When: Monday, April 29, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Where: CT Department of Public Health
470 Capitol Avenue, Conference Room C

Presented by: Stacey Brown, PhD and Rasy Mar, MPH, University of Connecticut Health Center, School of Medicine - Community Based Education Office

Agenda:

• Brief historical account of Southeast Asian populations in the US and more specifically in Connecticut
• Health disparities and challenges
• Common health beliefs and practices in Southeast Asian communities relevant to health care
• Specific strategies for overcoming any barriers to quality care
• Q & A

This event is free and open to all DPH staff during the lunch hour. For employees requiring additional time, educational leave is permitted subject to prior supervisory approval.