The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Bureau of Community Health and Prevention, Office of Community Health Workers, is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated professional to provide strategic vision and …
[Virtual training] Free 4-day asthma home visiting training for MA CHWs
Participate in this free, 4-day asthma home visiting training, sponsored by the MA Department of Public Health in partnership with the Boston Public Health Commission’s Community Health Education Center (CHEC) …
[Free webinar] Partnering with Community to Assess Health Needs, Assets and Priorities: An introduction for frontline public health practitioners.
This short webinar will introduce viewers to the fundamentals of “Community Health Needs Assessment,” a process by which public health practitioners partner with community members to assess relevant assets and …
Community Health Worker Day
Community Health Worker Day is Tuesday, June 15, 2021! Join us in celebrating the commitment, pride, and sheer determination of Community Health Workers The last 14 months of the COVID-19 …
Community Health Worker Day
Community Health Worker Day is Tuesday, June 15, 2021! Dear Colleagues and Friends in the Outreach Community, Community Health Worker Day is June 15, 2021. On behalf of the Massachusetts …
MACHW Workshops: Self Care, Caring for Ourselves and Others
Who is caring for the caretaker? Join us as we explore self care strategies for demanding times. This MACHW interactive workshop series aims to support …
Impact of Covid-19 on Community Health Workers in Massachusetts
Results from MACHW Online Survey: November to December 2020 and Priorities from the February 2021 Covid-19 Debrief Webinar Community Health Workers continue to be on the forefront in health care …
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Vaccine Appointment Booking for Individuals Ages 65+, Individuals with 2+ Certain Medical Conditions to Begin on February 18th
Link to full press release and video on Mass.gov BOSTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced individuals ages 65 and over and those with 2+ certain medical conditions, including Asthma, can visit www.mass.gov/covidvaccine to …
Gov. Baker announces plan for COVID-19 vaccine
On December 9, 2020, the Governor provided an overview of Massachusetts’ plan for a COVID-19 vaccine. It is expected that the federal Food and Drug Administration will grant emergency use …
NACHW launches CHW Document Resource Center
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 …