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SUMMARY:Doula CHW Networking Gathering in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Join CHWARI for a presentation about doulas in Spanish and English.  Doula care is now covered by most insurances. Interdisciplinary doula Selena Evora cCID MPH will explain what a doula does for the community and for mothers. And\, how you can connect your clients with one! Bring your questions! \n\n\n\nPlease contact Lina Roman\, CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator\, with any questions at lroman@ric.edu \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n23 de Marzo del 2023\, 12-1pm Doula CHW reunión de Trabajo en Español  \n\n\n\nÚnete a CHWARI para una presentación sobre Doula en Español e Inglés. El cuidado  de Doula ahora está cubierto por la mayoría de los seguros médicos. Selena Evora eCID MPH Interdiciplinaria de Doula que trabaja para la comunidad y en especial para las madres nos enseñará  a conectar a tus clientas con Doula. \n\n\n\nTrae tus preguntas ! \n\n\n\nPor favor si tienes alguna pregunta ponte en contacto con Lina Roman Cordinadora Bilingüe de CHWARI: lroman@ric.edu  \n\n\n\n\nRegistrarse
URL:https://chwari.org/event/doula-chw-networking-gathering-in-spanish/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:HEZ Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:The March 2023 HEZ Learning Community will take place on March 9\, 2023\, at Rhode Island College at 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue in Providence\, Rhode Island. \n\n\n\nBreakfast\, check-in\, and exhibit tables will begin at 8 a.m. Ambar Delgado of the 02907 HEZ\, the day’s Master of Ceremonies\, will kick us off at 9:10 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact Morgan Duffney\, HEZ Program Coordinator. Additional information regarding location and parking details will be sent to all registrants in advance of the event.Space for the Learning Community is limited so please register now. We look forward to seeing you in March! \n\n\n\n\nSee Full Agenda and Reserve Spot
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hez-learning-community-2/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T120000
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SUMMARY:CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:We can’t wait to network with you!\n\n\n\nNext Networking Gathering: Friday\, Feb 24\, 12-1pm\n\n\n\nRegister for the February 24th Networking Gathering from 12pm-1pm\, which will feature our new Communications & Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares!   She will talk about her work as an Advocate at AS220 Youth as well as the new format for our CHW Gatherings that will feature important CHWs like YOU! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\nNew Gathering Format\n\n\n\nCHWARI wants to feature Community Health Workers more in our Monthly Networking Gatherings.  Do you have a work lesson or a story about your community you want to share? \n\n\n\nOur format is that the CHW will talk for 15 minutes about the work they do and then answer questions for 10 minutes.  The remainder of the time – about 30 minutes – will be comprised of networking and sharing\, where all CHWs can swap resources and brainstorm solutions. We will provide an honorarium paying the CHW for their hour of time. \n\n\n\nWould YOU like to request being featured in an upcoming gathering? Email joinchwari@gmail.com to let us know what you’d like to share about your work as a CHW and we would love to consider it! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Dimaura Tavares\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHWARI is thrilled to announce our new Communications and Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares! \n\n\n\nIn addition to great enthusiasm\, Dimaura brings to the position her experience as an Advocate at AS220 Youth\, a non-profit arts program for at-risk youth.  Empowering youth and connecting them with opportunities will always be close to her heart. She is passionate about expressing herself though art and being a helping\, supportive hand to her community.   \n\n\n\nDimaura is excited to bring fresh energy and diversity to the CHWARI team. Her email is still being set up but for now she can be reached at joinchwari@gmail.com. Get ready to meet her at our next CHW Networking Gathering Feb 24th! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-networking-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:World CHW Activate Call
DESCRIPTION:CHW Impact organizes a monthly call with community health workers from around the globe! The February Monthly call will take place on February 22\, 2023 from 10 am Eastern Time. One of our RI CHWs brought it to our attention.  As as far as we know\, you just join the zoom to sign up.  Agenda: \n\n\n\n\nDuring the Meet and Greet session\, we will spend some time welcoming new members to the CHW Advocacy Network.\n\n\n\nThe CHW engagement will provide Activate Tactic updates as well as a Sign Up Demo to the Community Advocacy Course.\n\n\n\nMadeleine and Carey will provide us with updates on research and advocacy strategies.\n\n\n\nWe will share feedback on the process and announce finalists for the CHW representative positions on the Africa Frontline First (AFF-CF) and High Council boards. \n\n\n\nComments and questions on Pauline Keronyai’s previous presentation on the CHW AIM tool.\n\n\n\nWe’d like to hear your ideas on how to improve Viber Challenge\n\n\n\nDiscuss strategies from Migori County on National Association formation and steps towards a National CHW Convention.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease spend some time reading Meeting Notes before the meeting and you can ask clarifying questions through the chat. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81519501594?pwd=V1d1YkFZL0JwWXhkOHVDeFdJR005Zz09  \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 815 1950 1594Passcode: 696234 \n\n\n\nThe meeting organizer is:  \n\n\n\nCarolyne Faith Wanyonyi \n\n\n\nCHW Engagement Lead | Community Health Impact Coalition \n\n\n\nMobile: +254721227173 | +254738420642 \n\n\n\nwww.chwimpact.org | @chw_impact |@CarolFaithW
URL:https://chwari.org/event/world-chw-activate-call/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T150000
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SUMMARY:A National Overview and History of CHWs
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) in a four-part webinar series aimed at demonstrating how regions\, states\, tribal nations\, and territories are advancing the CHW workforce by moving toward sustainability.  This series will cover a range of topics from a national overview and history of CHWs to tools and resources that are being developed by and with Community Health Workers and allies from across the country.  This multi-region webinar series is hosted by OASH Regions 1\, 2\, 4\, 6\, and 7. \n\n\n\nRegister for session one\, here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_q1gZDMnkTU-LJH8EslC1gQ [gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com] \n\n\n\nThis session will provide a historical overview of the CHW workforce and provide examples of the various ways in which they have engaged in the health and well-being of individuals and communities. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nDenise Smith\, Executive Director\, National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)\n\n\n\nHoney Yang Estrada\, Director\, North Carolina Community Health Worker Association\n\n\n\nFelecia S. Barrow\, Director of Operations\, ConnectHealth\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Roshunda Ivory at roshunda.ivory@hhs.gov_______________________________________________ \n\n\n\nThe Community Health Worker Workforce – Getting to Sustainability is a four-part series aimed to demonstrate how regions\, states\, tribal nations and territories are advancing the CHW workforce by moving towards sustainability. This webinar series is hosted by OASH Regions 1\, 2\, 4\, 6 and 7. \n\n\n\nGoals/Objectives for the Series include: \n\n\n\n\nIncrease awareness of the professional CHW workforce among federal and state agencies\, organizations\, community partners\, employers and allies represented in the regions.\n\n\n\nDisseminate and have considered the adoption/adaptation of various CHW sustainability related tools and resources by multiple other states in the country.\n\n\n\n\nSave the Dates \n\n\n\n\nSession 1: January 26th\n\nA National Overview and History of CHWs\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: February 23rd\n\nEarly Implementation Strategies: Building the Infrastructure for the CHW Workforce\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3: March 30th\n\nCHW Sustainability Strategies: Advancing Practice and Policy\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 4: April 27th\n\nSustaining Efforts for the Long-term: The Implementation of Resources and Tools from Across the Regions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll sessions will be held on the 4th Thursday of the month from 3:00PM to 4:30PM ET.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/a-national-overview-and-history-of-chws/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221227T120000
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SUMMARY:Pawtucket & Central Falls Chw Networking Series!
DESCRIPTION:Family Service of RI and LISC RI’s networking series is open to Community Health Workers and those in similar roles serving the communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls. \n\n\n\nMonthly in-person network meetings for training\, resource sharing and professional development.Monthly virtual office hours with network facilitator for drop in support.Access to professional network of like-minded\, local change-makers.\n\n\n\n2022 NETWORK MEETING DATES:\n\n\n\nTo be held in person at Adams Public Library in Central Falls\, from 12:00-1:30PM \n\n\n\nMay 31June 28July 26August 30September 27October 25November 29December 27\n\n\n\nSee Flyer here! \n\n\n\nIndividuals particpating in the network meetings may be eligible to receive CEU’s for qualifying meetings through the RI Certification Board of Community Health Workers. \n\n\n\nContact Kinzel at thomaski@familyserviceri.org for more information! \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer:
URL:https://chwari.org/event/pawtucket-central-falls-community-health-worker-networking-series/2022-12-27/
LOCATION:Adams Public Library\, 205 Central Street\, Central Falls\, Rhode Island\, 02863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T180000
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SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para CHW latinas/ Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS \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 5:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m.\, hasta 27 de Diciembre del 2022. Las clases se realizaran via zoom. Este group estara auspiciado por CHWARI/RIC y dirigido por Lina Roman/Coordinadora Bilingue del Program.  \n\n\n\nEl trabajo que realiza un CHW or Promotor de Salud es vital para nuestras comunidades. Ahora mas que nunca debemos cuidar nuestra salud mental\, fisica y emocional para poder hacer un trabajo con excelencia.  \n\n\n\n“NO FALTES\, TE ESPERAMOS Y AYUDANOS A CORRER LA VOZ”  \n\n\n\nCalendario de Reunions (5pm-6pm): Junio 28\, Julio 12\, Julio 26\, Agosto 9\, Agosto 23\, Sep 6\, y cada dos Martes hasta 27 de Diciembre del 2022 \n\n\n\n\nEl enlace para la reunión\n\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87687160716?pwd=T1M4NVlyM3lGNEJXeUEyNjVQY2hNUT09 \n\n\n\nPreguntas? Envia un correo electronico a Lina Roman: lroman@ric.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUPPORT GROUP FOR LATINX COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYes! It’s finally here in Rhode Island. We will have the opportunity to have our voices heard\, express ourselves freely and most importantly—receive the support we need as community health workers. \n\n\n\nThis ongoing support group is being hosted by CHWARI and facilitated by its new CHW Bilingual Program Coordinator\, Lina Roman (CCHW).  It will meet twice a month\, every other Tuesday 5pm-6pm\, through December 2022. Meetings will happen via ZOOM.   \n\n\n\nThe work done by CHWs is vital for our communities! Now more than ever\, we should take care of our mental\, emotional\, and physical health so that we can serve with excellence. \n\n\n\n“DON’T MISS IT! WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU. HELP SPREAD THE WORD!” \n\n\n\nMeeting Schedule (5pm-6pm): Jun 28\, Jul 12\, Jul 26\, Aug 9\, Aug 23\, Sep 6 and every other Tuesday until December 27\, 2022 \n\n\n\n\nLink to Join Meeting\n\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87687160716?pwd=T1M4NVlyM3lGNEJXeUEyNjVQY2hNUT09 \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Bilingual Program Coordinator\, Lina Roman: lroman@ric.edu
URL:https://chwari.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-chw-latinas-latinx-chw-support-group-2/2022-12-13/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000
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SUMMARY:West Warwick Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Virtual West Warwick community conversations with CHWs and public health workers.  \n\n\n\nCHWs that work around West Warwick and South County meet monthly for community conversations. This may be a great opportunity to connect with CHWs and organizations outside of the urban core and locate potential supports and collaborations. \n\n\n\nThe next session will be November 17th from 1pm – 2pm. Below you will find additional details. \n\n\n\nPlease feel free to join CCHW Michele Mitchell and other CHWS at this month’s conversation. \n\n\n\nOn the agenda this month will be introductions\, sharing of any challenges/issues for problem-solving support\, event sharing\, and a self-care close.  \n\n\n\nZoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6542803200?pwd=M3MxeXVhdXRCSUtyL2NoVXdFSUNzQT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 654 280 3200   |  Passcode: 690387
URL:https://chwari.org/event/west-warwick-community-conversations/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220826T173000
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SUMMARY:MEMORY LOSS PREVENTION INFORMATION DINNER
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 26 5:30 pm – 7:00pm\n\n\n\nLet’s make a generational impact on Alzheimer’s Prevention in the African-American Community.  Join us! Bring your questions on Alzheimer’s\, Dementia\, & Memory Loss Prevention to our health experts. Hear how you can take action today! \n\n\n\nFriday\, August 26 5:30 pm – 7:00pmRay Hall Conference CenterButler Hospital 345Blackstone Blvd Providence\, RI 02906 \n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\nSee Flyer!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/memory-loss-prevention-information-dinner/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T130000
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CREATED:20220729T143140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T165821Z
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SUMMARY:A Day in the Life of a Community Health Worker
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for new CHWs or those looking to get hired \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 24th\, 11am-1pm \n\n\n\nVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nAre you beginning your journey as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or looking to get started?  Attend this free\, virtual workshop to hear from employed CHWs and ask questions of CHW employers.  This two hour\, interactive session will be facilitated by staff of the Rhode Island Parent Information Network and feature CHW and CHW employers from a variety of community agencies.  Assistance with Spanish translation will be limited and will occur through the chat box feature. \n\n\n\nExpect to: \n\n\n\nLearn how to share your own personal story about coming to CHW workLearn about interviewing\, resume building and onboarding processesHear from employed CHWs who work in a variety of workplacesHear from CHW employers about what they are looking for in CHW applicantsHave a ‘Question & Answer’ opportunity with CHWs and CHW employers; come with questions!\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nFunded by the RI Department of Health and sponsored by CHWARI \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Un Día en la Vida de un Trabajador de Salud Comunitario”\n\n\n\nUn taller para nuevos TCS o aquellos que buscan ser contratados \n\n\n\n24de agosto\, 2022 de 11am-1pmVirtual a través de Zoom \n\n\n\n¿Estás comenzando tu viaje como Trabajador de Salud Comunitario (CHW) o estás listo para comenzar? Asiste a este taller virtual gratuito para escuchar a los TCS empleados y hacer preguntas a los empleadores de TCS. . Esta sesión interactiva de dos horas será facilitado por el personal del Rhode Island Parent Information Network\, y ofrecido a CHW y varios empleadores de agencias de la comunidad de CHW.Espera lo siguiente: \n\n\n\nAprende cómo compartir tu historia personal cómo empezaste a ser un CHW.Aprenderás sobre los procesos de entrevistas\, creación de currículums e incorporaciónEscucharas a los TCS empleados que trabajan en una variedad de lugares de trabajoEscucha de los empleadores de CHW y lo que están buscan en un candidato al aplicarTendrás la oportunidad de hacer “preguntas y obtener respuestas” con los empleadores de TCS; ¡Trae tus preguntas!\n\n\n\n\nRegístrate aquí\n\n\n\n\nPor favor\, envía tus preguntas a joinchwari@gmail.com.Financiado por el Departamento de Salud de RI y patrocinado por CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-community-health-worker/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T153000
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SUMMARY:Hunger Elimination Task Force- Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:July 26: Innovative Partnerships in Healthcare\n\n\n\nMark your calendar for the upcoming quarterly meeting of the Rhode Island Hunger Elimination Task Force. \n\n\n\nJoin us to:• Meet other Rhode Islanders working to reduce hunger and increase access to healthful\, affordable\, culturally appropriate food• Join a small\, motivated subgroup focused on a critical issue\, such as improving delivery services for food insecure homebound people\, getting more local food into the emergency feeding system\, or improving the way SNAP works in the state• Learn from people who work in healthcare\, city government\, and community-based organizations across RI about how their work is making an impact \n\n\n\nRegistered Task Force members will be automatically added to all upcoming meetings. If you’re not already signed up\, visit rifoodcouncil.org/HETF to join. Contact info@rifoodcouncil.org with questions and to request translation or closed captioning services.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hunger-elimination-task-force-healthcare/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20220615T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T151842Z
UID:10000168-1655546400-1655568000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:World Refugee Day
DESCRIPTION:The celebration will take place Saturday\, June 18th\, from 10 AM-4 PM at the parking lot of the Refugee Dream Center\, 747 Broad Street\, Providence\, RI 02907. Join them in celebrating and honoring the lives of refugees worldwide! You can support their event by forwarding this email to your networks. Bring friends and family! We hope to see you there!  \n\n\n\nWant to volunteer for WRD 2022 celebration? \n\n\n\nPlease contact volunteer.refugeedreamcenter@gmail.com or call 401 300 0544
URL:https://chwari.org/event/world-refugee-day/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20220324T013156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T173343Z
UID:10000115-1648641600-1648645200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHWs Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION: “What’s On Your Mind?”\nCHWs Networking Gathering\n Wednesday\, March 30\n12pm-1pm\, via Zoom\nCome talk with other CHWs about exciting projects\, challenging clients\, employment issues\, the new CHW Medicaid reimbursement coming down the pike\, and whatever else comes up. You decide! This Zoom gathering is hosted by the Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island. \nWednesday March 30\, 12pm-1pm \nRegister here and be sure to answer the question\, what do you want to talk about?!: \nhttps://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqd-6prDoiE9M2hOQ6rKkrsGe0OxFEu9AN \n(After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) \nChallenge and Favor Please! We need to grow CHWARI to bring the full strength of CHWs to help Rhode Islanders ALL shine with good health and well-being. Please bring a CHW along to the gathering who is not yet a member of CHWARI! \nSee Printable Flyer Here!\nEmail any questions to joinchwari@gmail.com! \nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chws-networking-gathering/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20220211T235407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T235504Z
UID:10000108-1646334000-1646506799@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association New England Family Conference
DESCRIPTION:MARCH 4-5\, 2022\nTo register\, visit alzfamilyconference.org or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 \nA FREE virtual conference for individuals living with dementia and family caregivers\n\nFEATURING:\nMarch 4th:\nA One-Day Conference for Individuals Living with Dementia\nSessions include:\nLife After a Diagnosis: A Panel of Individuals Living with Alzheimer’s and\nLiving with Alzheimer’s Educational Series \nMarch 5th:\nA One-Day Conference for Family Caregivers\nSessions include:\nViviendo con Alzheimer: experiencias del cuidado familiar (Presented In Spanish)\nKeynote: Caregiver Conversations: Journey of Hope\, Panel of Caregivers\nLegal & Financial Issues to Consider with Alzheimer’s Disease\nCaregiving\, Ambiguity and Finding The Tools To Thrive and Flourish\nThe Journey of Grief Throughout Caregiving: It Begins with the Diagnosis \nClick Here To Join Our Family Conference Facebook page! \nREGISTER / LEARN MORE\nTo register\, visit alzfamilyconference.org or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900
URL:https://chwari.org/event/alzheimers-association-new-england-family-conference/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20220211T232808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T232854Z
UID:10000106-1645088400-1645092000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:¡Grupo de Apoyo Para Promotores de Salud en español!
DESCRIPTION:(Support group for Spanish speaking CHWs) \nel 17 de Febrero de 2022\n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, (hora eastern)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMHP Salud los invita a un espacio virtual abase del Covid-19 diseñado para promover apoyo en temas relcionados con sus sugerencias que impactan a un(a) promotor(a) de salud.  Un espacio virtual diseñado especialmente para Promotores de Salud por Promotores. Una red de apoyo profesional creando opurtunidades de aprendizaje con el propósito de alinear las mejores practicas en cada sesión virtual. \nUnase para la opurtunidad de desaroyar su conosimento y practica sobre el impacto del autocuidado y la salud mental que sostiene y promueve nuestro trabajo en la comunidad. \nPlaticas/Discusiones sobre: \n\nlos desafíos experimentados durante la pandemia (Covid-19)\nlas mejores prácticas y estrategias de los Promotores de Salud al trabajar con la población de su centro de salud. (opurtunidad de fortlezer y compartir)\nel bienestar y beneficios del autocuidado\nherramientas y recursos relacionado a los temas de las sesiones\n\nEl Grupo de Apoyo programado trimestralmente: 2:00PM a 3:00PM ET \nPara registrarse por favor use el sitio web:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nregistrarse
URL:https://chwari.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-promotores-de-salud-en-espanol/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20211110T203655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T203818Z
UID:10000097-1638415800-1638446400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:The Three R's of Hoarding - Hosted by RI Elder Info
DESCRIPTION:RI Elder Info Event\nDecember 2nd\, 2021\n8:30 am-5pm\nIn-Person OR Zoom\nCompulsive hoarding\, or “Hoarding Disorder”\, is a recognized mental disorder featured in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition). Join RI Elder Info for this In-Person or Zoom Event to learn about The Three R’s of Hoarding: Recognition\, Resources and Realistic Actions. \nLink to Register\nWHERE\nOverlooking the beautiful Greenwich Bay at the East Greenwich Veteran Firemen’s Association at 80 Queen St East Greenwich 02818. \nMasks will be required. If you would prefer not to wear a mask we are happy to welcome you virtually. \nCOST\nPre-Registration is required \nCost $75 per person \nContinuing Education Units have been applied for in the following professions: \nSocial Workers\, Mental Health Counselors\, Licensed Chemical Dependency Professionals\, Peer Recovery Specialists\,  Community Health Workers\, Building Inspectors\,
URL:https://chwari.org/event/the-three-rs-of-hoarding-hosted-by-ri-elder-info/
LOCATION:East Greenwich Veteran Firemen’s Association\, 80 Queen Street\, East Greenwich\, RI\, 02818\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T070000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20211029T192110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T192417Z
UID:10000096-1636002000-1636009200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Senior Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin RI Elder Info on on their Facebook page to watch the 2nd Annual Virtual Senior Resource Fair! Medicare\, Medicaid\, Social Security\, Alzheimer’s Senior Center Events and Emergency Preparedness will all be discussed! Guests will answer your questions in real time!\n \nSee their website: https://rielderinfo.com/ \nSee their Facebook announcement: https://www.facebook.com/RIElderInfo/posts/1851161198401201
URL:https://chwari.org/event/virtual-senior-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20210524T193102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T193240Z
UID:10000091-1624597200-1624608000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Conference: Creating Wellness In Your Life and Work
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nFlyer here!\nVirtual event for community health workers to be in community while focusing on caring for the self\n\nKey Speaker: Dr. Peggy Swarbrick\nDr. Swarbrick is the Associate Director of the Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies and a Research Professor in the Applied Department of Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University and CSPNJ Wellness Institute Director.\n\nBreakout Work\n\nFocus on your target client population as you put the Wellness Lessons to work in breakout groups.   \nBrought to you by CHWARI\, the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College\, and funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health \nRegister here!\nLink to flyer!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-conference-creating-wellness-in-your-life-and-work/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20201209T213050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T213606Z
UID:10000088-1608285600-1608291000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Mobilization Strategy Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join NACHW Friday\, December 18\, 2020 3-4:30pm ET \nMorehouse School of Medicine\, funded by the Office of Minority Health\, is implementing the National COVID- 19 Resiliency Network (NCRN). The purpose of NCRN is to coordinate a strategic and structured national network of national\, state/territorial/tribal and local public and community-based organizations that will mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minority\, and rural populations. \nThe National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) is a non-profit\, membership organization of CHWs and allies\, united across geography\, ethnicity\, and sector to support communities in achieving equity and social justice. NACHW is a national strategic partner of the Morehouse NCRN initiative. \nTopics to be discussed include: \n\nNational COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) Overview\nOverview of the NCRN CHW mobilization strategy:\n\nNCRN Community engagement\, Advisory Board & Community Coalition  board\nCHW environmental scan and listening sessions conducted by NACHW\nCHW recruitment (CHWs include\, promotores de salud\, Community Health Representatives\, Community Health Aides\, Community Outreach Specialists\, peers\, ect) from communities of focus in the NCRN initiative to provide subject matter expertise\, infrastructure\, support\, and direct community engagement.\nCommunity Bridges CHW capacity-building program for Community-Based Organizations\nDiscussion of communication & information dissemination\n\n\nQ & A\n\nTo register for the webinar please click HERE\nFor questions\, please contact awlivingston@msm.edu\n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-mobilization-strategy-information-webinar/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20201125T215655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T215655Z
UID:10000085-1606998600-1607002200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Spanish Bienestar Financiero
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpanish Bienestar Financiero 12/3/20 at 5:30pm \nhttps://bienestarfinanciero-pvdpromise.eventbrite.com\n\nAcompáñenos a este taller interactivo\, el cual lo ayudará a comprender mejor cómo sus decisiones financieras afectan su bienestar general. Usted recibirá consejos prácticos y herramientas para ayudarle a mejorar la administración del dinero y lograr sus metas financieras. En este taller GRATUITO usted aprenderá: \n La importancia de establecer metas financieras y cómo alcanzarlas \n Cómo hacer un presupuesto personal y un plan de ahorro \n Cómo obtener una copia gratis de su reporte crediticio \n Pasos para mejorar su puntaje de crédito
URL:https://chwari.org/event/spanish-bienestar-financiero/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20201125T215529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T215529Z
UID:10000084-1606825800-1606829400@chwari.org
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/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20201109T200740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T202457Z
UID:10000083-1605769200-1605772800@chwari.org
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/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20200715T200445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T200649Z
UID:10000073-1596693600-1596700800@chwari.org
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/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20200302T203028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T000205Z
UID:10000067-1585198800-1585225800@chwari.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20200304T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T231504Z
UID:10000068-1584016200-1584021600@chwari.org
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:20260405T155457
CREATED:20191114T013628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T191225Z
UID:10000026-1580443200-1580461200@chwari.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260405T155457
CREATED:20191125T200510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T200510Z
UID:10000024-1576234800-1576240200@chwari.org
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T090000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191031
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/
LOCATION:Rhode Island
CATEGORIES:Events,TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T133000
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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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