Users working as a/an Outreach

Karla Grathler began work as the Migrant Program Coordinator for Shawnee Health Service on September 2009. The Migrant Health Center is based at Murphysboro Health Center. Ms. Grathler is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the farmworker outreach program. She has a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Southern Illinois University, and is proficient in English and Spanish. She is a skilled interpreter and translator.

As the Migrant Outreach Coordinator, Ms. Grathler conducts outreach, health education, and case management services to farmworkers and their families, supervises staff and effectively manages clinic resources, while positively promoting the outreach program through appropriate community outlets. She is also responsible for assessing farmworker needs and evaluating the impact of services.

MCNA Dental’s goal is to identify individuals of migrant farm workers and educate families about medical and dental checkups available to them before their parents travel for work. MCNA Dental’s Member Advocate/Out Reach Specialist teaches families of migrant farm workers about Medicaid services available to them, how to access a doctor and how to improve their health behaviors.

I am not a health care provider, but I work for the MO Primary Care Assn and provide T/TA for Missouri's 27 Federally Qualified Health Centers, including training on outreach, cultural competency and health literacy. We have only one Migrant Health Center, but have many Centers that provide care for migrant workers and their families working in Missouri's cotton fields and orchards. I have a Master of Public Administration degree (emphasis on health care policy)and almost 30 years working in various positions in the health care field. Thank you...

advocate

The ConneX program, an affiliate of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, is for students who are interested in pursing a career in healthcare. ConneX has a school year and summer program that will help enrich students’ knowledge of healthcare. It will provide them with a unique opportunity to explore various health careers, visit colleges/universities, and listen to healthcare professionals.

Human rights advocate for 45 years; strong interest in worker advocacy, immigrant rights that include, but are not limited to, health and safety. Special experience with victims of human trafficking.