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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nDecember 20\, 12:00-1:30pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give advice\, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. In that light\, this workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today!  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training\, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count\, but we will have other workshops in the future)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s Project Certification Specialist\, Daniel Dodd\, ddodd@ric.edu. Alternatively\, CHW Communications & Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops,Events,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Envision: CHW Self Care and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Envision Equity Invites you to their Office Hours! Are you a CHW\, supervisor\, or program manager looking for dedicated time to connect\, engage\, and receive support on topics that matter to you? Look no further! Our Office Hours provide the specialized guidance and resources you need to thrive. \n\n\n\nCHW Self Care and Best Practices will be the topic on December 20th!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/envision-chw-self-care-and-best-practices/2023-12-20/1/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T190000
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CREATED:20231206T201911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T201912Z
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SUMMARY:Diabetes Awareness Night
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Diabetes Awareness Event hosted by the RI Nurses Middle College. \n\n\n\nThe RI Nurses Institute Middle College High School is hosting a Diabetes Awareness Night on  Friday\, December 15th\, 2023 from 5pm- 7pm located at 150 Washington Street in Providence\, R.I. 02903. 2 RINI seniors have a special presentation about Diabetes Awareness. We also have community vendors for community resources and a job fair. Please share this with any community member that may be interested. \n\n\n\nThere is no charge for participation. Please email drosales@rinimc.org for questions or concerns. \n\n\n\nWe ask that vendors arrive between 4:30-4:45pm for setup. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to participate as a job fair vendor or a community resource vendor please sign up below. \n\n\n\nDecember 15th Diabetes Awareness Vendor or Donation Sign up
URL:https://chwari.org/event/diabetes-awareness-night/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T140000
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CREATED:20231201T185230Z
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SUMMARY:CHW Voices Holiday Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Note New Location!  \n\n\n\nCHW Voices for Leadership And Advocacy is a group that meets once a month virtually.  See schedule here: chwari.org/series/chw-voices/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent and future group members are invited to join them for an In-Person Holiday soirée!  \n\n\n\nFinally\, meet all those faces you may have seen on Zoom and connect with CHWs with the same interest in leadership and advocacy efforts for CHWs in Rhode Island! Join us for a chance to come together\, eat great food\, find new resources\, and create new connections for yourself and your organization. Please register by December 6.This event will replace the regular end-of-the-month meeting that would fall on the Christmas holiday.After the New Year\, the CHW Voices will meet again virtually on Monday\, January 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The group meets on the last Monday of the month at this same time. \n\n\n\n\nDate and time: Friday\, December 15\, 12 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\nNEW Location:  Family Service of Rhode Island: 134 Thurbers Avenue\, Providence\, RI 02905  (parking in the rear off Eddy Street). Map\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please click here to register.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-holiday-soiree/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231201T200506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T200748Z
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SUMMARY:Medicare CHW Financial Sustainability Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Community Health Workers are essential to addressing social determinants of health. Although research has proven CHW’s efficiency on improving the community’s health outcome\, we are still struggling to sustain positions. This webinar will examine the new Medicare ruling as a potential strategy to sustain part of the CHW workforce.This webinar is open to all. CCR-2109 recipients (CHWs\, CHW allies\, CHW program staff\, etc.) and their partners are encouraged to attend.Spanish interpretation services will be provided in real-time and a recording of the webinar will be made available after the session for those unable to attend the live webinar.. \n\n\n\n\nDate and time: December 14\, 2023 1:30 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nFormat: Virtual / Online\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nLearn more and register here.\n\n\n\n\nCheck this webpage soon to watch the recorded webinar if you can’t join the time above!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/medicare-chw-financial-sustainability-strategy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231201T160944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T161931Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture \n\n\n\nNavigating Treatment for Substance Use Disorders \n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Cecilia Fix\, Director of the Division of Addiction Medicine at Lifespan \n\n\n\nThis presentation will address how opioid addiction has come to be more deadly than ever before. The discussion will include information about the different types of addiction treatment available and how to access these treatments. Join us prepared with your questions and inquiries!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/navigating-treatment-for-substance-use-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T140000
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SUMMARY:Substance Exposed Newborn Conference
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 12\,  9 AM to 2 PMCrowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick or Online$20 \n\n\n\nThere’s still time to register for the sixth annual Substance Exposed Newborn (SEN) Conference! This conference brings together clinical\, research\, and community content experts to raise awareness of evidence and emerging best practices and policy information as well as statewide resources to support pregnant and postpartum people and their babies and families affected by prenatal substance exposure. \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://chwari.org/event/substance-exposed-newborn-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231201T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T201806Z
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SUMMARY:Unwinding of Medicaid Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Patient-Centered Medical Home Kids for the Unwinding of Medicaid in Rhode Island \n\n\n\nDon’t miss PCMH Kids Coffee with Pat and Beth. Kristin Sousa\, Medicaid Program director will join.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/unwinding-of-medicaid-coffee-hour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20230420T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153454Z
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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 will meet every other Tuesday via ZOOM.   \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
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-2/2023-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T130000
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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-4/2023-12-01/
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:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20240911T145750Z
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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-3/2023-12-01/
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:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20240306T190245Z
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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-2/2023-12-01/
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:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231201T191647Z
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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/2023-12-01/
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:20231128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231017T143502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T135524Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration Status Basics
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for this upcoming training opportunity! Immigration Status Basics will be held on November 28\, 2023 from 12:00PM to 1:30PM. During this training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognize different types of immigration status.\n\n\n\nIdentify public policies\, systems\, and decisionmakers that impact the health and well-being of immigrant and mixed-status households.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned immigration status problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/immigration-status-basics/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231219T152913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T160343Z
UID:10000714-1701082800-1701088200@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-2/2023-11-27/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231030T173654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T152824Z
UID:10000614-1701082800-1701088200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Voices
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\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/2023-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20230420T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153454Z
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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 will meet every other Tuesday via ZOOM.   \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
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-2/2023-11-21/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231103T175642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T151829Z
UID:10000619-1700568000-1700573400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Talk Saves Lives en Español
DESCRIPTION:Talk Saves Lives™ (TSL): Para las comunidades latinx e hispanas \n\n\n\nEsta presentación cubrirá lo que sabemos sobre la salud mental y el suicidio\, la investigación más actualizada sobre la prevención y lo que todos podemos hacer para ayudar a salvar vidas.Los participantes aprenderán sobre los factores de riesgo más comunes y las señales de advertencia en las comunidades latinx e hispanas\, así como la forma de mantenernos a nosotros mismos\, a nuestros seres queridos y a los de nuestra comunidad a salvo. \n\n\n\nLos participantes serán capaces de: \n\n\n\n\nDescribir el alcance del problema del suicidio en las comunidades latinx e hispanas\n\n\n\nDescribir el riesgo de suicidio y los factores de protección específicos de lascomunidades latinx e hispanas\n\n\n\nDescribir las señales de advertencia del suicidio\n\n\n\nExplicar cómo obtener ayuda para uno mismo o para alguien en una crisis suicida\n\n\n\nExplicar cómo buscar y ofrecer apoyo para uno mismo o para otros.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegístrate\n\n\n\n\nTalk Saves Lives for Hispanic /Latinx Communities \n\n\n\nTalk Saves Lives is AFSP‘s introduction to suicide prevention program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death\, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide\, and the strategies that prevent it.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will cover what we know about mental health and suicide\, the most up-to-date research on prevention\, and what we can all do to help save lives.Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs in Latinx and Hispanic communities\, as well as how to keep ourselves\, our loved ones and those in our community safe. \n\n\n\nThis module focuses on Latinx and Hispanic populations. This training will be presented in Spanish. We are looking into an English translation during the Zoom but that is only a tenative option.  If you would like to attend Talk Saves Lives in English\, go to www.afsp.org/rhodeisland to choose a date and register.    \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the scope of the problem of suicide within Latinx and Hispanic Communities\n\n\n\nDescribe suicide risk and protective factors specific to Latinx and Hispanic Communities\n\n\n\nDescribe warning signs of suicide\n\n\n\nExplain how to get help for yourself or someone in a suicidal crisis\n\n\n\nExplain how to seek and offer support for yourself or others\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/talk-saves-lives-en-espanol/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231103T191544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T191834Z
UID:10000620-1700123400-1700132400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Accelerator: Win-Win for Healthcare Employers and Employees
DESCRIPTION:Register!\n\n\n\n\nLearn about CHWARI’s new CHW Apprenticeship Program here: CHW Apprenticeship Program
URL:https://chwari.org/event/apprenticeship-accelerator-win-win-for-healthcare-employers-and-employees/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 107 Alger Hall\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231030T144633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T144945Z
UID:10000607-1699963200-1699966800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Skin Care: Back to the Basics
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors invites you to a VIRTUAL Lecture: Skin Care: Back to the Basics \n\n\n\nPresented by David Young\, RPh\, PharmD\, MBA  \n\n\n\nTrying to navigate all the skin care guidelines and conflicting messages is enough to give you wrinkles! Join us as we decipher the information and learn about some reliable and safe skin care tips.REGISTER here or contact jnessett@lifespan.org \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\n\nEnforce everyday treatment for the protection of the skin.\n\n\n\nDiscuss over the counter options for patients with various skin conditions.\n\n\n\nExplain proper everyday treatment for the protection of the skin.\n\n\n\nProvide a brief update on prescription options for the treatment of skin conditions.Location: This lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture.\n\n\n\n\nThe Lifespan Community Health Institute’s mission is to ensure that all people have the opportunities to achieve their optimal state of health through healthy behaviors\, healthy relationships\, and healthy environments. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/skin-care-back-to-the-basics/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20230420T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153454Z
UID:10000622-1699376400-1699380000@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 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 will meet every other Tuesday via ZOOM.   \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
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-2/2023-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231017T140550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T135550Z
UID:10000603-1698930000-1698935400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Federal Disabilities Benefits Training
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for this upcoming training opportunity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt this training you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize public policies that support – and sometimes harm – workers with disabilities.\n\n\n\nIdentify legal protections to keep employment during medical leave and available income supports for those who can no longer work.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned problem-solving strategies in partnership with those with disabilities that you serve.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Federal Disability Benefits training here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nAlso\, learn about the Immigration Status Basics Training on November 28th!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/federal-disabilities-benefits-training/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231219T152913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T160343Z
UID:10000713-1698663600-1698669000@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-2/2023-10-30/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231030T173654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T152824Z
UID:10000613-1698663600-1698669000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Voices
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\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/2023-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231016T182745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T140806Z
UID:10000602-1698399000-1698406200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:October 27th\, 2023- February 9th\, 2024Fridays 9:30am-11:30am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the training you need to apply for CHW Certification! \n\n\n\nThe FREE Community Health Worker Core Competency Training is intended to prepare participants for entry-level CHW positions in community-based social service\, healthcare and behavioral health settings. Its 12 modules are each aligned with a set of competencies defined by the Rhode Island Certification Board. Each module includes 2 hours of live zoom training plus 4 hours of training activities\, for a total of 72 training hours\, fulfilling the 70-hour requirement for RI CHW certification.  Applicants must be fluent in English.  \n\n\n\nSee the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here. \n\n\n\nLearn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here. \n\n\n\nClasses are Fridays 9:30am to 11:30am \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline is Monday\, October 23 at midnight.   Spots are limited! Apply ASAP! If you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health Implemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-8/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231017T152429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T132045Z
UID:10000605-1698321600-1698327000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Asthma CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:CHW Networking Gathering with RI’s Asthma Control ProgramOctober 26\, 12pm -1:30pm \n\n\n\nDo you work with clients who suffer from asthma? \n\n\n\nDo you suspect that maybe environmental or housing factors are contributing to asthma challenges? \n\n\n\nGather virtually with your fellow CHWs and Ashley Robinette\, MPH\, the Asthma Program Manager of RI’s Asthma Control Program\, to learn more about asthma and how to provide support and resources to clients and families. \n\n\n\nAfter the Q&A there will be time for CHW Networking! Bring links to your resources! \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/asthma-chw-networking-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20230914T182701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184156Z
UID:10000595-1698256800-1698264000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Oral Health CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:October 18th\, 6pm-8pm AND October 25\, 6pm-8pm* \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a CHW and want to support individuals’ health\, you NEED to pay attention to ORAL health as well as housing needs\, food quality and access\, mental health etc. Come hear about this crucial piece of overall health that often gets overlooked. Smile! \n\n\n\nDr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum\, Chief of the Oral Health Program at the RI Department of Health will instruct. \n\n\n\nCertificate of 6 hours upon completion. *You must attend both sessions.   \n\n\n\nRegister HERE! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\nA note – when you register you will get your own individualized Zoom link. Please do not share that link with colleagues\, and rather\, have them register separately. Thanks! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association of RI housed at the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/oral-health-chw-training-6/2023-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20230420T142044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153454Z
UID:10000528-1698166800-1698170400@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 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 will meet every other Tuesday via ZOOM.   \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
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-2/2023-10-24/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20231018T180028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T143250Z
UID:10000606-1698163200-1698170400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:If you are not yet certified but are interested in working as a Community Health Worker and also in receiving support to obtain certification – this is for YOU!   \n\n\n\nThe Community Health Worker Association of RI (CHWARI) and the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College are sponsoring a CHW Career Fair!! Fifteen CHW employers will be on site conducting interviews for about 20 open positions!  All of these positions are eligibile for an additional apprenticeship stipend (potentially $5000 to $9000 on top of your salary!) to help you get certified and prepared to be a great CHW! \n\n\n\nTime\, Location\, and Public Transportation\n\n\n\nOctober 24th\, 2023 from 4:00- 6:00pmRhode Island CollegeAlger Hall Room 110Providence\, RI 02908 \n\n\n\nRhode Island College is accessible by RIPTA bus #92 and 5 and 27 is nearby. See schedules.  \n\n\n\nEmployers with Open Positions\n\n\n\nSeveral employers will be there representing organizations including but not limited to: \n\n\n\n\nTides Family Services\n\n\n\nEBCAP\n\n\n\nThundermist\n\n\n\nBosWell\n\n\n\nLifespan\n\n\n\nPCHC\n\n\n\nTricounty\n\n\n\nBlackstone Valley Community Health\n\n\n\nAND MORE!!!!\n\n\n\n\nNeed help getting prepared?\n\n\n\nPlease reach out if you would like assistance in preparing a resume\, cover letter\, or interviewing skills in advance and we will do our best to connect to available services. Contact Tara LaMarre with interest! tlamarre@ric.edu. 401-456-8706 \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nRegistration link: https://forms.gle/XjZA3XqVK5gLtKgu7 \n\n\n\nCan’t make it but are interested in these jobs?Contact Tara LaMarre for more details!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-career-fair/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 107 Alger Hall\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Community Health Worker Association of RI":MAILTO:joinchwari@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154935
CREATED:20230921T185148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T185315Z
UID:10000601-1698148800-1698154200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nOctober 24\, 12-1:30pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give advice\, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. In that light\, this workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today!  \n\n\n\n*This workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training\, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count\, but we will have other workshops in the future)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications & Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-certification-application-workshop-6/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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