During 2015/16, ARISE conducted a health insurance literacy information workshop on understanding the essentials of health insurance benefits. Other workshops were also conducted, including the emotional impact of resettling in the USA and obtaining work authorization and preparation for citizenship applications.
May 30, 2015
Understanding the Essential of Health Insurance Terms and Benefits
Venue: Sustainability Hub, 912 Main Street, Worcester MA
Organizer: Advocacy for Refugees and Immigrants Services for Empowerment (ARISE)
Presenter: Alvaro and Julia – Edward M. Kennedy Health Center
Participants: Male – 8; Female – 4
Age Group: Participants’ ages ranged from 28 to 65′Age Group: Participants age ranged from 28 to 65.
June 27, 2015
Emotional Health Impact of Resettling in the USA
Venue: Sustainability Hub, 912 Main Street, Worcester MA
Organizer: Advocacy for Refugees and Immigrants Services for Empowerment (ARISE)
Presenter: Dr. Mary Fierro, VP of Behavioral Health – Edward M. Kennedy Health Center
Participants: Male – 11; Female – 7
Age Group: Participants’ ages ranged from 22-65 years
August 1, 2015
Health Insurance Literacy Information Session and Legal document’s application and importance.
Presenter: Alvaro Marques and Julia – Edward M. Kennedy Health Center
Interpreter: Mohan Sunuwar/Bernard (for Swahili)
Place: Sustainability Hub, 912 Main Street, Worcester MA
Participants: Male – 20; Female – 5
Age Group: Participants’ ages ranged from 16 to 75.
February 27, 2016
Parenting in New Culture (Swahili Speaking African Group)
Presenter: Elaine – Edward M. Kennedy Health Center
Interpreter: Bernard
Place: Sustainability Hub, 912 Main Street, Worcester MA
Participants: Male – 7; Female – 6
Group: Swahili Speaking African Group
Age Group: Participants’ ages ranged from 25 to 55.
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