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Paid Opportunity to Train CHWs on Lupus The American College of Rheumatology is excited to bring a PAID Lupus Training opportunity to RI.  They have been able to bring this project to over 10 CHW organizations around the country over the past few years. Organizations who employ or work with CHWs who facilitate this training will be…

This was sent in an email from the RIPIN Communications Team on 10/14/2025 and republished here for wide readership. Please forgive formatting errors. Sign Up for RIPIN Email Updates U.S. Department of Education Layoffs Put Special Education at Risk Warwick, RI — RIPIN is alarmed by reports indicating that the U.S. Department of Education has terminated nearly…

As of September 13, 2025, we celebrated THREE years of the Urban Perinatal Education Center. Our last tally showed we have served over 600 families, around 200+ families and each year with over 30+ provider referral based organizations for our services

RI Represents at NACHW Unity Conference! Swanette Salazar honored with “Hope in Healthcare” Award!

Graduation is an accomplishment. A celebration of hard work and perseverance. We are excited to share important graduations recently celebrated by Rhode Island’s CHWs! If you are looking for confirmation that RI’s CHWs can and will rise to meet challenges… here are 111 great examples of CHWs doing just that!

We know many CHWs are working hard to get the training/education hours they need for certification and re-certification. A reminder – many documented, professionally-led trainings in any of the CHW domains would ‘count’  towards the 70 hours needed for CHW certification or the 20 hours required for re-certification (which must include 3 hours in professional ethics…

The Community Health Worker Assocition of RI (CHWARI) is excited to announce our newly appointed Advisory Council!  These devoted and informed advocates will shape and direct the future of CHWARI for the next two years.For years the CHWARI worked under an Executive Director model and we are grateful for Dr. Sarah Lawrence and the energy…

CHWARI is thrilled to announce that talented, compassionate CHW, Lina Roman has been selected to serve as the next Rhode Island Ambassador to the National Community Health Worker Association! She is an invaluable asset to CHWARI, her clients, her community and the state of Rhode Island. We could not be more proud to have our…

This information was shared in an email from Swanette Salazar CCHW on 7/6/25, in her role as the Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI). Some of this info is in the CHWARI Newsletter – some is not due to time issues. We try to post updates like this on our website so…

This was our first year recognizing the incredible work of Community Health Workers and the allies who stand beside us—and what a powerful beginning it was. These awards were shaped by true community voices: individuals who spoke up about the CHWs and partners making real change in their lives and neighborhoods.

To the recipients—thank you for…

Join the Rhode Island Department of Health on June 26th for the CHW Voices Community Health Worker Conference: Building Bridges: Strengthening Communities and Advancing Systems Together—a celebration of the vital role Community Health Workers (CHWs) play in advancing health equity.

This information was shared in an email from Swanette Salazar CCHW on 4/14/25, in her role as the Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI). Some of this info is in the CHWARI Newsletter – some is not due to time issues. We will try to post updates like this on our website…

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, “Together We Act, United We Change,” highlights the power of collective action in preventing and addressing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Explore more resources from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center.

This information was shared in an email from Swanette Salazar CCHW on 2/28/25, in her role as the Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI). Some of this info is in the CHWARI Newsletter – some is not due to time issues. We will try to post updates like this on our website…

The House Budget Committee has approved a budget resolution that includes a minimum of $880 Billion in cuts to Medicaid. This is NOT a drill — if you haven’t activated your networks yet, please do so IMMEDIATELY!

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If you are planning to visit Washington, D.C. in March for the NACHW Capitol Hill visit, I invite you to join us for the February CHW Voices session…

Timely resources compiled by Swanette Salazar, CCHW
Lead Community Health Worker – First Connections Program Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI)

On December 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) hosted a special summit at District Hall in Providence to celebrate the progress of the CHW Roadmap project including its four key components: CHW Role, Agency, and Leadership; Payment and Sustainability; Person, Place-based Coordination; and Workforce Development for Supervisors and CHWs.

This information was shared in an email from Swanette Salazar CCHW on 12/16/24, in her role as the Lead Community Health Worker Consultant – Rhode 2 Equity(CTC-RI). Some of this info is in the CHWARI Newsletter – some is not due to time issues. We will try to post updates like this on our website…

Congratulations to CCHW Wiston Delgado and the members of RI’s Latinx CHW Support Group! There aren’t enough emojis to show how excited we are!