Check out the interview from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics with community health worker Mikayla Trujillo. Here, she discusses her focus on working with youth in communities and out of incarceration. Learn about her courage to speak of her unique experiences serving time in the penitentiary system. Read the full interview here: https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2022/interview/community-health-worker.htm
CHEC Networking Forum
CHEC hosts a regular gathering of CHWs to share outreach strategies, network with other CHWs, and learn about services and resources for your clients. CHEC aims to be a place where you can be reenergized and get mutual support to continue the important and demanding work of reaching out to people in our communities while …
Celebrating National Public Health Week 2022
Impactful blog post from our very own, Ruhi Nath, MPH, Manager of Equity and Impact, Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW) Community Health Workers: The Health Equity Workforce
Positioning Community Health & Social Workers to Address Older Adults’ Social Needs
From “The Better Care Playbook” Date/Time of Webinar: Monday, April 5, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET Register here: https://chcs.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ldwjgW6_QSOjUJjs3hwGNg Team-based care models that maximize the roles of social workers and community health workers (CHWs) can improve outcomes for older adults with complex health and social needs. As health systems and health plans explore incorporating these …
Advocacy for Future Covid Funding – ACT NOW!
The National Association of Community Health Workers has witnessed the compassion, commitment, and character of CHWs and CBOS who have been on the frontlines of Covid-19 response in some of the hardest hit communities over the past two years. Masks, tests, vaccines, and access to monoclonal antibodies have been critical for us to prevent the …
Alzheimer’s Assoc 30-min Education Programs in Spanish and English
Currently, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and over 11 million provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Unfortunately the prevalence is higher in the Black/African American and Hispanic communities, and the Alzheimer’s Association is working to address these gaps and raise awareness by providing education and support …
Advancing Health Equity among the Hispanic Population offered by HRSA
Learning series, in Spanish, on best practices and opportunities for action HRSA’s Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (HRSA IEA) appreciates your interest in our learning series Advancing Health Equity among the Hispanic Population. We hope you found the 2nd session in the series on Mental Health in the Hispanic/Latino Community and the Antidote for Compassion Fatigue …
Asthma Home Visiting Training Series for CHWs
The Asthma Prevention and Control Program at DPH in partnership with BPHC’s Community Health Education Center will host our next cohort: Asthma Home Visiting training Series for CHWs and CHW supervisors. Registration is OPEN for Winter/Spring Asthma Sessions! Online (Zoom); space is limited – reserve your spot early! 4-Day Asthma Home Visit Training for CHWs in MA …
CANCELLED: COEC Training – Feb 15 -March 31
Sadly, due to this Omicron wave, we have to cancel our COEC Training scheduled for 2/15 – 3/31, however, we see your commitment to health equity, community outreach, and health education during this tough time. Our Community Health Education Center (CHEC) focuses on “meeting people where they are…,” and we know many folks are looking …
American Sign Language Training Opportunity!
Oklahoma School for the Deaf if offering FREE 8-week American Sign Language (ASL) classes (ASL I & II) from Feb 14th through April 4th, 2022. Classes are pre-recorded and will upload every Monday by 6:00 p.m. CST. For more information click here: https://www.osd.k12.ok.us/483600_3 To register click on the following link: https://forms.gle/5uhFaAhbmovNQAUDA Classes are free for …