Spotlight on CHW’s Resistance to Racism. New email went out to subscribers today: Check it out.
Sarah Lawrence
April NEWSLETTER
Webinar Training on CHW Work during COVID19. New email went out to subscribers today: Check it out.
COVID-19 Factsheets in Six Languages
The Department of Health has created a website that is updated regularly with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), including COVID-19 fact Sheets available in six languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.
Mini Grant Available!
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is offering mini-grants to Rhode Island organizations to expand the Walk with Ease (WWE) program. WWE is a six week walking program that guides individuals through a participant resource book to engage in walking three times per week. Completers of the program experience increased strength, stability and balance as well as improved self-confidence.
Eligible applicants are community-based organizations that demonstrate capacity to host one WWE program. Mini grants will be offered in amounts up to $1,700. The Walk with Ease Program may be self-directed or group led and must be completed by June 30, 2020.
Mini-grant application deadline is Friday, March 6, 2020 at 4pm.
CHWs & Sustainability in RI Conference JAn 31, 2020
Vibrant discussion on excellence in CHW supervision, lessons from Massachusetts on their CHW sustainability path forward, and training on supporting employees in recovery. That and energetic networking permeated today’s CHWARI’s conference, “CHWs and Sustainability in RI.” Email joinchwari@gmail.com today to learn how hiring CHWs can positively impact your organization!
January Newsletter- CHW Super-Employer Featured!
“You won’t hit your targets if you don’t hire CHWs….”
Lifespan’s Community Health Institute Director details vital role of CHWs in reaching patients/clients and connecting the dots for care teams, plus new training schedules and DOH service information!
January Newsletter- CHW Super-Employer Featured!January Newsletter- CHW Super-Employer Featured!New email went out to subscribers today: Check it out.
Call for Presenters – CHW Conference
Reminder – Call for Presenters for the 11th Annual CHW Conference on Thursday, May 7, 2020
Deadline for submitting proposals: Friday, 12/13/2019
11th Annual Community Health Worker Conference
Explore ways to pursue professional development and career enhancement
opportunities to gain success and happiness at work!
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood, MA
Interested in presenting at a breakout session?
Please download and complete one of the documents below:
Call for Presenters CHW 2020 Conference MS Word
Or
Call for Presenters CHW 2020 Conference PDF
Please email your completed proposal to: CHWInfo@state.ma.us
Deadline for proposal submission is Friday, December 13, 2019
We look forward to hearing from you.
| Presented by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers |
NIH Funding Opportunity
TITLE:
“Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes and to Reduce Disparities in Rural Populations”
See Details HERE.
This Research Project Grant is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Nursing Research. This RFA encourages research to promote a greater understanding of the challenges faced by rural population groups, for the development (or adoption/adaptation) of evidence-based interventions that can reduce health risks faced by rural Americans. Both prevention and treatment interventions are needed to address rural health issues.
Application Due Date December 13th
(letters of intent due sooner)
NatCon20 Accepting Nominations!
NatCon20, is now accepting nominations for the following award categories:
- National Council Innovation Award: In a complex health care landscape, mental health and addiction treatment organizations are thinking “outside of the box” for creative solutions to challenges faced by staff, patients, families and communities. This award recognizes their innovation and achievements.
- Peer Specialist of the Year Award: Great things happen when passion meets purpose. This award recognizes an individual with lived experience who works in a health care organization and uses his or her strengths to help peers on their road to recovery from mental illness.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is in recognition of an individual whose tireless efforts, far-reaching impact and commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable Americans living with mental illnesses and addictions is unmatched.
If you or someone you know has improved the behavioral health of clients or communities by creating and implementing an innovative product, partnership or solution – or by changing an existing program, practice or policy – we want to hear from you! All nominations are due by December 4.
We look forward to honoring a diverse array of game-changers, innovators and thought leaders this April. To celebrate with us, register for NatCon20. For award details, contact us.