Community Health Worker Day
VirtualCommunity 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 pandemic have been challenging for everyone across the healthcare and social service continuum, but especially for all those on the front lines. CHWs have helped …
[Free webinar] Partnering with Community to Assess Health Needs, Assets and Priorities: An introduction for frontline public health practitioners.
VirtualThis 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 barriers to community well-being and establish health improvement priorities. We will talk about the planning process, identify key sources of demographic and health data, and …
[Online course] Community Engaged Research
VirtualHarvard Catalyst, Harvard University’s Clinical and Translational Science Center, invites you to register for Community-Engaged Research, an online course free for community members and practitioners running October 13-December 17. Participants learn key considerations when setting out to begin community-engaged research and have opportunities to engage in discussion with one another on topics in the field. …
[Virtual training] Free 4-day asthma home visiting training for MA CHWs
VirtualParticipate 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) and Asthma Prevention and Control Program. This training series is for CHWs in Massachusetts, especially those who are providing Asthma Home Visiting and is framed …
[Virtual training] Behavioral Health Skills for CHWs
VirtualWith a focus on integrating CHWs into behavioral health services, ABCD offers a four-session virtual course for CHWs working in primary care settings whose patients struggle with substance use and/or mental health issues. This training provides a comprehensive introduction to common mental health and substance use disorders and helps participants to build knowledge and skills …
NACHW Learning Collaborative meeting
VirtualNACHW is starting a pilot program of Learning Collaboratives where CHWs from across the country come together for meetings around a certain focus area. These Learning Collaboratives will be a space for members to listen to each other, learn from each other, develop our leadership skills and voices, and lift up CHW expertise and resources …
[Free online workshop] MACHW workshops: Trauma informed care
VirtualAbout this workshop This MACHW interactive workshop series aims to support CHWs as they strive to serve their clients during these challenging times. The workshop formats will include expert panels, Q and A, and case studies on critical issues from across Massachusetts. CHWs and Trauma Informed Care: A trauma-informed approach to care is necessary to …
Jan 6th Workshop Cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the January 6th MACHW workshop “CHWs and Trauma Informed Care” has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. The workshop will be rescheduled in the near future and updated information with further details will be provided soon. You can also visit the NEPHTC course page:https://www.nephtc.org/enrol/index.php?id=257 to access the rescheduled date and …
Two FREE Virtual Healthy Lifestyle Programs from the Alzheimer’s Association
The start of a new year often means a commitment to a healthier lifestyle in the hopes of better health outcomes. The Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter is offering two free virtual programs to learn about how healthy lifestyles may reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body …