Sarah Lawrence 
CHWARI Newsletter, April 2021 went out to subscribers today: Check it out.
We are delighted the Governor’s Budget currently includes Medicaid coverage for CHWs in FY 2022. To make sure the coverage STAYS IN THE BUDGET, we need a COLLECTIVE VOICE TO SHOW OUR VALUE!!! Read more!
50yrs+ get COVID Vaccine Zip Codes 02907/8/9! March Newsletter went out to subscribers today: Check it out.
CHWARI Newsletter-Jobs and Trainings went out to subscribers today: Check it out.
Biden Plan to Hire 150k CHWs! New email went out to subscribers today: Check it out.
The RI Department of Health and RI College have collaborated to develop a survey that will document and describe the presence of CHWs across healthcare and other community-based organizations in the state. We need your input to get an accurate picture and to work to ensure your great work is sustained long term!
This survey focuses entirely on the sustainability of CHWs. Your participation is invaluable to our understanding where there are gaps and where there are successes.
If you have questions, please contact Tonya Glantz, the Project Investigator, at tglantz@ric.edu or by phone at 401-456-4626 or David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu and Sarah Lawrence at slawrence@ric.edu.
Thank you for your partnership in this important work.
This workshop allows caregivers to develop a wealth of self-care tools to reduce personal stress, change negative self-talk, communicate their needs to family members and healthcare or service providers, communicate more effectively in challenging situations, recognize the messages in their emotions, deal with difficult feelings, and make tough caregiving decisions.
First Session November 17 at 4pm. Sessions through December! Note time change on Nov 24th session! Visit https://ripin.org/chn/#powerfultoolsforcaregiver for details!
Read this article discussing CHWs in the pandemic.
Community health workers (CHWs) leverage their trusting relationships with underresourced populations to promote health equity and social justice in their communities. Little is known about CHWs roles in addressing COVID-19 or how the pandemic may have affected CHWs’ ability to interact with and support communities experiencing disparities. A focus group with CHW leaders from 7 states revealed 8 major themes: CHW identity, CHW resiliency, self-care, unintended positives outcomes of COVID-19, technology, resources, stressors, and consequences of COVID-19. Understanding the pandemic’s impact on CHWs has implications for workforce development, training, and health policies.
“We have had to distance ourselves from our clients, which is not what we are used to. We are used to being face to face, one on one with them, to being remotely…. Normally you can comfort someone, hug them, and say it is going to be okay. We can’t do that now.”
Vote Tuesday! Caregiver Resources, Online Support Groups… New email went out to subscribers today: Check it out.
See English Flyer Here!
See Spanish Flyer Here!
There is a Brown University research study to learn more about women’s cancer screening from female community members. We are interested in hearing about thoughts and experience.
You will receive a $20 gift card for attending the focus group!
To participate, you must:
*Be a female 40 years of age and older
*Live in an HEZ
*Attend a 1 – 1.5 hour scheduled virtual group meeting
If you would like to be a part of the focus group, please phone 401-863-1100 or email kelsey_mackinnon@brown.edu
We will confirm information and let you know the date/time.
Brown University Contact: Kelsey MacKinnon, kelsey_mackinnon@brown.edu Brown University protocol number: #2004002702
