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SUMMARY:Free Financial Well-Being Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Register here: \nhttps://financialholiday2020.eventbrite.com\n\nThis interactive workshop will help you gain a better understanding of how your financial choices impact your wellbeing. Participants come away with practical tips and best practices for better money management and financial success. Join us for a FREE workshop where you will learn:\n The importance of setting financial goals and how to achieve them \n How to create a personal budget and a savings plan \n How to get a free credit report \n Steps to help raise your credit score \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/free-financial-well-being-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T080000
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SUMMARY:Raising the Bar: On Racism\, Health and Publication Standards
DESCRIPTION:Raising the Bar: On Racism\, Health and Publication Standards\nSubject Matter Expert: Rhea Boyd MD\, MPH\nDate: 11/19/2020 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm \n Link to Registration \n  \nAbout this Webinar\nDr. Boyd will explore racism as a root cause of racial health inequities. Given this foundation\, she will issue a challenge to researchers\, journals\, reviewers\, and readers to engage racism within their analysis of racial health inequities. \n  \nWhat you’ll learn\nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \nList 2 concrete ways racism impacts health \nAnalyze racial disparities emerging during the US COVID19 pandemic and the racial disparities evidenced by disproportionate police violence\, within the history of racism in the US \nPropose new publication standards that engage racism as a root cause of racial health inequities \n   
URL:https://chwari.org/event/raising-the-bar-on-racism-health-and-publication-standards/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T060000
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SUMMARY:Calling All Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Calling All Veterans Day is an opportunity to receive information on resources and benefits from subject mater experts that will empower independent aging for Veterans of all eras\, their spouses\, or their aging parents. Originally scheduled to take place at the URI Ryan Center in the Spring\, due to COVID\, Virtual Calling All Veterans Day will be live streamed on RI Elder Info’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.  Subject matter experts will provide meaningful information to viewers. Speakers will answer your questions in real time. Any question that can’t be answered during the event will be followed up on. This is an opportunity for the community members to gather information and resources that empower their own independent aging. \n\n\n\n\nVirtual Calling All Veterans Day will be an opportunity for over 9\,000 WWII\, Korean Veterans and their families\, to learn what resources are available for themselves and their spouses to age independently. \n\n\n\n\nVirtual Calling All Veterans Day will enable our 21\,000 Vietnam Veterans to learn what regulations and benefits have been changed and updated since they returned home. Many will find they are now eligible for more services than they might expect. \n\n\n\n\nOur younger Veterans\,- 15\,000+ Gulf War\, Operation Iraqi Freedom\, Operation New Dawn\, and Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans are returning home and finding themselves in the role of caregiver for aging parents.  Virtual Calling All Veterans Day is an opportunity for younger Veterans to learn about information and resources available to assist them as caregivers for aging parents. \n\n\n\n\nVirtual Calling All Veterans Day is also an opportunity for our community to come together to support organizations that make sure our Veterans are not aging alone\, in need of friendship\, comradery or support.  There will be multiple organizations presenting that are seeking volunteers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive streaming begins at 10am on RI Elder Info’s Facebook page and Youtube Channel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Calling All Veterans Day Agenda\n(Speaker Line Up Subject to Change)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome! \n\n\n\n\nPledge of Allegiance and National Anthem \n\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks From Our Sponsor Susan Pomfret of CrossCountry Mortgage \n\n\n\n\nWinfield Danielson III Public Affairs Officer VA Providence Healthcare System \nThe Providence VA Medical Center is dedicated to providing high quality comprehensive outpatient and inpatient health care to Veterans residing in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. \n\n\n\n\nDora Vasquez-Hellner VFW Jr Vice Commander VFW of RI \nAs the nation’s oldest major war veterans’ organization\, the VFW has an impeccable and longstanding record of service and stewardship. More than 4.5 million patriotic Americans\, both members and non-members\, entrust the VFW with financial contributions and dedicate millions of volunteer hours. \n\n\n\n\n10:40-10:50 Director Kasim Yarn  State of Rhode Island Office of Veterans Affairs\n \nThe RI Office of Veterans Affairs forms strong and successful partnerships locally\, regionally and nationwide to address veterans’ issues in Rhode Island\, in order to set conditions to reduce homeless veterans\, veterans living in poverty\, veteran unemployment rates\, ensure veterans receive proper medical care\, while continuing quality customer service at the RI Veterans Home and RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery and ensure every Veteran has an opportunity to make it in Rhode Island. \n\n\n\n\nAmanda Beck Dogs on Deployment \nDogs on Deployment is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit providing a central network for America’s Heroes to find volunteers willing to board their pets while they are deployed or have other service commitments\, making them unable to temporarily care for their pets. No pet should ever be surrendered to a shelter due to a service commitment. \n\n\n\n\nRachael Garcia\, MSW\, VSO Veteran & Military Advocate \n\nThe Aid and Attendance Benefit-What is it\, Who Qualifies\, and How to Apply\nHow to amend a Death Certificate to include Service-Connected Disabilities in the Age of COVID\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Santilli Veteran Outreach Specialist “Providence” Vet Center \nWe are the people in the VA who welcome home war Veterans with honor by providing readjustment counseling in a caring manner. Vet Centers understand and appreciate Veterans’ war experiences while assisting them and their family members toward a successful post-war adjustment in or near their community. \n\n\n\n\n11:55-12:00  “Father Phil” Salois Closing prayer & moment of silence \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Special Thank You to:\n\n\n\nOffice of Lieutenant Governor McKee\n\n\n\n\nRI Office of Veterans Services\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Premier Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Major Sponsors:
URL:https://chwari.org/event/calling-all-veterans/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T123000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: CHW "Rise Up" Conference
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) \nDue to recently enacted policy of Rhode Island College to play its part in preventing community-spread Corona Virus\, CHWARI has had to cancel the March 26 CHW conference. We intend to re-schedule it (hopefully with the same amazing speakers and trainers!) once our health officials and RIC advise us that it is again safe to gather in large groups.  If you have already registered\, we will hold onto your information and contact you when we select a new date.  Until then\, we appreciate the work you do as CHWs\, supporting your community in this difficult time! \nBe well and safe! \nCHWARI \n  \n CHWARI Rise Up! CHW Conference 2020 \nCHW Conference \nMarch 26th 2020! \n8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EDT) \n@ RI College \nCHWs are a National Movement! Come Hear from Your Newest Leader! \nCHWARI invites you to an all day event at Rhode Island College full of learning\, networking and training. Network with peers and share best practices and liveliest anecdotes! \nHear from Denise Octavia Smith\, the founding Executive Director of the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)\, a groundbreaking national organization promoting the collective voice and professional advancement of the Community Health Workers (CHW). Smith\, a CHW\, health services administrator\, and equity leader\, began as an artist-advocate over 23 years ago. She is excited about her new role and “thrilled and humbled for the opportunity to advocate on behalf of the members of the CHW profession.” \n  \n  \n  \nEnjoy training in your choice of: \n\nSupportive Decision-Making\nDisability Assistance and Voting Rights\nIssues Among Older Adults\nIntro to Motivational Interviewing\nTrauma Informed Care\n\nLearn how to save a life with a FREE Narcan training! \nRegister NOW at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chwari-rise-up-chw-conference-2020-tickets-94220541175! \nFollow CHWARI on FACEBOOK for updates! \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-rise-up-conference/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T140000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED CHW Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. Sorry for the late notice.\n\n\nHealth Workers Gathering:\nAddressing Social Determinants of Health for the Aging Population\n  \nLive Presentation by:\nDiane Cocozza Martins\, PhD\, RN \nProfessor\, College of Nursing\, University of Rhode Island \n  \nMarch 12\, 2020\n4:30-6pm  \nStudent Union 307\nRhode Island College\nContinuing Education: \nContinuing education certificates are available free of charge for those who: 1.) Attend in full\, the live or recorded webinar session and 2.) Complete and submit the required Program Evaluation and/or Self-Assessment Survey Forms. \n  \nSpace Limited! \nREGISTER HERE\nDownlo\nad and share PDF flyer!\n\n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-gathering/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
CREATED:20191114T013628Z
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SUMMARY:CHWs and Sustainability in RI
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\nJanuary 31\, 2020\nCHW Employer Event – “CHWs and Sustainability in RI”\nRegister! (Free)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event brings together employers\, insurers\, and other healthcare/social services stakeholders in Rhode Island to discuss progress and plans for making the Community Health Worker workforce more sustainable in our state. \n\nLearn lessons from a Massachusetts health sector innovator on forging collaboration among Medicaid\, state DOH\, Accountable Care Organizations (AOs) and Community Partners\nUnderstand better what your CHWs and Peer Recovery Specialists do by getting a special training on supporting employees recovering from substance use disorder\nEnjoy lunch with partners doing the same work\nDiscuss ways the Community Health Worker Association of RI can best help you to secure CHWs with the appropriate and most current training and to supervise them effectively\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate And Time\n\n\nFri\, January 31\, 2020 \n9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST \nAdd to Calendar \n\nLocation\n\n110 Alger Hall \nRhode Island College600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue \nProvidence\, Rhode Island 02908 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Tickets!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-employer-event/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T123000
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SUMMARY:CHW Gathering in Central Falls
DESCRIPTION:CHW Gathering at Blackstone Valley Community Health Center\n(Central Falls location) \nHear about recent activity toward getting CHW work in RI reimbursed! \n \nFriday\, December 13th\, 2019\n4:00 – 5:30 pm\n1000 Broad St.\, Central Falls\n(plenty of free parking!)\nRSVP to joinchwari@gmail.com \n\nLINK to RSVP \nSpace Limited!!!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-gathering-in-central-falls/
LOCATION:Blackstone Valley Community Health Center\, 1000 Broad Street\, Central Falls\, RI\, 02863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
CREATED:20191104T231057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T231057Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Exploring Microaggression and Implicit Bias
DESCRIPTION:Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion Lunch & Learn: ​ \nExploring Microaggression and Implicit Bias in Our Lives and Communities\nWednesday\, November 13\n12:30-2 p.m.\, Alger Hall 110\nRhode Island College\nA town hall-style conversation featuring: \n \n\nWarren Miller\, Asst. Prof.\, Social Work – An Afro-Latino gay cisgender male whose research and practice focuses on exploring the lived experiences people of color related to HIV stigma.\nKymberlee O’Brien\, Asst. Prof.\, Psychology – A stress researcher/neuroscientist who studies the effect​s of social stressors like implicit biases and microaggressions.\nPegah Rahmanian\, Director\, Unity Center – The child of Iranian immigrants\, queer\, Muslim who has spent the last 15 years in youth development and who provides identity specific programming\, education\, and resources at RIC’s Unity Center.\n\nStudent moderator: Ronya Traynham – A senior in youth development and Africana studies\, whose passion is advocacy and social justice in education. \nThis important conversation promises to be a spirited discussion of professional and lived experiences\, with an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of the panelists and moderators. \nAll are invited to attend and participate. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/lunch-learn-exploring-microaggression-and-implicit-bias/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
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SUMMARY:On-Line Training on Community Health Worker Programs
DESCRIPTION:“Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs” — Harvard University\, On-Line\nThis on-line 6 week course will teach you how to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale through national community health worker programs.  Created by  health systems leaders for health systems leaders\, this course introduces learners to the core concepts of community health worker programs\, and explores what is needed to build and strengthen large-scale programs in order to improve access to high-quality health services. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nCore concepts in community health as part of primary health systems\nKey components in the design and optimization of community health worker programs as exemplified through country case studies\nHow to advocate for community health worker programs with key stakeholders\nThe evidence demonstrating the impact and returns of community health workers\nHow to build coalitions to support government-led programs\nHow to break down silos and reduce duplicative efforts in the wider community health ecosystem\nThe common issues that arise in implementing community health worker programs at scale\n\nTo learn more and to register for the on-line course\, link here. 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/on-line-training-on-community-health-worker-programs/
CATEGORIES:Events,TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
CREATED:20191016T180550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T222950Z
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SUMMARY:CHW Gathering at Newport's HEZ 10/24/19!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Build Capacity! \nThis month’s CHWARI Gathering is at Newport’s HEZ!   \nCHW Leaders like Jazmine Wray and Neyda DeJesus have cultivated a well-balanced effort toward health equity in Newport that utilizes both grassroots actions and speakers’ platforms! \nCome discuss with them how they do it\, and share what you are doing to promote health equity! \nDate: October 24\, 2019 (Thursday)\nTime: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm\nLocation: Florence Gray Center\n1 York Street\, Newport\, RI  02840\n(Parking available on street) \nRSVP to Sarah Lawrence at joinchwari@gmail.com!  
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-gathering-at-newports-hez/
LOCATION:Florence Gray Center\, 1 York Street\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T163000
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SUMMARY:Core Competency CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:TIMEFRAME: September 30 – December 16\n\nSCHEDULE: This training includes 24 three-hour sessions over a period of Monday and Thursday evenings (5:30-8:30pm) and some Saturday mornings (9am-Noon)\nLOCATION: Rhode Island College\nREQUIREMENTS:English language fluency \nLearn more about the Core Competency’s of a CHW here! \nDownload application here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/core-competency-chw-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
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SUMMARY:Coalition Against Gunviolence Organization Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gunviolence at their September Organizing meeting. \nWe need your help. We cannot let another year go by without action. We ask that you join us at our September Organizing Meeting on September 23rd at 6:00PM at Rochambeau Library located at 708 Hope Street\, Providence\, RI 02906. \nWe plan to: \n\nDiscuss our strategy to pass common sense gun safety bills in 2020\nHear from Providence City Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune\nPlan for our 6th annual fundraiser
URL:https://chwari.org/event/coalition-against-gunviolence-organization-meeting/
LOCATION:Rochambeau Library\, 708 Hope Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
CREATED:20190814T203944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T165409Z
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SUMMARY:Come talk about CHWs and Refugee Services!
DESCRIPTION:CHWARI’s Monthly CHW Gathering will be at \nThe Refugee Dream Center \nDate: August 29\, 2019 (Thursday)\nTime: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm\nLocation: 340 Lockwood Street\, Providence\, RI  02907 \nCome discuss resources\, strategies\, challenges\, and success stories of refugee life in the ocean state! Let us know you’re coming by rsvp’ing to joinchwari@gmail.com. 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/come-talk-about-chws-and-refugee-services/
LOCATION:Refugee Dream Center\, 747 Broad Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
CREATED:20190417T235103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190417T235103Z
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SUMMARY:Restorative Justice Practices Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Restoration Project is holding the 4th annual Restorative Justice Practices Symposium on May 31\, titled \n“The School to Prison Pipeline: A Solutions-Based Conversation”\nHost: Valerie Tutson\, Executive Director of Rhode Island Black Storytellers \nGuest Speakers: \n\nMichael Forte\, Chief Judge\, Rhode Island Family Court\nLarome Myrick\, Executive Director of Juvenile Correctional Services for the State of Rhode Island\nPeter McWalters\, Chair of the Big Picture Board of Directors and Consultant to Education Reimagined\n\nDate: May 31\, 2019   /    Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm \nLocation: Alger Hall 110\, Rhode Island College \nLight breakfast and Lunch included \nTickets: $50 for pre-registration\, group rates available \nRegister: BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://chwari.org/event/restorative-justice-practices-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
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SUMMARY:For Aquidneck Islanders
DESCRIPTION:Newport Hospital Forums for Community Health Needs Assessment\nNewport 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: \n-May 17th 10:00am – 12:00pm\, CCRI Newport\n-June 4th 6:00pm – 8:00pm\, Middletown Town Hall  \nThe goal is to obtain feedback on health concerns from community members all across Aquidneck Island so Newport Hospital can build programming to address these needs. \nFree meal provided for participants so spread the word! \nPre-register by clicking here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/for-aquidneck-islanders/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
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SUMMARY:CHW Gathering - Advocacy!
DESCRIPTION:CHWARI will host its next CHW Gathering on March 5 from 3-5 pm. The theme is ADVOCACY for the CHW role! \nContact Sarah at joinchwari@gmail.com for more information and to register.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-gathering-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
CREATED:20190104T220208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T220208Z
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SUMMARY:Local Foods at Schools
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to Give School Kids Locally Grown Food Taste Tests! \nRI 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.\n\nA training for volunteers and cafeteria event will be held at:\nAGNES E. LITTLE SCHOOL\n60 S Bend St.\, Pawtucket\n\nThursday\, January 24\, 2019 | 11:00am – 1:00pm\nLink Here for Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/local-foods-at-schools/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
CREATED:20181107T042344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T005051Z
UID:10000003-1544436000-1544441400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHWARI CHW Monthly Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe 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 to network! Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) has generously offered to host the first such gathering\, but gatherings will rotate monthly to different CHW sites that volunteer to host. \nIf you are a Community Health Worker and CHWARI member\, please consider joining us this December 10 from 3pm to 4:30pm. Members will receive an Eventbrite invitation early November. If you are a recently new CHWARI member\, please email joinchwari@gmail.com to inquire how to register.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/attend-chwaris-chw-monthly-gathering/
LOCATION:Rhode Island Parent Information Network\, 1210 Pontiac Avenue\, Cranston\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
CREATED:20181110T011914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181110T011914Z
UID:10000004-1543890600-1543921200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Behavioral Health Summit 2018
DESCRIPTION: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 to register link here. \nDate: December 4\, 2018 \nTime: 7:30am – 4:00pm \nLocation: Crowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick \nFee: $25 \nPresenters: \nMeet national expert and keynote speaker\, Dr. Susan Wehry\, Chief of Geriatrics at the University of New England\, former Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Disabilities\, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) and author of the Oasis curriculum. \nWe’ll also hear from state leaders and noted experts from across RI’s behavioral health community. The Summits’ panel discussions and small group workshops will allow for customized educational experiences for a variety of health care settings and needs. \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/behavioral-health-summit-2018/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T053000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190659
CREATED:20181121T004410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T004410Z
UID:10000006-1543201200-1543210200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Social Determinants of Infant Mental Health\, Policy\, and RI Programs
DESCRIPTION: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). \nTitle of Session 3: Social Determinants of Health\, Infant Mental Health\, and Public Health Policy and Programs in RI \nDate: November 26\, 2018 \nTime: 8:00 am registration; 8:30 am – 10:30 am Program \nLocation: Rhode Island College\, Alger Hall 110 \nSpeaker: Ana Novais\, MA Executive Director of Health\, RI Department of Health \n\nThis session explores the intersection of public health policy\, social determinants of health\, and infant mental health.  We will consider social determinants of health as they apply to individuals as well as to groups of people.  We will look at the RI Department of Health policies and programs in support of health for all RI infants\, toddlers\, and their parents.  And we will consider workforce needs with respect to cultural competence. \n\nLink here for more information and to register. \n \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/social-determinants-of-infant-mental-health-policy-and-ri-programs/
CATEGORIES:Events
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