Nasswork UI Chapter

Hello there,
Here's the details of how NASSWORK HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH 2023 went which was held on the 31st of March in celebration of social work month.

We had 3 teams ( Team Ayangunna, Team Olaniyan and Team Adebusoye) who were placed to visit different centers.

Join us for the NASSWORK International Social Work Month Zoom Conference as we celebrate this year's theme "Respecting Diversity Through Joint Action." Let's come together to honor the unique qualities that make us who we are and work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and collaborate with fellow social work professionals from around the globe. Register now and let's take joint action towards respecting diversity!

Time: Mar 28, 2023 08:45 AM West Central Africa

Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2576462303?pwd=RmkwSXA1WGl0R2lQTWNJcnlJNWRGUT09

Meeting ID: 257 646 2303
Passcode: 2GN5Yj

Healthcare social work is a specialty within the social work field. Healthcare social workers help patients navigate the world of healthcare by helping them access services and education related to health issues.

They can help individuals do everything from find medical care to help pay for medical care to recover from an illness or injury. This might include offering advice, acting as a patient advocate, or referring a patient to specific facilities or programs.

Healthcare social workers act as client advocates, educators, advisors, coordinators of care, and strive to preserve the healthcare and dignity of the population they serve.

Healthcare social workers typically work closely with a number of different individuals, including doctors, nurses, patients, and patients’ families. They need to have or develop certain skills, such as listening, patience, critical thinking, complex problem solving, and organization. The focus of the job is to help people who do not know where to find help.

Although most social workers work in an office, they may spend a lot of time away from the office visiting clients. They can be employed in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living, mental health, and other health care settings.