September 2018
13th Annual African Health Summit
Come experience the 13th Annual African Health Summit’s theme, “Empowered by Health: Live Joyfully!” Keynote Panel: Maternal Lifestlye and Health Habits: The impact on the growth and development of unborn children Workshops: Topic 1: Sickle Cell Anemia Topic 2: Healthy Relationship for Young Adults Topic 3: Cultural Competencies for Professionals Topic 4: "Look Good and Feel Good" Light breakfast ... Read more
Find out more »RI Health Equity Summit
Rhode Island Department of Health hosts its 3rd Health Equity Summit on September 20, 2018. For comprehensive information on the Summit, and to register, click here. Focus Areas: 1. Strengthening community-led, place-based approaches like RI Health Equity Zones Link for more on the Health Equity Zones Initiative - www.health.ri.gov/hez 2. Promoting positive social connectivity 3. Improving community resilience. Target Audience: Healthcare ... Read more
Find out more »November 2018
Social Determinants of Infant Mental Health, Policy, and RI Programs
The RI Association for Infant Mental Health (RIAIMH) is conducting session 3 of its community conversation series on "Integrating Diversity-Informed Infant Mental Health Tenets Into Practice: Starting with Self-Awareness" (you do not need to have attended parts 1 and 2 to attend this third one). Title of Session 3: Social Determinants of Health, Infant Mental Health, ... Read more
Find out more »December 2018
Behavioral Health Summit 2018
Healthcentric Advisors presents this unique gathering that will offer providers, clinicians, and community service workers an opportunity to learn, discuss, network, and find solutions to a challenging statewide issue. To support a collaborative approach to patient care, medical and behavioral providers will make important connections to better serve this vulnerable population. For more information and ... Read more
Find out more »CHWARI CHW Monthly Gathering
This event is now full. Please email Sarah at joinchwari@gmail.com to ask to be put on the waitlist and get priority next Gathering. The Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island (CHWARI) is holding its first "CHW Monthly Gathering"! CHWs from a range of agencies will come together to discuss opportunities and best practices, and ... Read more
Find out more »January 2019
Local Foods at Schools
Volunteer to Give School Kids Locally Grown Food Taste Tests! RI Healthy Schools Coalition and Farm Fresh RI work with school food service to train volunteers (parents & community members) on how to host cafeteria taste-tests featuring locally grown produce. A training for volunteers and cafeteria event will be held at: AGNES E. LITTLE SCHOOL 60 S ... Read more
Find out more »March 2019
CHW Gathering – Advocacy!
CHWARI will host its next CHW Gathering on March 5 from 3-5 pm. The theme is ADVOCACY for the CHW role! Contact Sarah at joinchwari@gmail.com for more information and to register.
Find out more »May 2019
For Aquidneck Islanders
Newport Hospital Forums for Community Health Needs Assessment Newport Hospital invites you to join their staff for the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment! They will be hosting multiple forums in your area now through June 4th. Link below to flyers for two upcoming forums: -May 17th 10:00am - 12:00pm, CCRI Newport -June 4th 6:00pm - 8:00pm, ... Read more
Find out more »Core Competency Community Health Worker Training
Rhode Island College is hosting a FREE CHW training in Core Competencies! The training aligns with the requirements of the Rhode Island Certification Board for certification. Dates: 24 sessions between May 18, Saturday -- June 29, Saturday Times: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm (except Memorial Day) and Saturday mornings, 9:00am-Noon Location: Rhode Island College Successful ... Read more
Find out more »Restorative Justice Practices Symposium
The Youth Restoration Project is holding the 4th annual Restorative Justice Practices Symposium on May 31, titled "The School to Prison Pipeline: A Solutions-Based Conversation" Host: Valerie Tutson, Executive Director of Rhode Island Black Storytellers Guest Speakers: Michael Forte, Chief Judge, Rhode Island Family Court Larome Myrick, Executive Director of Juvenile Correctional Services for the ... Read more
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