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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! Llego a RI\, ahora tendremos la oportunidad de que nuestras voces sean oidas\, podamos expresarnos con libertad y lo mas importante\, recibir el apoyo que necesitamos.  \n\n\n\nEste grupo de apoyo continuara reuniendose dos veces al mes\, cada dos Martes de 5pm a 6pm. Las clases se realizaran via zoom.  \n\n\n\nEl enlace para la reunión\n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis support group for Spanish speaking CHWs meets over zoom.  CHWs share their challenges in their own language\, listen compassionately\, and share resources.  Get the support you need to do the difficult work you do!   \n\n\n\nIn April of 2024\, they will try alternating meeting on Tuesdays during the day and the evening\, to make it easier for more to attend.   \n\n\n\nMarch/April 2024 Schedule:  \n\n\n\n\nMarch 19th\, 5-6pm\n\n\n\nApril 2nd\, 12pm-12:45pm\n\n\n\nApril 16th\, 5-6pm\n\n\n\nApril 30th\, 12-12:45pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\nLink to Zoom Meeting  (note -this link changed in March 2024)
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-3/2024-04-02/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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SUMMARY:"Independent CHWs\, Pros & Cons" CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about becoming an independent CHW? \n\n\n\nCome chat with Emily Bernstein of Wheelhouse Health (formerly Navigate Health) to learn what is involved with getting started as an independent worker! At Wheelhouse\, we work with clients directly and focus on providing health navigation and empowering individuals by teaching them tools to navigate their own care. We are approved to bill RI Medicaid for our services. We will discuss the benefits of this model\, and some of the hurdles that have come up. Get all your questions answered about what it’s like to be an independent CHW!  \n\n\n\nAfter the presentation there will be time for CHW Networking – please bring your resources to share.   \n\n\n\nApril 4th\, 202412pm-1:30pm via zoom \n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter:\n\n\n\nEmily Bernstein\, BCPA\, CHW (she/her/hers) \n\n\n\nAs a Board Certified Patient Advocate and Community Health Worker\, Emily Bernstein created Wheelhouse Health Navigation Services to ensure that everyone can understand and afford their healthcare journey. Our healthcare system is burdened with inherent inequalities and inefficiencies that make it increasingly difficult to utilize. With Wheelhouse Health\, Emily’s vision is to create a space where people can get help overcoming these burdens\, and to empower individuals to navigate their healthcare on their own. \n\n\n\nCredentials: \n\n\n\nBCPA (Board Certified Patient Advocate) https://www.pacboard.org/ \n\n\n\nCHW – RI \n\n\n\nCertificate in Patient Advocacy – UCLA Extension
URL:https://chwari.org/event/independent-chws-pros-cons-chw-networking-gathering/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,CHWARI Networking Gathering,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T120000
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SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs!   \n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\,Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary.  Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group-2/2024-04-05/
LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\, Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary.  Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group-3/2024-04-05/
LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs!   \n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\, Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary.  Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group-4/2024-04-05/
LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T180000
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SUMMARY:CHW Supervisor Training
DESCRIPTION:CHW Supervisor Training(Created by Community Health Workers for Community Health Workers) \n\n\n\nAdvanced\, 30 hour training for CHWs currently in the supervisor role or preparing for it \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 15th- July 1st\, 2024Weekly\, Monday 6-8pmVirtual in ZoomPlus weekly self-paced assignments \n\n\n\nAre you currently supervising Community Health Workers or are you preparing for that role? This FREE\, virtual\, 30 hour training delivered by former CHWs/CHW Supervisors is for YOU!The training gives you the tools you need to maximize your effectiveness. Experience in or deep familiarity with CHW work is necessary.  \n\n\n\nMust be fluent in English. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\nFoundation for CHW Supervision\n\n\n\nSupervision Practices\n\n\n\nRestorative Practices and Conflict Resolution\n\n\n\nHiring and Onboarding CHWs\n\n\n\nBuilding Community Partnerships\n\n\n\nKeeping CHWs Safe\n\n\n\nQuality Improvement &Community Health Worker Ethics\n\n\n\nSustaining Excellent Supervision\n\n\n\nAddressing Systemic Racism in Supervision\n\n\n\n\nRequirements: Rhode Island CCHW certified (or applying)\, employed in RI\, currently supervising CHWs or employer plans for you to do so\, reference information from a CHW with whom you have worked\, and reference information from your current employer. \n\n\n\nSchedule: Zoom classes are weekly on Mondays evenings from 6-8pm from April 15th through July 1st. Attendance is required at all sessions. Participants will also turn in weekly assignments of 1-2 hours/week\, for a training total of 30 hours. \n\n\n\nApply by April 9th at 5pm. If you have any questions about your appropriateness for this training\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\nIf that button didn’t work – try this one\n\n\n\n\nWe have found that some Lifespan employees are unable to login from their work computers due to a firewall issue.  We encourage you to try copying this link and trying it on a personal device: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKug-6FesYimCTU_JB4d9NHCGMX7e6-3_R8NlUNHZripRFvQ/viewform
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-supervisor-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T174500
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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! Llego a RI\, ahora tendremos la oportunidad de que nuestras voces sean oidas\, podamos expresarnos con libertad y lo mas importante\, recibir el apoyo que necesitamos.  \n\n\n\nEste es el Grupo de Apoyo para Trabajadores Latinos que se reúnen vía zoom para compartir sus retos\, experiencias\, recursos y escuchamos y entendemos tus problemas en tu propio idioma. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nEn Abril del 2024\, este grupo tratará de reunirse los Martes dos veces por mes\, una vez al medio día y otra vez en la tarde\, para facilitar que más personas puedan asistir a la misma. \n\n\n\nNuevos horarios en Marzo/ Abril: \n\n\n\n\nMarzo 19    5 a 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nAbril 2         12 a 12:45 pm\n\n\n\nAbril 16       5 a 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nAbril 30      12 a 12:45 pm\n\n\n\n\nEl NUEVO enlace para la reunión\n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis support group for Spanish speaking CHWs meets over zoom.  CHWs share their challenges in their own language\, listen compassionately\, and share resources.  Get the support you need to do the difficult work you do!   \n\n\n\nIn April of 2024\, they will try alternating meeting on Tuesdays during the day and the evening\, to make it easier for more to attend.   \n\n\n\nMarch/April 2024 Schedule:  \n\n\n\n\nMay 14\, 2024 at 5 pm to 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nMay 28\,2024 at 12:00 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2024 at 5 to 5:45 pm \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2024 at 12 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\nLink to Zoom Meeting  (note -this link changed in March 2024)
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-4/2024-04-16/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T174500
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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! Llego a RI\, ahora tendremos la oportunidad de que nuestras voces sean oidas\, podamos expresarnos con libertad y lo mas importante\, recibir el apoyo que necesitamos.  \n\n\n\nEste es el Grupo de Apoyo para Trabajadores Latinos que se reúnen vía zoom para compartir sus retos\, experiencias\, recursos y escuchamos y entendemos tus problemas en tu propio idioma. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nEn Abril del 2024\, este grupo tratará de reunirse los Martes dos veces por mes\, una vez al medio día y otra vez en la tarde\, para facilitar que más personas puedan asistir a la misma. \n\n\n\nNuevos horarios en Marzo/ Abril: \n\n\n\n\nMarzo 19    5 a 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nAbril 2         12 a 12:45 pm\n\n\n\nAbril 16       5 a 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nAbril 30      12 a 12:45 pm\n\n\n\n\nEl NUEVO enlace para la reunión\n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis support group for Spanish speaking CHWs meets over zoom.  CHWs share their challenges in their own language\, listen compassionately\, and share resources.  Get the support you need to do the difficult work you do!   \n\n\n\nIn April of 2024\, they will try alternating meeting on Tuesdays during the day and the evening\, to make it easier for more to attend.   \n\n\n\nMarch/April 2024 Schedule:  \n\n\n\n\nMay 14\, 2024 at 5 pm to 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nMay 28\,2024 at 12:00 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2024 at 5 to 5:45 pm \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2024 at 12 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\nLink to Zoom Meeting  (note -this link changed in March 2024)
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-5/2024-04-16/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T174500
DTSTAMP:20260406T025616
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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! Llego a RI\, ahora tendremos la oportunidad de que nuestras voces sean oidas\, podamos expresarnos con libertad y lo mas importante\, recibir el apoyo que necesitamos.  \n\n\n\nEste es el Grupo de Apoyo para Trabajadores Latinos que se reúnen vía zoom para compartir sus retos\, experiencias\, recursos y escuchamos y entendemos tus problemas en tu propio idioma. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nEn Abril del 2024\, este grupo tratará de reunirse los Martes dos veces por mes\, una vez al medio día y otra vez en la tarde\, para facilitar que más personas puedan asistir a la misma. \n\n\n\nNuevos horarios en Mayo/ Junio: \n\n\n\n\nMayo 14\, 2024 at 5 pm to 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nMayo 28\,2024 at 12:00 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\nJunio 11\, 2024 at 5 to 5:45 pm \n\n\n\nJunio 25\, 2024 at 12 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\n\nEl NUEVO enlace para la reunión\n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis support group for Spanish speaking CHWs meets over zoom.  CHWs share their challenges in their own language\, listen compassionately\, and share resources.  Get the support you need to do the difficult work you do!   \n\n\n\nIn April of 2024\, they will try alternating meeting on Tuesdays during the day and the evening\, to make it easier for more to attend.   \n\n\n\nMarch/April 2024 Schedule:  \n\n\n\n\nMay 14\, 2024 at 5 pm to 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nMay 28\,2024 at 12:00 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2024 at 5 to 5:45 pm \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2024 at 12 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\nLink to Google Meet Meeting (note -this link changed in March 2024)
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-6/2024-04-16/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025616
CREATED:20240322T160110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T145600Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration & Benefits Eligibility
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for a training on Immigration & Benefits Eligibility on April 22nd from 10:00AM – 11:30AM. This training was offered in early 2023\, and is being reprised on request from CHWs across the state. While much of the material will be similar\, the training will cover changes that have occurred in the last year.  By the end of this session\, you will have learned to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize the history of and recent changes to the public charge rule impacting immigrant and mixed-status households.\n\n\n\nIdentify the food security\, disability\, and health insurance benefits landscape for immigrant and mixed-status households.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned benefits problem-solving strategies in partnership with immigrant and mixed-status households\n\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom — please register here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/immigration-benefits-eligibility/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025616
CREATED:20240404T185926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T132500Z
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SUMMARY:"RIPIN 101" CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Do you have clients with a loved-one with special needs? Come learn about all the support that RIPIN has to offer them. \n\n\n\nRIPIN helps Rhode Islanders navigate health care\, special education\, and healthy aging. Their team of peer professionals have personal experience caring for a loved one with special needs—allowing them to connect with their clients and provide the personal support they need to thrive.  \n\n\n\nExpect to learn about: \n\n\n\n\nSpecial education and supports\n\n\n\nSpecialized services for children and young adults with disabilities\n\n\n\nHealthcare and health insurance\n\n\n\nHealth education training\, support\, and resources\n\n\n\n\nThis session will be facilitated by Isabel Escobar\, RIPIN’s Family Voices Coordinator. Join your fellow CHWs to discover resources and then network with each other.  Bring links to your resources! \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ripin-101/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,CHWARI Networking Gathering,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025616
CREATED:20240404T192137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T154656Z
UID:10000839-1714071600-1714075200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:EMPOWER: Justice-Involved CHW Support Team Group
DESCRIPTION:Overview: This support group is designed specifically for community health workers (CHWs) with justice involvement experience\, providing a safe space to share challenges\, receive support\, and enhance skills. Meetings will occur twice a month and will focus on topics related to professional development\, self-care\, and navigating reentry into the workforce. \n\n\n\nThe Justice-Involved Community Health Worker Support Group curriculum aims to provide CHWs with justice involvement experience a supportive environment to enhance their skills\, build resilience\, and navigate the reentry process successfully. Through interactive sessions\, peer support\, and access to resources\, participants will gain valuable tools and insights to thrive in their professional roles and contribute positively to their communities’ health and well-being. \n\n\n\nMeetings will be focused on topics including:  \n\n\n\n\nSetting Goals\n\n\n\nNavigating Reentry Challenges\n\n\n\nBuilding resiliance and coping skills\n\n\n\nEffective communication and conflict resolution\n\n\n\nProfessional Development and Skill Enhancement\n\n\n\nAdvocacy and Community Engagement\n\n\n\nLegal Rights & Resources\n\n\n\nCelebrating Progress and Looking Ahead\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Frequency: Twice a month. The initial schedule will be every other Thursday at 7pm: April 25th\, May 9th\, May 23rd\, June 6th.  \n\n\n\nMeeting Duration: 1 hour per session \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis support group is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and organized by CHWARI\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/empower-justice-involved-chw-support-team-group/2024-04-25/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings
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UID:10000732-1714377600-1714406400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Public Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:“Innovative Approaches to Advance Health Equity” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/public-health-summit/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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UID:10000716-1714388400-1714393800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Voices
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW Voices participants can always expect to:  \n\n\n\n\nMeet other CHWs \n\n\n\nContribute to policy discussions\n\n\n\nStrengthen community connections\n\n\n\nJoin networking groups\n\n\n\nKeep up to date on CHW news\n\n\n\n\nDid you participate in the 2023 RI CHW Conference – or wish you had?Join other CHWs to share your ideas and play a part in planning for the next CHW Conference in 2024.  Email questions here.  \n\n\n\nThis zoom link will be the same for each month’s session:https://ctc-ri.zoom.us/j/99461656622?pwd=RjVhT05jWmZjaHY1eWlobXdPMDk0UT09 [ctc-ri.zoom.us]Meeting ID: 994 6165 6622Passcode: 646876
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-2/2024-04-29/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T140252Z
UID:10000737-1714476600-1714482000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Pawtucket & Central Falls CHW Network
DESCRIPTION:Open to Community Health Workers and those serving in similar roles serving the communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls.  \n\n\n\n\nMonthly\, in-person network meetings for training\, resource sharing\, and professional development. \n\n\n\nAccess to professional network of like-minded local change-makers.\n\n\n\n\nTo be held at the Pawtucket Family YMCA the last Tuesday of every month.  \n\n\n\nLead by Kinzel Thomas\, LCSW\, CCHW\, LCDP \n\n\n\nContact Kinzel at thomaski@familyserviceri.org for more information and to register! \n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/pawtucket-central-falls-chw-network-3/2024-04-30/
LOCATION:Pawtucket Family YMCA\, 20 Summer Street\, Pawtucket\, Rhode Island\, 02860
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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CREATED:20240315T155415Z
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UID:10000772-1714478400-1714481100@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! Llego a RI\, ahora tendremos la oportunidad de que nuestras voces sean oidas\, podamos expresarnos con libertad y lo mas importante\, recibir el apoyo que necesitamos.  \n\n\n\nEste es el Grupo de Apoyo para Trabajadores Latinos que se reúnen vía zoom para compartir sus retos\, experiencias\, recursos y escuchamos y entendemos tus problemas en tu propio idioma. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nEn Abril del 2024\, este grupo tratará de reunirse los Martes dos veces por mes\, una vez al medio día y otra vez en la tarde\, para facilitar que más personas puedan asistir a la misma. \n\n\n\nNuevos horarios en Marzo/ Abril: \n\n\n\n\nMarzo 19    5 a 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nAbril 2         12 a 12:45 pm\n\n\n\nAbril 16       5 a 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nAbril 30      12 a 12:45 pm\n\n\n\n\nEl NUEVO enlace para la reunión\n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis support group for Spanish speaking CHWs meets over zoom.  CHWs share their challenges in their own language\, listen compassionately\, and share resources.  Get the support you need to do the difficult work you do!   \n\n\n\nIn April of 2024\, they will try alternating meeting on Tuesdays during the day and the evening\, to make it easier for more to attend.   \n\n\n\nMarch/April 2024 Schedule:  \n\n\n\n\nMay 14\, 2024 at 5 pm to 5:45 pm\n\n\n\nMay 28\,2024 at 12:00 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\nJune 11\, 2024 at 5 to 5:45 pm \n\n\n\nJune 25\, 2024 at 12 to 12:45 pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu\, CCHW\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator. \n\n\n\nLink to Zoom Meeting  (note -this link changed in March 2024)
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-4/2024-04-30/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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