health literacy and sub -populations:
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Health Literacy and Sub -Populations:. New Immigrant and Refugee ESL Learners. Tri-Cities Literacy Committee. Mission: The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee engages partners in a collaborative process to explore and enhance literacy services in our community. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Health Literacy and Sub-Populations:
New Immigrant and Refugee ESL Learners
Literacy is the ability to read, understand and express oneself verbally and in writing in order to achieve one’s goals and fully participate in community and its development.
Mission:The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee engages
partners in a collaborative process to explore and enhance literacy services in
our community.
Tri-Cities Literacy Committee
The Tri-Cities Community
Tri-Cities Population : approaching 200,000 Immigrants : 68,000 (34%)
2001 – 29%BC – 27%
Around 12,500 immigrants arrived 2001 – 2006
(2006 Census)
Community Profile
Tri-Cities ESL Working Groupmade up of partners interested or
engaged in ESL literacy in the Tri-Cities
School District #43, Continuing Education Immigrant Services Society of BC S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Public Libraries SHARE Family & Community Services Soroptimist International Community Members
ELSAEnglish Language Services for Adults. provides basic and intermediate level
English training for adult newcomers to Canada.
is government-funded and is free to students.
is not available for Canadian citizens in the lower mainland.
English Practice Groups
free drop-in programs led by volunteer facilitators
offered at seventeen sites throughout the Tri-Cities
Health Literacy KitsHoused with three community ELSA
providers: Continuing Education, School District #43 Immigrant Services Society of BC S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Fourth kit at SHARE Family & Community Services (English Practice Groups)
Available to borrow for adult literacy tutors, community groups, etc.
Health Literacy Kits
At the doctor’s office
Health Literacy KitsAt home
ContentsHot water bottleFace maskEye wash kitThermometerInfant nasal aspiratorTensor ankle supportStethoscopeBlood Pressure UnitHammerFirst Aid Kit, including: antiseptic wipes alcohol cleansing wipes insect sting relief swabs first aid ointment bandages
elastic wrap bandage gauze dressings first aid tape ice pack scissors tweezers butterfly wound closures oval eye pad gloves first aid manual Q-tips tongue depressors/finger
splints emergency blanket
Literacy/Level One
Literacy/Level One
Literacy/Level One
Level Two/Three
Level Two/Three
Contact Information
Julie Rioux MaierTri-Cities Literacy Outreach Coordinator
[email protected] 817-6462