The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) has launched the NACHW CHW Document Resource Center – a one stop, searchable online database of over 800 curated documents related to state policy advancements and workforce development practices for community health workers (CHWs). The CHW Document Resource Center was developed in collaboration with National Association of …
Evidence for Increasing Community Health Worker Wages
For a printer-friendly version of the brief, click here. The Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW) commissioned the University of Massachusetts’ Center for Social Policy to prepare a report* on community health workers’ (CHWs) skills and wages. It found that CHWs in Massachusetts receive considerably lower pay than those in occupations requiring a similar …
CHW Certification: Tips and Answers for Getting Certified (Webinar)
Join us for an interactive conversation discussing the specific barriers CHWs face to getting certified, and be a part of the solutions we can create together. See the webinar page for more information and to take a short survey ahead of the webinar! CHW Certification: Tips and Answers for Getting Certified Thursday, June 18, …
CHW Certification Survey and Webinar
Join us on June 18, 2020 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST for our webinar, CHW Certification: Tips and Answers for Getting Certified. Learn more here: https://machw.org/webinar_june2020/ Please take our short, 5-10 minute, survey about CHW certification. Your answers will help us make sure our webinar address issues that are important to you!
Know an outstanding CHW? Nominate them for an award from MACHW!
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 definition of a CHW is: “A frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an …
Free Online Trainings for CHWs in Massachusetts!
Do you want to grow your skill set in working with chronic conditions? Looking for more resources to expand your toolbox? The Massachusetts Department of Public Health offers FREE online trainings designed for Community Health Workers. Learn more
Job Opening: Director, Office of Community Health Workers
Looking for CHW leaders! This is a great opportunity to advance the workforce in Massachusetts. Be part of a dynamic and high-functioning team advancing equity across the Commonwealth! The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated professional to provide strategic vision and leadership as the Director of the Office …
Annual Community Health Worker Conference
Join us at the 10th Annual Community Health Worker Conference View event website Register for this event SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, April 16, 2019 Four Points Sheraton, Norwood MA Community health workers (CHWs), who work under many different job titles, are a vital part of today’s healthcare and public health systems. This conference will explore why a racial …
Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers 2019 Awards Recipients
For immediate release: 5/10/2019 Contact: Lissette Blondet (917) 602-1960 lblondet@machw.org MACHW.org The Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW) Awards 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 American Public Health Association’s definition of a CHW is: “A …
2019 MACHW Awards 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). In 2019, three awards will be given. The “Outstanding CHW of the Year Award” will recognize one outstanding CHW for her/his/their …