Category: Health

New Skills for Healthcare Professionals at Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Mediation Trainings
09/07/202409/07/2024
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New Skills for Healthcare Professionals at Cultural Sensitivity and Cultural Mediation Trainings

Cultural sensitivity and mediation training is a supplementary training for professionals working in the social and healthcare field and organizations. The training aims to enhance participants’ skills in cultural sensitivity and to develop their ability to recognize the significance of their own assumptions, values, and attitudes in multicultural patient/client care. Participants will also improve their...

17/05/202422/05/2024
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Culturally Sensitive Health Guidance and Counselling

Chronic diseases are on the rise, and unfortunately, some may remain asymptomatic for up to ten years, causing significant damage to the body over time. Similarly, the change in environment, and other socio-economic and socio-cultural factors has resulted in many health-related problems and challenges among immigrants in Finland.  Regular screenings can catch issues early, allowing...

12/04/202426/04/2024
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New at HEED Finland: More Activities and Fresh Faces

HEED Finland is moving forward in leaps and bounds! A new three-year project promoting the health and well-being of immigrants, a new office space, and new faces at the office! Health is Wealth Health is Wealth is a new three-year project funded by the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations, STEA. The project...