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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
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SUMMARY:Brockton CHW Week Hub Celebration!!
DESCRIPTION:ITS TIME TO PARTY! \nAre you a Brockton CHW? Join us during Massachusetts CHW Week for our Brockton CHW Hub Celebration! We will have food\, DJ\, photo ops\, and most importantly\, connecting with other fellow CHWs and celebrating all the AMAZING work CHWs do to advance health equity. \nDate: June 12th 12pm-3pm \nLocation: Luanda Restaurant \n453 Centre St\, Brockton\, MA 02302 \nRegister Here!
URL:https://machw.org/event/brockton-chw-week-hub-celebration/
LOCATION:Luanda Restaurant\, 453 Centre St\, Brockton\, Massachusetts\, 02302
ORGANIZER;CN="Shanina Rosado":MAILTO:srosado@machw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T160000
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CREATED:20260519T163938Z
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SUMMARY:SUN Greater New Bedford CHW Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our SUN Greater New Bedford CHW Week Celebration! \n6/12/26 – 1:00PM – 4:00PM \nTabor Community Center\, Rodney French Blvd east side – \nRegister Here
URL:https://machw.org/event/sun-greater-new-bedford-chw-week-celebration/
LOCATION:Tabor Community Center\, Rodney French Blvd\, East Side
ORGANIZER;CN="Luz Ortega":MAILTO:luz.ortega@newbedford-ma.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
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SUMMARY:CHW Week Awards - Nominate a CHW/Program Today!
DESCRIPTION:🌟 Cast Your Vote for CHW Week Nominations! 🌟\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW) wants to recognize and honor the outstanding service\, dedication\, and excellence of individuals and groups of individuals who serve their communities as Community Health Workers (CHWs)!\n\n\n \n\n\nThe APHA defines CHWs as “a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.” CHWs may use other titles (e.g. patient navigator\, outreach worker\, etc.)\, and we encourage you to nominate anyone who fits the above description. \n\n\n \n\n\nMACHW has dedicated four awards to honor CHW efforts: \n\n\n \n\n\n1.CHW of the Year Award \n\n\n \n\n\n2.CHW Supervisor of the Year Award \n\n\n \n\n\n3.CHW Program of the Year Award \n\n\n \n\n\n4.CHW Champion of the Year Award \n\n\n \n\n\nThe “CHW of the Year Award” will recognize one outstanding CHW for their overall service and excellence\, and their courage in going above and beyond expectations. \n\n\n \n\n\nThe “CHW Supervisor of the Year Award” will recognize one outstanding CHW Supervisor for their incredible leadership. \n\n\n \n\n\nThe “CHW Program of the Year Award” will be given to a group of outstanding CHWs. \n\n\n \n\n\nThe “CHW Champion of the Year Award” will recognize one exceptional CHW for their effort and dedication to the advancement of the CHW profession.\n\n\n \n\n\nCast your vote here!\n\n\n \n\n\nWinners will be announced and presented with an award during CHW Week\, June 15-19\, 2026!
URL:https://machw.org/event/chw-week-awards-nominate-a-chw-program-today/
ORGANIZER;CN="Shanina Rosado":MAILTO:srosado@machw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T132622Z
CREATED:20260428T140201Z
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SUMMARY:Western MA/Springfield CHW Week Hub Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:ITS TIME TO PARTY! \nAre you a Western MA/Springfield CHW? Join us during Massachusetts CHW Week for our Western MA/Springfield CHW Hub Celebration! We will have food\, DJ\, photo ops\, and most importantly\, connecting with other fellow CHWs and celebrating all the AMAZING work CHWs do to advance health equity. \nDate:  June 17th 12pm-3pm \nLocation: MassMutual Center \n1277 Main St. \nSpringfield\, MA 01103 \nRegister Here!
URL:https://machw.org/event/western-ma-springfield-chw-week-hub-celebration/
LOCATION:MassMutual Center\, 1277 Main Street\, Springfield\, 01103\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Shanina Rosado":MAILTO:srosado@machw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260623T160758Z
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Training Presented by Samaritans
DESCRIPTION:July 14th 2026 at 11:00am-12:00pm Via Zoom\n\nThis 1 hour training will focus on suicide prevention presented by Samaritans.\n“Building expertise to prevent suicide is critical to our mission. We’re here to teach communities how to recognize warning signs of suicide and provide support. Our suicide prevention workshops are delivered to middle and high schools\, colleges and universities\, workplaces\, elder care facilities\, and community organizations.”\nRegister Here!
URL:https://machw.org/event/suicide-prevention-training-presented-by-samaritans/
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Rich":MAILTO:trich@machw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T155934Z
CREATED:20260610T151301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T155934Z
UID:4058-1784199600-1784203200@machw.org
SUMMARY:Oncology Patient Navigator Training
DESCRIPTION:July 16th 2026 at 11:00am-12:00pm Via Zoom!\n\n\n \n\n\nWondering what an oncology patient navigator’s job is? This is the training for you! American Cancer Society is here to teach us all about the CHW scope of work when it comes to patient navigation for those diagnosed with cancer. We will also hear about resources\, risk factors\, and other important topics to support community members through this difficult diagnosis.\n\n\nCEUs available for Certified CHWs!\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://machw.org/event/oncology-patient-navigator-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T123000
DTSTAMP:20260720T200701Z
CREATED:20260701T162258Z
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UID:4086-1784631600-1784637000@machw.org
SUMMARY:Core Competency Mini Session: Cultural Responsiveness & Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday July 21st 11am-12:30pm Via Zoom! \nJoin MACHW for this training on Cultural Responsiveness and Mediation (CHW Core Competency #4) \nCHWs act as cultural mediators. CHWs educate and support providers in working with clients from diverse cultures\, and help clients and community members interact effectively with professionals working in different organizations to promote health\, improve services\, and reduce disparities. Culture is defined here as beliefs\, values\, customs\, and social behavior shared by a group of people with common identity. Identity may be based on race\, ethnicity\, language\, religion\, sex\, gender identity\, sexual orientation\, disability\, health condition\, education\, income\, place\, profession\, history\, or other factors. Culture also includes organizational cultures\, which are reflected in how organizations deliver services. CHWs encourage and help enable clients to participate in decisions that affect their lives\, families\, and communities. \nRegister Here
URL:https://machw.org/event/core-competency-mini-session-cultural-responsiveness-mediation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Rich":MAILTO:trich@machw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260714T131916Z
CREATED:20260714T131916Z
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UID:4094-1789578000-1789581600@machw.org
SUMMARY:Using Data and AI to Strengthen Community Health Work - 3-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for our 3-Part Data Series\nDates: Wed. 9/16\, Wed. 9/23\, Wed. 9/30 \nTime: 5PM-6PM Via Zoom (link sent after registration)\n \nThis training will equip CHWs with practical ways to use data and AI to improve health outcomes and address disparities!\nRegister Here
URL:https://machw.org/event/using-data-and-ai-to-strengthen-community-health-work-3-part-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T182135Z
CREATED:20260714T133510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T182135Z
UID:4101-1789642800-1789646400@machw.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Clinical Trials for CHWs
DESCRIPTION:This interactive 1-hour training will equip CHWs to understand the option of clinical trials for their community members\, how to build trust in the process\, and how to help their clients/patients advocate for alternative options when it comes to chronic disease. \nDate: 9/17/26 from 11am-12pm Via Zoom! \nRegister Here! \n \n 
URL:https://machw.org/event/introduction-to-clinical-trials-for-chws/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260714T132004Z
CREATED:20260714T132004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T132004Z
UID:4097-1790182800-1790186400@machw.org
SUMMARY:Using Data and AI to Strengthen Community Health Work - 3-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for our 3-Part Data Series\nDates: Wed. 9/16\, Wed. 9/23\, Wed. 9/30 \nTime: 5PM-6PM Via Zoom (link sent after registration)\n \nThis training will equip CHWs with practical ways to use data and AI to improve health outcomes and address disparities!\nRegister Here
URL:https://machw.org/event/using-data-and-ai-to-strengthen-community-health-work-3-part-series-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260714T132033Z
CREATED:20260714T132033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T132033Z
UID:4099-1790787600-1790791200@machw.org
SUMMARY:Using Data and AI to Strengthen Community Health Work
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for our 3-Part Data Series\nDates: Wed. 9/16\, Wed. 9/23\, Wed. 9/30 \nTime: 5PM-6PM Via Zoom (link sent after registration)\n \nThis training will equip CHWs with practical ways to use data and AI to improve health outcomes and address disparities!\nRegister Here
URL:https://machw.org/event/using-data-and-ai-to-strengthen-community-health-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T201045Z
CREATED:20260728T200433Z
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UID:4115-1791889200-1791892800@machw.org
SUMMARY:ENTREVISTA MOTIVACIONAL PARA CHWs - Entrenamiento de 2 días
DESCRIPTION:martes 13 de octubre y miércoles 14 de octubre \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. vía Zoom \nFortalece tus habilidades de comunicación y aumenta tu impacto en la comunidad. Este entrenamiento interactivo de dos días brindará a los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud herramientas prácticas de Entrevista Motivacional (EM) para apoyar el cambio de comportamiento\, explorar la ambivalencia y fortalecer relaciones centradas en la persona y basadas en la confianza. \nRegístrate Aqui
URL:https://machw.org/event/entrevista-motivacional-para-chws-entrenamiento-de-2-dias/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T200811Z
CREATED:20260728T200549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T200811Z
UID:4118-1791975600-1791979200@machw.org
SUMMARY:ENTREVISTA MOTIVACIONAL PARA CHWs - Entrenamiento de 2 días
DESCRIPTION:martes 13 de octubre y miércoles 14 de octubre \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. vía Zoom \nFortalece tus habilidades de comunicación y aumenta tu impacto en la comunidad. Este entrenamiento interactivo de dos días brindará a los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud herramientas prácticas de Entrevista Motivacional (EM) para apoyar el cambio de comportamiento\, explorar la ambivalencia y fortalecer relaciones centradas en la persona y basadas en la confianza. \nRegístrate Aqui
URL:https://machw.org/event/entrevista-motivacional-para-chws-entrenamiento-de-2-dias-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T111602Z
CREATED:20260803T111602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T111602Z
UID:4124-1792490400-1792508400@machw.org
SUMMARY:Train the Trainer - 2-Day in-person
DESCRIPTION:MACHW is seeking Community Health Workers who are interested in strengthening their facilitation and training skills through a two-day Train-the-Trainer program! Participants will learn practical strategies for engaging adult learners\, leading group discussions\, managing group dynamics\, and confidently facilitating CHW-focused trainings. \nDate – 10/20/26 & 10/21/26\nTimes – 10am-3:00pm each day\nLocation – Center for Health Impact\, 35 Harvard St #300\, Worcester\, MA 01609 \n*Selected participants must be available to attend both training days and commit to applying their skills by supporting the delivery of a five-hour CHW Core Competency training in January 2027. Please complete the questions below to share your interest\, experience\, and availability.* \nRegister Here
URL:https://machw.org/event/train-the-trainer-2-day-in-person/
LOCATION:Center for Health Impact\, 35 Harvard St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Rich":MAILTO:trich@machw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T111653Z
CREATED:20260803T111653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T111653Z
UID:4128-1792576800-1792594800@machw.org
SUMMARY:Train the Trainer - 2-Day In-Person
DESCRIPTION:MACHW is seeking Community Health Workers who are interested in strengthening their facilitation and training skills through a two-day Train-the-Trainer program! Participants will learn practical strategies for engaging adult learners\, leading group discussions\, managing group dynamics\, and confidently facilitating CHW-focused trainings. \nDate – 10/20/26 & 10/21/26\nTimes – 10am-3:00pm each day\nLocation – Center for Health Impact\, 35 Harvard St #300\, Worcester\, MA 01609 \n*Selected participants must be available to attend both training days and commit to applying their skills by supporting the delivery of a five-hour CHW Core Competency training in January 2027. Please complete the questions below to share your interest\, experience\, and availability.* \nRegister Here
URL:https://machw.org/event/train-the-trainer-2-day-in-person-2/
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