The Healthy Community Partnership at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center invites you to apply to the Fall 2021 Lay Health Educator Program. This is a free, 10-week, 15-hour course for volunteers from religious communities who are interested in addressing many of today’s greatest health challenges. Participants receive instruction, resources and ongoing support to develop proactive and compassionate programs for their congregations and communities. Some of the topics discussed include advance directives, depression, dementia, and hypertension.
No prior training or experience in health care is required. The 10-week program is offered by Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, with instruction provided by physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers and chaplains.
Classes begin September 9 and will be held every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm through November 11. The sessions will be held over Zoom.
Participants who meet the following requirements will also receive a $150 stipend, paid directly to the faith institution, to cover costs to organize this event (e.g., copies, refreshments, giveaways, etc.):
Attend at least 8 out of the 10 weekly sessions
Organize at least one event in your faith community within 6 months of completing the program
For more information or to apply, visit www.hopkinsmedicine.org/jhbmc/lhe A copy of the application is also attached as a PDF. Please note that a letter of endorsement from your faith leader should be included with your application. This letter should state that your faith leader is supportive of you attending the 10-week training program, and will allow you to share information that you’ve learned from the program with the congregation by organizing a meaningful event (e.g., health forum, health fair, etc.) The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 2.
Please contact Kimberly Monson with any questions at kmonson1@jhmi.edu or 410-550-1118.
PLEASE NOTE: There is an error on the flyer. The updated application due date is SEPTEMBER 2.