June 2, 2023: Lifestyle Change Tools: Community Activity Programs

Friday, June 2, 2023 8:30 AM-1:00 PM

Hybrid: In Person and Virtual

CNM Workforce Training Center

5600 Eagle Rock Ave, NE

Albuquerque, NM 87113

2.75 Potential CEUs

Session 1: Walk with Ease (90 minutes 1.5 CEUs)

Overview of Walk with Ease Program: (60 minutes)

Nick Turkas, MS Arthritis Foundation Senior Director, Patient Education and |Community Connections

Walk with Ease Initiatives in New Mexico: (30 minutes)

Albuquerque: Lisa Chen, Community Health Programs Director, RDN Three Sisters Kitchen, NMDOH grant Coordinator

Statewide through NMSU: Dianne Christensen, MS NMSU State Coordinator

Espanola: Guilllermina Osoria, CCHWS3

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the benefits of physical activity for prevention/management, particularly for people with arthritis.
Describe the components of the Walk with Ease programs, how to receive training, and implement the programs.
Learn how to refer patients/clients to improve access and equity to physical activity programs that are modified and safe for different activity levels.

Session 2: Community Activity Programs in New Mexico (80 minutes 1.25 CEUs)

Paths to Health NM Programs (30 minutes)

Dana Bloomquist, Senior Account Executive, CWA Strategic Communications

Presbyterian Community Health Active Living Programs in NM (20 minutes)

Ashley Dunworth, MS, RDN, CDCES

Tribal Activity Programs in NM (30 minutes)

Kewa Health Outreach Activity Programs: Danielle Coriz, Program Director

Tribal Community Activity Programs: Sharon Gerena, MSN, RN CDCES

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the benefits of Paths to Health activity programs and how to refer patients/clients.
Increase access and awareness of the available patient/client resources in New Mexico through Presbyterian Community Health.
Refer and connect patients/clients to available tribal physical activity programs in New Mexico.

Presentation Recordings

Presentation Power Points

Session 1: Walk with Ease

Session 2: Community Activity Programs in New Mexico

New Mexico Department of Health Paths to Health NM Programs

Presbyterian Community Health Active Living Programs in New Mexico

Tribal Activity Programs in New Mexico – Kewa Health Outreach Activity Programs