The theme for Black History Month 2022 is “Health and Wellness.” On this episode, hosts Jennifer Malave and Babette Faehmel, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, are joined by Lakeia Bowman, Associate Director of Workforce Wellness, SEAT Center; Carol Maimone, Medical Coding and Billing Instructor, SUNY Schenectady ; Marcus Henderson, graduate of the SUNY Schenectady Community Health Worker Program; and Marla Corpus, Student in the Belanger School of Nursing at Ellis Hospital. Together, they discuss the important role of diversity and equity in STEM education and preparation of the health care workforce.
To connect with Marcus Henderson and/or CEK RN Consulting, call 518-334-2254 or by email at info@cekrnconsultinginc.org.
For information about the Community Health Worker Certificate Program at SUNY Schenectady, contact the program coordinator Michelle Kraines, Workforce Development and Community Education, at healthcare@sunysccc.edu and visit the website.
For information about SUNY Schenectady’s partnership with the Belanger School of Nursing at Ellis and the Nursing A.S. please visit our website or contact Sharon Smalls, Division Secretary, Math, Science, Technology and Health, at smallsk@sunysccc.edu or by calling 518-381-1267.
The views voiced on this episode reflect the lived experiences and uncensored opinions of the guests; they do not necessarily capture the full diversity of attitudes within a larger community, nor do they express an official view of SUNY Schenectady.