MACHW

CHW Week Awards - Nominate a CHW/Program Today!
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-19
🌟 Cast Your Vote for CHW Week Nominations! 🌟

The 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)!

The 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.

MACHW has dedicated four awards to honor CHW efforts:

1.CHW of the Year Award

2.CHW Supervisor of the Year Award

3.CHW Program of the Year Award

4.CHW Champion of the Year Award

The “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.

The “CHW Supervisor of the Year Award” will recognize one outstanding CHW Supervisor for their incredible leadership.

The “CHW Program of the Year Award” will be given to a group of outstanding CHWs.

The “CHW Champion of the Year Award” will recognize one exceptional CHW for their effort and dedication to the advancement of the CHW profession.

Cast your vote here!

Winners will be announced and presented with an award during CHW Week, June 15-19, 2026!

Western MA/Springfield CHW Week Hub Celebration!
2026-06-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, 01103, United States
ITS TIME TO PARTY!
Are 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.
Date: June 17th 12pm-3pm
Location: MassMutual Center
1277 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Register Here!

Suicide Prevention Training Presented by Samaritans
2026-07-14 11:00 - 12:00
July 14th 2026 at 11:00am-12:00pm Via Zoom

This 1 hour training will focus on suicide prevention presented by Samaritans.
“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.”
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Oncology Patient Navigator Training
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00
July 16th 2026 at 11:00am-12:00pm Via Zoom!

Wondering 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.

CEUs available for Certified CHWs!

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Core Competency Mini Session: Cultural Responsiveness & Mediation
2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:30
Tuesday July 21st 11am-12:30pm Via Zoom!
Join MACHW for this training on Cultural Responsiveness and Mediation (CHW Core Competency #4)
CHWs 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.
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Worcester CHW Regional Hub - September Convening
2026-09-04 09:00 - 11:30 | College of Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester, MA, 01610, United States
📣 CALLING ALL WORCESTER CHWs! 📣
Join us for our September Worcester CHW Hub Convening! We will be having a training on Suicide Prevention for CHWs in honor of September as Suicide Prevention Month from Samaritans.
Date – 9/4/26 from 9am-11:30am
Location – Hogan Campus Center at College of the Holy Cross
1 College St. Worcester MA 01610
*We acknowledge that this may be a sensitive or triggering topic for individuals and encourage all to take space and take care of themselves first and foremost.*
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Brockton CHW Hub September Convening!
2026-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton, MA, 02302, United States
Join us for our September convening of our Brockton CHW Hub!
Topic: Federal Changes to MassHealth: What CHWs Need to Know
Date – 9/11/26 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Location – Massasoit Community College, Louison Board Room
1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton, MA 02302
*CEUs Available
This convening will explore federal work requirement changes and how these policies may impact the individuals, families, and communities CHWs serve. CHWs will build awareness of the changes, discuss community impact, and identify ways to support and advocate for those affected.
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Using Data and AI to Strengthen Community Health Work - 3-Part Series
2026-09-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-23 17:00 - 18:00
Sign up for our 3-Part Data Series
Dates: Wed. 9/16, Wed. 9/23, Wed. 9/30
Time: 5PM-6PM Via Zoom (link sent after registration)

This training will equip CHWs with practical ways to use data and AI to improve health outcomes and address disparities!
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Introduction to Clinical Trials for CHWs
2026-09-17 11:00 - 12:00
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.
Date: 9/17/26 from 11am-12pm Via Zoom!
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Western MA September Hub Convening!
2026-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | East Forest Park Library, 144 Surrey Road, Springfield, MA, 01118, United States
Join Our Western MA September Hub Convening:
2 Risks, 1 Conversation: Problem Gambling and Alcohol Use
9/25/26 1pm – 3pm
Springfield Public Library
136 Surrey Rd, Springfield, MA 01118
This convening explores how these concerns overlap and impact individuals, families, and communities, while helping CHWs recognize warning signs, reduce stigma, and connect people to support. CEU’s Provided!
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Using Data and AI to Strengthen Community Health Work
2026-09-30 17:00 - 18:00

ENTREVISTA MOTIVACIONAL PARA CHWs - Entrenamiento de 2 días
2026-10-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-14 11:00 - 12:00
martes 13 de octubre y miércoles 14 de octubre
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. vía Zoom
Fortalece 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.
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Train the Trainer - 2-Day in-person
2026-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Center for Health Impact, 35 Harvard St., Worcester, MA, 01609, United States
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.
Date – 10/20/26 & 10/21/26
Times – 10am-3:00pm each day
Location – Center for Health Impact, 35 Harvard St #300, Worcester, MA 01609
*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.*
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Train the Trainer - 2-Day In-Person
2026-10-21 10:00 - 15:00
