New Tools Support Immigrant Wellness and Community Health Workers
Project Updates from the Center for Reducing Health Disparities
The UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities partners with communities to advance health equity through research, education, and engagement. Recent updates from their initiatives are featured below.
Together for Wellness / Juntos por Nuestro Bienestar
Together for Wellness /Juntos por Nuestro Bienestar (T4W/Juntos) is a digital hub designed to promote mental and emotional wellbeing for youth, teens, and families across California. Developed through a partnership between UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities, UCLA, Chorus Innovations, and grassroots community organizations, the site reflects input directly from teens and young adults to ensure it’s both relevant and accessible.
A key feature of the site is its growing library of culturally responsive resources, including the new Immigration Support & Resources section. This section offers practical, bilingual tools to help immigrant communities access trusted legal services, understand their rights during ICE encounters, and find wellness resources for the whole family. Whether wanting to know your rights or just need some emotional support, this toolkit empowers teens and families with knowledge and care. Check out the website below.
Visit the Together for Wellness / Juntos por Nuestro Bienestar Website
CRHD at the Visión y Compromiso Serving from the Heart Symposium
Last month, CRHD’s Karla Ornelas participated as a panelist at the Visión y Compromiso Serving from the Heart Symposium. The event focused on integrating Community Health Workers (CHWs)/Promotoras into organizational workforces to strengthen community health outcomes.
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- Miriam Hernandez, Director Workforce Development Dept., Visión y Compromiso
- Lupita Rodriguez, Director of Impact & Evaluation, Health Education Council
- Karla Ornelas, Sr. Project Coordinator, UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities
- Lucy Candito, Patient Navigator, Ampla Health
- Vernell Shaw, Director Northern California Medi-Cal Regional Lead, HealthNet
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Media Resources
The UC Davis Center for Reducing Health Disparities partners with communities to advance health equity through research, education, and engagement. Recent updates from their initiatives are featured below.