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Building Bridges
to Better Health

Nea Onnim Collaborative | Ghanaian Flag and American Flag | Provide healthcare providers with resources and training to understand and appreciate cultural differences

The Nea Onnim Collaboration, funded by the Remillard Family Community Service Fund, supports Worcester’s Ghanaian immigrant community by addressing health disparities, improving provider cultural competency, and enhancing health literacy.

This website aims to build trust, empower individuals, and foster lasting positive health outcomes.

Our Mission

Bridging Cultural Gaps
in Healthcare

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Providing healthcare providers with resources and training to understand and appreciate cultural differences will ensure more empathetic and effective care, bridging the gap between healthcare providers and immigrants, and ensuring culturally sensitive and accessible support.

Overcoming Language
Barriers

Discover how to overcome barriers

Offer translation and interpretation of health information to bridge language barriers ensuring immigrants can communicate their health needs clearly, empowering immigrants to make informed decisions.

Expanding Access
to Healthcare

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Facilitating access to healthcare services, professionals, support groups, and educational materials tailored to the unique health challenges faced by Ghanaian immigrants.

Raising Community
Awareness

See how we raise awareness

Collaborating with local community organizations, religious institutions, and schools to organize health fairs, workshops and informational sessions within the Ghanaian immigrant community to raise awareness about available health resources and overall well-being.

Our Vision

Raise awareness and educate the community on best health practices through interdisciplinary approaches.

Offer a website with resources focused on health and social issues to enhance community well-being.

Simplify healthcare research findings in the Twi dialect, improving understanding of complex health issues and promoting positive health-seeking behaviors.

Provide resources to help non-Ghanaian healthcare providers understand Ghanaian cultural beliefs and practices related to health.

Resources

Podcast