Behavioral Health and Disabilities Glossary Presented at NASW Guam Conference

by Guam CEDDERS CEDDERS CORE Continuing Education Developmental Disabilities Disability Studies Research and Evaluation
Mariles Benavente, LCSW, LPC, and former Guam CEDDERS Cultural and Linguistic Competence Coordinator, conducted a breakout session titled, “The Behavioral Health Glossary in Chamorro: a Practical Tool towards Health Literacy and Patient-Centered Care” during the recent Guam Chapter of the National Association of Social Work Conference on March 17, 2019 held at the Westin Resort Guam. The glossary was developed to promote the importance of using interpreters, translators, and language products, such as this glossary, to improve access and use of behavioral health and disabilities services by the island’s linguistically diverse population. Ms. Benavente served as the editor of the glossary which was published in 2017 by Guam CEDDERS. A copy of the Glossary was given to the over 40 participants who attended the session. For an electronic copy of the glossary, go to www.guamcedders.org/publications-products/.

Guam EHDI Workgroup Meeting with Guam Memorial Hospital Authority

by Guam CEDDERS Research and Evaluation

On May 15, Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant (top right), facilitated an Evaluation Work Group meeting under the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Project with Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) Nursing Supervisors. The purpose of the workgroup is to gather input for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention – Information System (EHDI-IS) Evaluation Plan from its stakeholders. During the meeting, an overview of the system was provided and agreements were established regarding evaluation activities, events, and timelines. Pictured (Top Left-Right): Valerie Meno, Labor & Delivery, Nursing Supervisor; Ma. Victoria Guiao, OB Ward, Nursing Supervisor; Ruth Sabangan, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant; Avelina “Bing” Opena. Not pictured: Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS staff.

Guam EHDI Evaluation Workgroup Meeting with the Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS)

by Guam CEDDERS Department of Public Health & Social Services Guam Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Research and Evaluation
On May 16, Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant (left), facilitated an Evaluation Work Group ​meeting ​with the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS)​ ​as part of​ the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Project . The purpose of the workgroup is to gather input for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention – Information System (EHDI-IS) Evaluation Plan from its stakeholders. During the meeting, an overview of the system was provided and agreements were established regarding evaluation activities, events, and timelines. Pictured (Left-Right): Elaine Eclavea, Margarita Gay, Administrator of Community Health & Nursing Services; Margaret Bell, Program Coordinator IV of MCH Program.​ ​Not pictured: Marie Wusstig, Guam CEDDERS staff.

First Guam EHDI Evaluation Work Group Meeting

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On May 12, Elaine Eclavea, Guam CEDDERS Consultant (left), facilitated the first Evaluation Work Group meeting under the Guam Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Project. The purpose of the workgroup is to gather input for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention – Information System (EHDI-IS) Evaluation Plan from its stakeholders. During the meeting, an overview of the system was provided and agreements were established regarding evaluation activities, events, and timelines. Pictured (L-R): Elaine Eclavea; Guam CEDDERS Staff – Christina Jung, Marie Wusstig, Terrie Fejarang, JJ Mendiola, Jenika Ballesta; Eileen Pascua, Sagua Managu; Leah Malanum, Sagua Managu. Not pictured: Joyce Tejeresas, Parent; Eufemia Local, Parent; and Michael Fejeran, Parent.
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    Dr. Zeny Natividad, program administrator for GDOE Research, Planning & Evaluation (RP&E) office, shares some opening remarks.

  • Photo of Dr. Jon Fernandez giving welcoming remarks at the REL Pacific Guam Research Alliance Parent Panel Session.

    Mr. Jon Fernandez, GDOE superintendent, gives welcoming remarks at the REL Pacific Guam Research Alliance Parent Panel Session on Family Engagement held on May 7, 2015 at Liguan Elementary School.

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    School personnel from J.Q. San Miguel, J.M. Guerrero, and Upi elementary schools listen as selected parents from their schools share their experiences related to family engagement in their child's education.

REL Pacific Guam Research Alliance Parent Panel Session on Family Engagement

by Guam CEDDERS Research and Evaluation