What's New at COHS

June marked a significant milestone in community peer education. Through the leadership of Lead Trainer, Rose Brayboy and the efforts of all of our active peer trainers we surpassed our goal of training 200 community leaders in workshops/presentations.

The BID Initiative also excitedly welcomed a new cohort of peer-trainers in April 2008. Thirteen community leaders representing a wide range of ages and ethnicities completed a three-day training of trainers on April 12, 13, and 19th. This group has been actively working to increase community awareness around clinical trials through the workshop/presentation model and the use of local media. They have expanded the reach and impact of the Breaking It Down Initiative. Carolyn Barnes, for instance, hosted a feature on cancer clinical trials on the public access channel, Boston Neighborhood Network’ program Seniors Count. Peer trainer, Mara Contreras, led the first Spanish workshops for our initiative, conducted at the La Alianza Hispana’s Annual Latino Health Festival.

For more information about any of the above information or to learn more about the BID Initiative feel free to contact us at 617-384-8523.