is the annual day to spread suicide awareness for suicide prevention. Today we discuss the importance of knowing resources available and where to direct individuals. Visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1 800 273 8255.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportSupport the show2019-09-1115 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#8: Traffic Safety: How CHWs can get engaged!Send us a textLive from GHSA Conference in Anaheim, California we discuss autonomous vehicles, how impaired driving and distracted driving are impacting traffic safety. CHWs can get engaged and make an impact!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportSupport the show2019-08-2813 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#7: Back to school tips for the 2019-2020 school year!!Send us a textIt's that time of year again, kids off to school and parents/guardians back on the go! Don't get stressed, listen to a few steps that may make the back to school process more manageable and effective for this year!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportSupport the show2019-08-2012 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#6: Upcoming CHW Conferences in Texas!Send us a textI will be giving information about each of the CHW conferences coming up in the state of Texas through the end of the year that I am currently aware of. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportSupport the show2019-08-1311 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#5: Self Care for the CHW!Send us a textSelf care is so important, having time to care for yourself is priority, because you cant care for anyone else until you care for yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportSupport the show2018-12-0404 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#4: November is National Diabetes Awareness Month!Send us a textSharing tips on resources for national diabetes month! For additional information about resources for diabetes see https://www.diabetes.org/.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportSupport the show2018-11-0504 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#3: Happy New Year 2018! ❤💜Send us a textHappy New Year 2018! ❤💜--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportSupport the show2018-02-1603 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastEP#2: The CHW role & HolidaysSend us a textThe role of the CHW is very important especially during the holidays when grief and depression can set in with individuals. I discuss some ways to reach out and help patients during this time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportSupport the show2017-12-1205 min
The C.H.W. CREW PodcastThe C.H.W. CREW Podcast (Trailer)Send us a text--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tasha65/supportSupport the show2017-11-3000 min