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• Those interested in attending, volunteering or contributing, please register no later than March 14^th, 2017 by contacting Ms. Elizabeth Arredondo, WAHEC Director, at earredondo@rcbh.edu

Yuma, Arizona.- The challenges of social work will be discussed by experts in the area at the 5^th Annual Yuma Social Work Month Celebration to be held on Thursday, March 30^th, 2017, from 9:00 AM to12:00 PM.

The event is organized by event creator Maggie Swift Cady, MSW, LCSW, Board Member of Arizona Chapter for the National Association of Social Workers, and presented by the Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. and the Western Area of Health Education Center (WAHEC).

This year’s theme is “Social Workers Stand Up”, said Ms. Cady, who added that the event is important for professional social workers and students. “The intent has been to enhance our professional identity, support social work students, create and atmosphere for networking, and bring relevant training local providers.”

Keynote speaker will be Committee member Dr. Jeremy Goldbach, who will discuss the process and status of the Grand Challenges for Social Work initiative.

The 5^th Annual Yuma Social Work Month Celebration will be held at the Yuma County Main Library, located at 2951 South 21^st Drive, in Yuma, AZ.

Those interested in attending, volunteering or contributing, please register no later than March 14^th, 2017 by contacting Ms. Elizabeth Arredondo, WAHEC Director, at earredondo@rcbh.edu.

The Arizona Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is the largest professional association of social workers in Arizona with members from all over the state. The Chapter is dedicated to promoting the quality and effectiveness of social work practice in a state rich with diversity. To learn more about the NASWAZ please visit www.naswaz.com.

For more information about the RCBH please contact Mrs. Mariajose Almazan, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO, at (928) 276-3414 or by e-mail at mrincon@rcfbh.org.

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