The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with OneOp, will present the webinar “How Your Zip Codes Shape Your Health: Mapping Determinants and Outcomes,” on Nov. 12 from 10-11 a.m.

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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with OneOp, will present the free webinar “How Your Zip Codes Shape Your Health: Mapping Determinants and Outcomes,” on Nov. 12 from 10-11 a.m. (Adobe Stock)

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required at https://tx.ag/HealthOutcomes.

The speaker will be Morgan Foster, DrPH, assistant professor and AgriLife Extension specialist in disability and health in the Family and Community Health unit, Bryan-College Station. 

About the webinar

Foster said where you are born, live, work and play can predict current and future health outcomes.

Webinar participants will explore and define the social determinants of health, learn practical strategies for interpreting community data, identify priority needs and apply evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes.

Foster will share case study examples and tools that community partners can use to map the determinants of health and translate data into action.

Following the webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Define the concept of social determinants of health, SDOH, and explain how they influence health outcomes.
  • Interpret community-level data to identify priority health needs.
  • Access and utilize practical resources and tools for addressing SDOH in community and professional settings.
  • Use case study examples and tools to map determinants of health and translate findings into actionable steps.

Continuing education credits available

OneOp certificates of attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.

One continuing education credit will be available in the following areas:

  • Certified in family and consumer sciences, American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.
  • Certified nutrition and wellness educator, American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.
  • Board-certified patient advocates, Patient Advocate Certification Board.
  • Board-certified case managers, Commission for Case Manager Certification.
  • Board-certified disability management specialists, Commission for Case Manager Certification. 
  • Registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered, Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Certified family life educators, National Council on Family Relations.
  • Certified health education specialist and master certified health education specialist, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
  • Social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists, The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work.

For more information about the webinar, contact Rachel Brauner, AgriLife Extension program specialist for Family and Community Health, Bryan-College Station, at [email protected] or 979-321-5021.

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