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 …
CHEC Boston Training: Diabetes Prevention
Learn how control, prevention and healthier food choices can decrease your risk of diabetes. Find out the causes and types of diabetes and who may be at risk. Understand why managing this “silent epidemic” is so important.
CHEC Boston Training: HIV & AIDS
What are the behaviors and other factors that put people at risk for HIV infection? Explore ways to educate your clients on risky behaviors, safer sex practices and other reduction strategies. Get up-to-date information abut new tests and treatments.
CHEC Boston Training: Contraceptive Methods/ Family Planning
What are the barriers for men and women using contraceptive methods. Learn about how contraceptives methods work, their side effects and effectivieness. Identify family planning services in your area.
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Training and Education
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Discuss the scope of domestic violence and sexual assault (DV/SA) as a public health problem. Discuss key concepts associated with the use of evidence-based practice in providing care to DV/SA patients and mandatory reporting. Review current recommended medications for sexually assaulted patients. Recognize key …
CHEC Boston Training: Domestic Violence
How do we screen for abuse in a relationship? How do we offer help? Learn about the forms of abuse, the cycle of violence, and the abusers. Learn about risk assessments, safety plans, and available resources.
Lowell: Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training
Lowell Community Health Center’s Community Health Education Center (CHEC) is offering a three-day Advanced Motivational Interviewing for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and CHW Supervisors. All sessions will be held at CHEC in Lowell on the following dates and times: Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Thursday, June 7, 2018, 9:00 AM – …
Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Describe the issues of human trafficking as a public health issue. Discuss the types of human trafficking. Explicate a framework of trauma-informed care for persons who have experienced human trafficking. Recognize and identify the physical and mental health consequences of human trafficking in your …