In the absence of a national, evidenced-based testing strategy, decisions regarding the provision of COVID-19 tests for agricultural workers have been left to states, to counties, and, in many cases, to individual farms to manage. Migrant Clinicians Network stands for equitable and accessible testing that will slow the spread of COVID-19 among agricultural workers and rural communities. Agricultural workers, many of whom are immigrant and migrant, are essential workers critical to our food supply and we must work to ensure fair, equitable, and just access to testing and post-test care. Achieving this aim during this pandemic has been challenging for clinicians on the front lines. During this learning session, we will hear from clinicians from North Carolina and Oregon as they share their successes and barriers to testing the farmworkers they serve. We will also introduce MCN’s new testing guidelines along with an algorithm to assist providers as we continue to navigate this pandemic in the months to come.
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At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to…
- Discuss challenges involved with testing agricultural workers for COVID-19
- Identify the key components that need to be in place to have an effective and efficient testing program for essential agricultural workers.
- Determine local resources and strategies to mitigate the challenges surrounding testing agricultural workers for COVID-19.
Presenters
Jannette
Nuñez
Program Manager for International Projects and Emerging Issues
Migrant Clinicians Network
Jannette Nuñez (she/her) serves as MCN’s Program Manager for International and Emerging Issues, where she works to enhance the health and well-being of migrants and mobile populations through clinical, educational, and advocacy services. Fluent in English and Spanish, her work revolves around implementing evidence-based interventions to uplift vulnerable and underserved communities. With a passion for social justice, Nuñez has devoted her career to promoting community well-being.
Before joining MCN, Nuñez held positions in both governmental and non-profit sectors. She served as the Executive District Aide for the Florida House of Representatives and later as the Mayor and Commission Liaison for the City of North Miami Beach, advocating for constituents and creating community health-based initiatives. Prior to her governmental roles, Nuñez served as an Unaccompanied Children Shelter Advocate at Americans for Immigrant Justice, providing support and advocacy for unaccompanied immigrant children in ORR custody.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Nuñez graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree in international relations. Currently based in Austin, Texas, she is pursuing a master's degree in public health. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her pup Ace and spending time with her family and friends.
Continuing Education Credit (CEU)
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- Complete the Participant Evaluation associated with this webinar
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