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Successful Integration of New Iowans Thursday, November 14th10 a.m. - 11 a.m.PROGRAM OVERVIEWThis session will go over refugee resettlement 101 and how to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services as a health care provider. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:Discuss key information to know regarding incoming refugee and immigrant groups for the health care provider.Learn how to prepare oneself to better support these vulnerable groups of refugees and immigrants as a health care worker. SPEAKERMak Sućeska serves as the Manager of Operations for Global Neighbors, Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center through Polk County. Mak originates from Sarajevo, Bosnia and was transplanted to Des Moines in 1993 as a refugee, fleeing from war-torn Yugoslavia with his family. Mak's professional career has been devoted to advocating and supporting refugees and immigrants across the state in an effort to promote a more equitable community for all. With over 14 years of experience in non-profits, state and county government, it's Mak's life journey that provides a unique and necessary perspective in guiding his work. Mak completed his political science undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa with a double minor in religion and history. He achieved his CPM and MPA degree through Drake University with an emphasis on public policy, and plans to pursue his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership through Drake University. In Mak's words, “Education, Accessibility and Opportunity are the keys to success.” Nursing: 1.0 nursing contact hour will be awarded for this conference by IHA (Iowa Board of Nursing provider No. 4). Iowa nursing contact hours will not be issued unless your Iowa license number is provided on the certificate completed the day of the conference. To receive contact hours or a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire conference. No partial credit will be granted.Contact Autumn McGill with questions about this event.
Successful Integration of New Iowans
Thursday, November 14th
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This session will go over refugee resettlement 101 and how to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services as a health care provider.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
SPEAKER
Mak Sućeska serves as the Manager of Operations for Global Neighbors, Immigrant and Refugee Welcome Center through Polk County. Mak originates from Sarajevo, Bosnia and was transplanted to Des Moines in 1993 as a refugee, fleeing from war-torn Yugoslavia with his family. Mak's professional career has been devoted to advocating and supporting refugees and immigrants across the state in an effort to promote a more equitable community for all. With over 14 years of experience in non-profits, state and county government, it's Mak's life journey that provides a unique and necessary perspective in guiding his work. Mak completed his political science undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa with a double minor in religion and history. He achieved his CPM and MPA degree through Drake University with an emphasis on public policy, and plans to pursue his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership through Drake University. In Mak's words, “Education, Accessibility and Opportunity are the keys to success.”
Nursing: 1.0 nursing contact hour will be awarded for this conference by IHA (Iowa Board of Nursing provider No. 4). Iowa nursing contact hours will not be issued unless your Iowa license number is provided on the certificate completed the day of the conference. To receive contact hours or a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire conference. No partial credit will be granted.
Contact Autumn McGill with questions about this event.