Local Community Health Worker Heading to NYFW

  • August 29, 2024
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RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way dives deep into the Pasifika community in the Beehive State. We have community host Kamaile Tripp Harris and Oreta Tupola of The Island Wave Podcast highlighting National Community Health Worker Awareness Week in talkstory with Dr. Rawad Farhat and local community health care workers, Princess Bombyck and Maria Jose Velasco.

Malo 'Aupito for tuning into tonight's RadioACTive, the Talanoa Way, with Community Hosts Kamaile Tripp-Harris and Oreta Tupola of The Island Wave Podcast. Check out the following people, organizations and/or events and get plugged into your community!

Record Day Sale happening today and we're Crate Diggin' with Kamaile and Oreta:

  • Emma Kahelelani Bishop - Kawika
  • Bette Midler - Do you want to dance?
National CHW Week - For more information about local Utah Community Health Workers, follow the Utah Community Health Workers Association and check out the National Association of Community Health Workers
Tonight's Guest: 

Maria Jose Velasco, Community Helath Worker (CHW) Core Skills Instructor with Utah State University shares about her CHW classes in Moab, Utah 

Dr. Rawad Farhat, "Dr. Farhat is passionate about improving health outcomes for underserved and rural populations. Dr. Farhat focuses on the socioeconomic determinants of health. She involves community health workers in community clinics to ensure patients' opinions are heard and addressed. Her mission is to increase access to healthcare, advocate for policy changes that address health inequities, and work towards a more equitable healthcare system for all."

Juah Apparel founder and local community health care worker, Princess Bombyck is headed to New York City Fashion Week! "Juah is hitting the runway at one of the world’s biggest fashion weeks next month. Catch them at New York Fashion Week from September 6-8th, 2024. At Juah Apparel, we honor the legacy of warrior women from every corner of the world, embodying the essence of resilience and strength in diversity."

Rallies & Resources in the Pasifika Community:

  • Aug. 31: Polynesian Days Utah Festival @ Electric Park, Lehi

  • Sept 7: KRCL’s Day in the Park at International Peace Gardens 1:00pm - 7:00p

  • Through the month of September: Herbs & Spices Food Drive for the Catholic Community Services - St Vincent De Paul Dining Hall. Drop off locations: KRCL Radio Station on 509 W 300 N between 10 am and 4 pm or Office of Academic Culture and Community Student Lounge on 27 Mario Capecchi Dr during school hours

  • Sept. 6 at 6:00pm Ballet Folklorico Eck - La Historia Continua, A youth folk dance school is hosting their annual celebration and sharing of skills they learned in class.

    Arcoiris Reception Center 240 N Redwood Rd, North Salt Lake City, UT 84054

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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