Meet Our Team
Spanish speaking community workgroup
The Spanish speaking community is diverse, with varied needs and experiences, particularly regarding dementia and cancer care. The ImPaCT-Cancer and ImPaCT-Dementia studies focus on improving healthcare for Latino/a/e/x individuals and their families, addressing language and cultural barriers.
How We Help:
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Develop materials such as interview guides, study flyers, and translating study materials for Spanish-speaking individuals.
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Focus on improving healthcare access and providing culturally sensitive dementia and cancer care resources.
Get Involved:
If you’re fluent in Spanish and have experience with dementia and/or cancer, we invite you to join our workgroup! Your participation helps us ensure that the voices of Latino/a/e/x communities are heard.
Contact Us:
For more information or to join, reach out to Fatima Ahmed at [email protected] or call 206-825-0785.
Compensation: $50/hour for 4-8 hours per month.
Chinese Community Workgroup
The ImPaCT-Dementia study focuses on improving care for Chinese-speaking older adults with memory problems. This workgroup addresses the unique needs of Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking populations, ensuring culturally relevant dementia care.
How We Help:
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Offer educational programs and support for Chinese families affected by dementia.
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Create resources in Mandarin and Cantonese, facilitating better healthcare access for this community.
Get Involved:
Chinese-speaking individuals or caregivers are invited to join our community workgroup to share their experiences and help improve dementia care in the community.
Contact Us:
For more details, please contact [email protected] or call 206-825-0785.
Compensation: $50 for completing interviews.
Vietnamese Community Workgroup
The Vietnamese community often faces barriers to healthcare, especially related to cancer care and dementia. Through the ImPaCT-Cancer and ImPaCT-Dementia studies, we work with the Vietnamese community to improve care and healthcare delivery.
How We Help:
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Engage with community members to understand the challenges faced by Vietnamese-speaking families dealing with dementia and cancer.
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Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate materials to help families navigate healthcare services.
Get Involved:
If you are fluent in Vietnamese and have experience in cancer care or dementia, we encourage you to join our research workgroup and help us enhance healthcare access for Vietnamese-speaking families.
Contact Us:
Interested in joining? Please reach out to [email protected] or call 206-825-0785.
Compensation: $50/hour for 4-8 hours per month.
Somali Community Workgroup
The Somali community faces significant barriers to healthcare, especially in the realms of mental health, cancer, and palliative care. This workgroup aims to increase cultural competence in providing healthcare services, particularly for individuals with advanced cancer or dementia.
How We Help:
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Collaborate with Somali community leaders to identify the healthcare needs of Somali-speaking families.
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Provide educational resources and support groups to improve care and reduce health disparities in cancer and dementia treatment.
Get Involved:
We invite Somali community members, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to join our workgroup. Your involvement will help improve services and care for Somali-speaking individuals.
Contact Us:
For further information, please contact [email protected] or call 206-825-0785
Our Approach to Community Engagement
At ImPaCT, we prioritize community-driven research and interventions that align with the values and needs of the communities we serve. Our Community Workgroups are essential for understanding the lived experiences of individuals in these communities, ensuring our research is impactful and actionable. Through these collaborations, we aim to improve healthcare access, develop culturally relevant care resources, and empower individuals to advocate for their needs.
We encourage you to download and share flyers for each community workgroup and research study:
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Latino/a/e/x/Hispanic Community Workgroup:
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Chinese Community Workgroup: Download Flyer – Mandarin/Cantonese
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Vietnamese Community Workgroup: Download Flyer – Vietnamese