National Association of Social Workers

Did you know about 80% of people deal with low back pain at some point? It’s also the number one cause of disability in the world. This Thanksgiving let’s show our gratitude by connecting with our loved ones to talk about how to prevent low back pain or better understand the treatment options that can make a difference. Here’s some information from the Pain Collaborative to Advance Equitable Value-Based Solutions about lower back pain. #NASW #SolvePainTogether #PainCollaborative #ChronicPain, #PainAwareness #TalkTurkeyAboutLowBackPain #LowBackPainRealities

Registration is open for the December 11th Social Work Licensing Prep course. This one day workshop walks participants through the necessary steps to pass the exam, reduce test anxiety and is appropriate for all exam levels - BSW/LBSW, MSW/LSW or LCSW. Cost: $150 member/$230 non-member and includes 6.5 CEHs. If you are an NASW member not affiliated with the Indiana Chapter email us at [email protected] to register at the member price. Register & more info www.naswin.org #NASWIN

#ICYMI #NASW publication to help your clients with #Medicare annual enrollment. https://lnkd.in/eHaDewkC @Medicare.gov @CMAorg @medicarerights @JusticeinAging @NCOAging #MedicareOE #Aging #Disabilities #HealthCare #OlderAdults #SocialWorkers #pleaseshare

As we continue to honor Native American Heritage Month, NASW's International Committee is proud to share a special message from Dr. Jody Thomas, DSW, LCSW, BSW Program Director at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke's Department of Social Work. Join us in celebrating and recognizing the important contributions and rich history of Native American communities. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NASW #SocialWork #NativeAmericanVoices

Join NASW-WA for a virtual CE event on "Understanding and Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ in Youth Foster Care Webinar." Register here: https://buff.ly/494hkMj #NASW #PleaseShare

Open Enrollment for #Obamacare is underway! The Enrollment Period on HealthCare.gov runs from November 1 to January 15. Consumers who enroll by December 15 can get full year coverage that starts January 1. #NASW #PleaseShare

#NASW publication to help your clients with #Medicare annual enrollment. https://lnkd.in/eHaDewkC @Medicare.gov @CMAorg @medicarerights @JusticeinAging @NCOAging #MedicareOE #Aging #Disabilities #HealthCare #OlderAdults #SocialWorkers #pleaseshare

NASW Supports Gun Violence Prevention in Schools Given the concerns around school gun violence, school social workers are an integral part to ensuring safety in the education system. School social workers are tasked with completing assessments, addressing mental health challenges, providing interventions, completing referrals, and engaging families. Learn more in our blog: https://buff.ly/4epSSpS

Join NASW-WA for a virtual CE event on "Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management Webinar." Register here: https://buff.ly/3Z367Y4.

#NASW Coalition Alert: The Health Professionals for Climate Coalition is urging all health professionals to tell OSHA that workers cannot afford to wait any longer for federal protections against prolonged exposure to deadly extreme heat. To help ensure that all workers are protected from the ever-rising threat of extreme heat, send in your comments to OSHA by December 30: https://buff.ly/3V52uiR