Centering Language in Pursuit of Health Equity
June 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Topics: Exploring the inclusivity of public health language, addressing stigma.
Online via Zoom (3 hours)
FREE
Description: Public health language is constantly evolving to better meet the needs of the community and address problems more effectively, because using more inclusive language can help build relationships and create safety and comfort for historically marginalized peoples. When inclusive language is lacking, it can create friction during budding relationships with communities. This training will address the use of language in the field of public health, and how actively working to use inclusive language is a necessity in equity work. The trainers will provide a framework for interrogating our language using hands-on activities and small group discussion to push participants to consider the language they use in their work, and where there might be gaps.
Audience: Coalition leaders and partners, community groups, individuals working towards community health.
Trainers: Gracie Rolfe and Cynthia Feliciano, Health Resources in Action (HRiA)
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
- Empower themselves to have a deeper understanding of inclusive language, and how to use it in their work.
- Identify 1-2 frameworks to help them interrogate public health language.
- Identify how to apply these lessons to create safer and more comfortable workspaces.
MA DPH Coalition Criteria Addressed:
- Operating guidelines that promote transparency and trust
- Clearly established and endorsed communications structure and process
- Effective utilization of assets, including funding, staff and volunteers, and connections with the community and key decision-makers.
