Building Bridges
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
Learn more about bridging gaps
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.
