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SUMMARY:National Day of Racial Healing
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched in 2017\, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/national-day-of-racial-healing/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T133000
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SUMMARY:Justice Involved Families-CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Calling all CHWs who work with judicially-involved clients!  Learn about tools and how to attain resources that can benefit those you serve! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom DHCS.CA.gov\, “Justice-involved or judicially-involved persons are people who are now\, or have spent time\, in jails\, youth correctional facilities\, or prisons. They are at higher risk for injury and death than the general public. They face disproportionate risk of violence\, overdose and suicide.” Join CHWARI for this presentation explaining how CHWs can help support clients and familes of this vulnerable population.  \n\n\n\nTopics and resources \n\n\n\n\nSDOH (how are they affected in reentry\, and with current involvement) \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nTrauma Informed Care\n\n\n\nStrength based treatment \n\n\n\n\nThe presenter will be Koren Carbuccia (She/Her/Ella) CPD\,CPE\,CCHWS\,CPRSS\, Founder/Owner of WildLife Doula.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Koren:  \n\n\n\nIn her words\, “I provide  supportive services that are needed to help BIPOC People with a history of incarceration\, and eliminate disparities in Perinatal Postpartum and Community Health Care. As a BIPOC Woman with lived experience like the population I serve\, I know what it looks like to go through an ineffective community re entry process\, with no individual tailored support. I began this journey in 2005 and the same needs for judicially-involved women are not met to this day. \n\n\n\nWhy she started WildLife Doula:  \n\n\n\nWith 15+ years of experience\, and working for great organizations that molded me to this point\, I decided it was time to take my tools and education to create the environment for people who need Perinatal\, Postpartum and Community Health Services. My goal is to support a more prosperous future for them\, and their children.  \n\n\n\nIt really does take a village!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/justice-involved-families-chw-networking-gathering/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
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SUMMARY:Understanding Medicaid Redeterminations for Families with Children
DESCRIPTION:Are you a community health worker\, a professional\, or anyone who helps families navigate health care needs? Learn what restarting the Medicaid redetermination process means and how you can be prepared. \n\n\n\nIn this VIRTUAL session\, RIPIN and the RI Medicaid staff will provide detailed information about the resumption of annual Medicaid determinations. \n\n\n\nPresenters will share: \n\n\n\n\n An overview of the renewal timeline\, including how families can prepare for recertification.\n\n\n\n Guidance on how the Medicaid recertification process works for families who are still eligible.\n\n\n\n An explanation of coverage options for families losing Medicaid.\n\n\n\n Sources of specialized assistance for completing recertifications.\n\n\n\n Help detecting and escalating individual and systemic problems.\n\n\n\n\nLooking for more information? Visit the Be Ready. Stay Covered site.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/understanding-medicaid-redeterminations-for-families-with-children/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
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SUMMARY:Woman Care Free Screenings
DESCRIPTION:One of the best ways for your female clients to stay healthy is to have preventive screenings for breast cancer and cervical cancer. \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, January 20\, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Rhode Island Hospital Ambulatory Patient Center (APC) building\, the Lifespan Cancer Institute and Lifespan Community Health Institute are hosting a special breast and cervical cancer screening program for women aged 21 and older. No medical insurance is required.Learn more here!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/woman-care-free-screenings/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20231220T185849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T190119Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Winter Wellness Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness RI for a Winter Wellness Event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register email: jeremiah@namirhodeisland.org.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/nami-winter-wellness-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Certified Perinatal Workforce: Strong and Growing!
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health AmbassadorsVirtual LectureTuesday February 13\, 2024 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nThe Certified Perinatal Workforce: Strong and Growing! \n\n\n\nPresented by: \n\n\n\nQuatia Osorio\, BS-HSM\, BSBA\, SPM\, CCHW\, CLC\,MCHS\, CMCHW\, CPE\, CHC \n\n\n\nJoin LCHI to learn about the local certified perinatal workforce\, how it is expanding\, and the innovative work forces that are seeking to provide complementary and sustaining support to the struggling maternal health care arena in Rhode Island. The discussion will include the certified perinatal doula services\, doula referral hotline\, lactation programs services\, postpartum support initiatives\, and information about the new Certified Professional Midwifery Equity Initiative. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nProvide the definition of a doula and their scope of practice\n\n\n\nReview and highlight the community efforts to improve maternal health outcomes\n\n\n\nDescribe innovations in community practice\, programs\, and policies to assist in eliminating maternal health disparities\n\n\n\nIdentify current proposed initiatives to reduce maternal health disparities  \n\n\n\n\nLocation: This lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/lecture-certified-perinatal-workforce-strong-and-growing/
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:20240222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240216T155644Z
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SUMMARY:envision: Sustaining and Training CHW Work in Addressing Chronic Disease as Underlying Risk Factors
DESCRIPTION:OUR NEXT WEBINAR • NUESTRO PRÓXIMO SEMINARIO WEB \n\n\n\nSustaining and Training CHW Work in Addressing Chronic Disease as Underlying Risk Factors \n\n\n\nApoyo y capacitación para los CHW en su labor de abordar las afecciones crónicas como factores de riesgo subyacentes \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 22\, 20241:30pm EST \n\n\n\nThe pandemic limited access to preventive care and exacerbated chronic health conditions leading to worse health outcomes. Community Health Workers are recognized for their skills in addressing the underlying risk factors that worsened the impact of COVID-19. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar we are sharing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supported trainings available to CHWs to address chronic health conditions in their communities. We will also be exploring mechanisms to support this work fiscally.This webinar is open to all. We especially encourage CCR-2109 recipients (CHWs\, CHW allies\, CHW program staff\, etc.) and their partners 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\nRead more here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/envision-sustaining-and-training-chw-work-in-addressing-chronic-disease-as-underlying-risk-factors/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240202T155155Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person CHW Panel Discussion: “We Need To Get Paid For Our Value"
DESCRIPTION:“We Need to Get Paid for Our Value”:\n\n\n\nMaking the Community Health Worker Role and Peer Recovery Specialist Role Sustainable\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin CHWARI in-person on 2/26\, 1-4pm\, at Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare for a vibrant discussion with a panel of researchers (two of whom have lived experience of addiction) and CHWs/peer recovery specialists. This in an in-person event at Alger Hall Room 110 on the Rhode Island College campus. Zoom is only being used for registration purposes. \n\n\n\nThis event is a panel of researchers who were involved with a recent study of CHW/Peer role definitions and work conditions in Rhode Island\, published in Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. They will discuss their own experiences of working in these roles as well as the changes needed to make them sustainable on the program\, institutional\, and legislative levels.    \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\nRead Article\n\n\n\nPDF Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract: \n\n\n\nAfter decades of playing a critical role in extending healthcare to the most marginalized\, Community Health Workers (and more recently\, peer recovery specialists) are becoming widely recognized. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMSHA) to the American Journal of Public Health\, important voices have called to expand these roles in response to the staffing crisis facing healthcare and mental healthcare/substance use disorder treatment. However\, all is clearly not well. A series of recent publications have described wide-spread burnout\, emotional exhaustion\, moral injury\, economic exploitation\, and high workforce turnover. Although these impacts were intensified during the COVID 19 pandemic\, they began well before March 2020 and\, if anything\, have only worsened since. As one harm-reduction worker recently stated: “The new normal is a non-stop crisis.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnthony Thigpen\, CCHW/PRS \n\n\n\nI am a program coordinator for a program called Connect For Health. This program is housed in Lifespan’s Community Health Institute which connects men and women and families to resources in the community. I started out as a community health worker with Providence RI Transition Clinic at the Center for primary care\, and one of the founders of Docs For Health\, a tool that has been designed to screen and intervene for social determinants of health. Also\, formally incarcerated\, and recently celebrated 16 years of being free.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArryn A. Guy\, PhD \n\n\n\nInvestigator\, Brown University School of Public Health \n\n\n\nDr. Arryn A. Guy (she/they) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Rhode Island and an Investigator in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the Brown University School of Public Health. Dr. Guy’s work focuses on community-based participatory research with queer and trans communities to develop and implement evidence-based behavioral health interventions. Their work aims to heal negative psychological sequelae resulting from stigma\, support addiction recovery\, increase access to gender affirmative care\, and reduce HIV health inequities.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTee Dorsey\, CPRS  \n\n\n\nTee Dorsey\, CPRS has worked as a Community Health Worker\, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist\, Violence Interrupter and now works at Project Weber Renew as a Court Support Navigator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJon Soske\, PhD \n\n\n\nJon Soske is a person in long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and researcher at the Lifespan Division of Addiction Medicine.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSara Alavi\, MA \n\n\n\nMD Candidate at University of California\, San Francisco \n\n\n\nSara Alavi is a medical student at the UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program. She is pursuing an MD from the UC San Francisco and an MS from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health\, researching environmental health disparities and urban greening. Following her graduation from Brown University in 2021\, she completed a Fulbright-funded MA in Medical Anthropology at SOAS University of London. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLex Morales\, CCMC \n\n\n\nLex Morales is Pawtucket Program Manager for Project Weber/Renew
URL:https://chwari.org/event/panel-discussion-we-need-to-get-paid-for-our-value/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 107 Alger Hall\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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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:20240227T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240223T174155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T140252Z
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SUMMARY:Pawtucket & Central Falls CHW Network
DESCRIPTION:Open to Community Health Workers and those serving in similar roles serving the communities of Pawtucket and Central Falls.  \n\n\n\n\nMonthly\, in-person network meetings for training\, resource sharing\, and professional development. \n\n\n\nAccess to professional network of like-minded local change-makers.\n\n\n\n\nTo be held at the Pawtucket Family YMCA the last Tuesday of every month.  \n\n\n\nLead by Kinzel Thomas\, LCSW\, CCHW\, LCDP \n\n\n\nContact Kinzel at thomaski@familyserviceri.org for more information and to register! \n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/pawtucket-central-falls-chw-network-3/2024-02-27/
LOCATION:Pawtucket Family YMCA\, 20 Summer Street\, Pawtucket\, Rhode Island\, 02860
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
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SUMMARY:Oral Health CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:February 28 AND March 6\, 2024 from 6-8pm*\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
URL:https://chwari.org/event/oral-health-chw-training-7/2024-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
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SUMMARY:Food & Income Security Training
DESCRIPTION:Join MLPB and your RI community health worker colleagues for a training on supporting individuals with Food & Income Security on February 29th from 9:00AM to 10:30AM. During this training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize public policies\, systems\, and decision-makers that drive food and income security.\n\n\n\nIdentify key benefits and legal protections that bolster access to food and income.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned food and income security problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve.\n\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using the link below: \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdu2spzIvG9yRFmqJ0mFfGqnGgh3VBkuf#/registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you seen…\n\n\n\nThe MLPB Digital Digest is an open-access tool to help workforce colleagues navigate ongoing law and policy changes. It is intended to provide guidance and problem-solving strategies to address a range of key HRSN needs.  Check it out!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/food-income-security-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240206T185329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T170136Z
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SUMMARY:Self Care Refresh for CHWs Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Looking to give some attention to self care but don’t know where to start?  \n\n\n\nJoin CHWARI and fellow CHWs to learn approachable ways to start taking better care of you!  Quinten Foster\, MS (he/they)\, Director of Transgender Whole Healthcare at EBCAP will share practical techniques and strategies. The 1 hour presentation will be followed by a Q & A\, then 20 minutes of CHW networking.  Bring links to your resources!  \n\n\n\nFebruary 29th\, 202412pm-1:30pm\, via Zoom \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nSession Description: This session focuses on the practical application of self-care and burnout prevention strategies that may be supportive for CHWs. Attendees will learn about and practice various techniques they may choose to employ at work or at home\, such as mindfulness exercises\, cognitive re-framing\, and mind-body-spirit integration. \n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Quinten Foster\, MS (he/they) is the Director of Transgender Whole Healthcare at East Bay Community Action Program. They are a self-described “neurospicy” transmasculine person with personal and professional experience in the integrated healthcare and DEIB fields. They combine their lived experience and formal education in Health Psychology to create engaging\, meaningful learning experiences focused on the power of storytelling and human connection. Their favorite topics to facilitate include neuro-inclusive workspaces\, gender affirming practices\, and intersectional identity.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/self-care-refresh-for-chws/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240223T160911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T161128Z
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SUMMARY:Envision: CHW Affinity Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:RI CCR CHWs are invited to join the next Community Health Worker (CHW) only Community of Practice (CoP) session on Thursday\, February 29\, 2024 1:30 PM-3:00 PM! The CHW CoP is designed to support connections\, relationship-building and peer-to-peer learning for CHWs.  The goal of the CHW CoP is to provide a space for CHWs to share ideas\, best practices and build individual and collective capacity for strengthening the CHW workforce in a way that lifts up and honors the lived and professional experiences of CHWs. For the purposes of this CoP\, we are defining CHWs as an inclusive term. The CoP is designed for community health representatives\, community health workers and promotores\, who are frontline public health professionals that share life experience\, trust\, compassion\, cultural and value alignment with the communities where they live and serve.This 90 minute Community of Practice session will be held on 2/29/2024 @ 1:30 EST. Please use the following link to register:https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kde6qqDwqG9DALMXBvd6xTYCj60ZeDDyF [uwmadison.zoom.us]
URL:https://chwari.org/event/envision-chw-affinity-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T193406Z
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SUMMARY:HEZ Learning Community- Purposeful Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Purposeful Partnerships  HEZ Learning Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe March 2024 HEZ Learning Community will be on Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024\, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rhode Island College – 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue\, Providence\, Rhode Island. Join colleagues from across the state for a day of exploring the theme of the day\, Purposeful Partnerships. The day begins with breakfast\, check-in\, and exhibit tables at 8 a.m. and ends with raffle prizes and closing statements at 4 p.m. Register for the March 2024 Learning Community \n\n\n\nThe proposed Health Equity Zone (HEZ) Learning Community schedule is: Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024 (* Snow day will be Friday\, March 15\, 2024)Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\nRegister for March 12\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, please email morgan.duffney@health.ri.gov. \n\n\n\nTo propose ideas for future events\, complete this Workshop Development Form.  To become an exhibitor at a HEZ Learning Community Event\, sign up here. \n\n\n\nRead the latest HEZ news. To get HEZ news directly\, sign up here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hez-learning-community-4/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,HEZ Learning Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240306T192637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T192112Z
UID:10000750-1711026000-1711031400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversations- Networking and Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:This monthly virtual meeting explores pathways for peer support and resource sharing\, with a specific goal of empowering HEZ Collaborative members to reach across ZIP codes and find inspiration\, support\, solutions\, and common ground. \n\n\n\nThis group is a space for CHWs\, Family Navigators\, Resident Leaders\, and others from within the HEZ Collaboratives to share their experiences and gain resources and technical assistance.  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by WWHEZ Community Ambassador and CCHW Michele Mitchell. \n\n\n\nWhen: Third Thursday of every month 1-2:30 \n\n\n\nLocation: Virtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nContact info: WWHEZ at: westwarwickhez@thundermisthealth.org 401-799-5044 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/community-conversations-networking-and-peer-support/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Warwick HEZ":MAILTO:westwarwickhez@thundermisthealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240216T175940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T154629Z
UID:10000731-1711044000-1711049400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Taller de Solicitud de Certificación como CHW en Español
DESCRIPTION:Scroll down for English. \n\n\n\n¡Obtén tu Certificación como CHW! \n\n\n\nComienza a preparar tu solicitud\, incluye el portafolio\, para tu presentación a la Junta de Certificación de RI \n\n\n\nMarzo 21\, 2024   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nEsta presentacion sera via Zoom \n\n\n\nSi ya ha tomado una capacitación de Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios y desea orientación sobre cómo solicitar la certificación de CHW en RI\, en Español ¡Este taller es para usted!  (There is a workshop in English on February 22\, 2024.) Este taller virtual es gratuito te dará consejos\, preparar tu portafolio. Tenga en cuenta: CHWARI no proporciona la certificación en sí; esa autoridad reside en la Junta de Certificación de RI. Este taller te brindara una orientación básica\, pero lo remitirá al RICB para preguntas más complejas.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Obtener mi certificación CHW me ayudó a conseguir un ascenso en mi trabajo. También me ayudó a seguir adelante con la obtención de una Licenciatura en Ciencias del Comportamiento. Convertirse en una CCHW puede abrir tantas oportunidades\, que vale la pena el tiempo y el esfuerzo para obtener la Certificación.”   \n\n\n\n– Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\n\n\n\nLa certificación (o un plan con su empleador para obtenerla) esta certificaciion es necesaria para obtener el reembolso de Medicaid por sus servicios de CHW\, ¡Así que regístrese hoy! \n\n\n\n*Este taller está abierto a aquellos que: \n\n\n\n\nHan completado 70 horas de Capacitación como CHW de Competencia Básica\, o que actualmente están inscritos en un programa de capacitación que resultará en el cumplimiento de ese requisito (haber solicitado dicha capacitación no cuenta\, pero tendremos otros talleres en el futuro)\n\n\n\nSi están empleados como TCS deberan completar las 1000 horas de trabajo en los proximos dos meses\, sino tienen ya las horas requeridas.\n\n\n\nSi han completado (o cerca de) 50 horas de supervisión trabajando como CHW\n\n\n\n\nSi aún no ha completado la Capacitación de TCS de Competencia Básica\, únase a la Asociación de Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios de RI aquí para conocer las próximas oportunidades de capacitación.  \n\n\n\nRegístrate para este taller antes de Marzo 21\, 2024 Envía un correo electrónico a la Cordinadora Bilingue del Programa de CHWARI\, Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu con cualquier pregunta.  \n\n\n\n\nRegistrarse\n\n\n\n\n\nComparte el volante PDF\n\n\n\n\nEsta Capacitacion gratuita esta financiada por el Departamento de Salud del Rhode Island  y esta sera dirigida por La Asociación de Trabajadores Comunitarios de las Salud de RI en el Instituto de Educacion en cuidado de la Salud en Rhode Island College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn How to Apply for CHW Certification!\n\n\n\nCHW Certification Application Workshop en Español \n\n\n\nBegin preparing your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board \n\n\n\nMarch 21st\, 2024\, 6pm-7:30pm \n\n\n\nVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker core competency training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, in Spanish\, this workshop is for you!  (There is a workshop in English on February 22\, 2024.) These free virtual workshops will give advice about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; the RI Certification Board does. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonial:\n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science.  Becoming a CCHW can open so many opportunities\, that it’s worth the time and effort to get certified.”  \n\n\n\n– Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\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\n\n\n\nWill fulfill the 1000 CHW work hours required within the next two months\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 here ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nShare PDF Flyer\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator\, Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu. \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/taller-de-solicitud-de-certificacion-como-chw-en-espanol/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240301T160959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T161000Z
UID:10000747-1711184400-1711202400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Get health insurance questions answered!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/navigating-health-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240301T155949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T193910Z
UID:10000746-1712232000-1712237400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:"Independent CHWs\, Pros & Cons" CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about becoming an independent CHW? \n\n\n\nCome chat with Emily Bernstein of Wheelhouse Health (formerly Navigate Health) to learn what is involved with getting started as an independent worker! At Wheelhouse\, we work with clients directly and focus on providing health navigation and empowering individuals by teaching them tools to navigate their own care. We are approved to bill RI Medicaid for our services. We will discuss the benefits of this model\, and some of the hurdles that have come up. Get all your questions answered about what it’s like to be an independent CHW!  \n\n\n\nAfter the presentation there will be time for CHW Networking – please bring your resources to share.   \n\n\n\nApril 4th\, 202412pm-1:30pm via zoom \n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter:\n\n\n\nEmily Bernstein\, BCPA\, CHW (she/her/hers) \n\n\n\nAs a Board Certified Patient Advocate and Community Health Worker\, Emily Bernstein created Wheelhouse Health Navigation Services to ensure that everyone can understand and afford their healthcare journey. Our healthcare system is burdened with inherent inequalities and inefficiencies that make it increasingly difficult to utilize. With Wheelhouse Health\, Emily’s vision is to create a space where people can get help overcoming these burdens\, and to empower individuals to navigate their healthcare on their own. \n\n\n\nCredentials: \n\n\n\nBCPA (Board Certified Patient Advocate) https://www.pacboard.org/ \n\n\n\nCHW – RI \n\n\n\nCertificate in Patient Advocacy – UCLA Extension
URL:https://chwari.org/event/independent-chws-pros-cons-chw-networking-gathering/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,CHWARI Networking Gathering,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240315T142347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T153415Z
UID:10000769-1713204000-1713211200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Supervisor Training
DESCRIPTION:CHW Supervisor Training(Created by Community Health Workers for Community Health Workers) \n\n\n\nAdvanced\, 30 hour training for CHWs currently in the supervisor role or preparing for it \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 15th- July 1st\, 2024Weekly\, Monday 6-8pmVirtual in ZoomPlus weekly self-paced assignments \n\n\n\nAre you currently supervising Community Health Workers or are you preparing for that role? This FREE\, virtual\, 30 hour training delivered by former CHWs/CHW Supervisors is for YOU!The training gives you the tools you need to maximize your effectiveness. Experience in or deep familiarity with CHW work is necessary.  \n\n\n\nMust be fluent in English. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\nFoundation for CHW Supervision\n\n\n\nSupervision Practices\n\n\n\nRestorative Practices and Conflict Resolution\n\n\n\nHiring and Onboarding CHWs\n\n\n\nBuilding Community Partnerships\n\n\n\nKeeping CHWs Safe\n\n\n\nQuality Improvement &Community Health Worker Ethics\n\n\n\nSustaining Excellent Supervision\n\n\n\nAddressing Systemic Racism in Supervision\n\n\n\n\nRequirements: Rhode Island CCHW certified (or applying)\, employed in RI\, currently supervising CHWs or employer plans for you to do so\, reference information from a CHW with whom you have worked\, and reference information from your current employer. \n\n\n\nSchedule: Zoom classes are weekly on Mondays evenings from 6-8pm from April 15th through July 1st. Attendance is required at all sessions. Participants will also turn in weekly assignments of 1-2 hours/week\, for a training total of 30 hours. \n\n\n\nApply by April 9th at 5pm. If you have any questions about your appropriateness for this training\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\nIf that button didn’t work – try this one\n\n\n\n\nWe have found that some Lifespan employees are unable to login from their work computers due to a firewall issue.  We encourage you to try copying this link and trying it on a personal device: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKug-6FesYimCTU_JB4d9NHCGMX7e6-3_R8NlUNHZripRFvQ/viewform
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-supervisor-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240328T142137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T171835Z
UID:10000835-1713519000-1713529800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:Get the training you need to apply for CHW Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHWARI’s FREE virtual 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 3 hours of live zoom training plus 3 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\nThis CHW Core Training will run over ZOOM on Friday mornings\, 9:30am (ET) to 12:30pm (ET)\, from April 19 through July 12\, 2024. *Please note that this training has different weekly hours than our past core trainings.  This is 3 hours each week of zoom class and 3 hours a week of “homework.”*   \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a great time to apply for this training as participants will be encouraged to apply to our CHW Apprenticeship Program. This is an opportunity for new CHWs seeking certification to receive extra guidance\, training\, and monetary stipends. See here for Apprenticeship Program Requirements.  \n\n\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\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline is April 10 at 5pm.   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\n\n\nThis training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and implemented by CHWARI\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-9/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240322T160110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T145600Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration & Benefits Eligibility
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for a training on Immigration & Benefits Eligibility on April 22nd from 10:00AM – 11:30AM. This training was offered in early 2023\, and is being reprised on request from CHWs across the state. While much of the material will be similar\, the training will cover changes that have occurred in the last year.  By the end of this session\, you will have learned to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize the history of and recent changes to the public charge rule impacting immigrant and mixed-status households.\n\n\n\nIdentify the food security\, disability\, and health insurance benefits landscape for immigrant and mixed-status households.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned benefits problem-solving strategies in partnership with immigrant and mixed-status households\n\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom — please register here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/immigration-benefits-eligibility/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240404T185926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T132500Z
UID:10000838-1713960000-1713965400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:"RIPIN 101" CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Do you have clients with a loved-one with special needs? Come learn about all the support that RIPIN has to offer them. \n\n\n\nRIPIN helps Rhode Islanders navigate health care\, special education\, and healthy aging. Their team of peer professionals have personal experience caring for a loved one with special needs—allowing them to connect with their clients and provide the personal support they need to thrive.  \n\n\n\nExpect to learn about: \n\n\n\n\nSpecial education and supports\n\n\n\nSpecialized services for children and young adults with disabilities\n\n\n\nHealthcare and health insurance\n\n\n\nHealth education training\, support\, and resources\n\n\n\n\nThis session will be facilitated by Isabel Escobar\, RIPIN’s Family Voices Coordinator. Join your fellow CHWs to discover resources and then network with each other.  Bring links to your resources! \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ripin-101/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,CHWARI Networking Gathering,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240404T192137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T154656Z
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SUMMARY:EMPOWER: Justice-Involved CHW Support Team Group
DESCRIPTION:Overview: This support group is designed specifically for community health workers (CHWs) with justice involvement experience\, providing a safe space to share challenges\, receive support\, and enhance skills. Meetings will occur twice a month and will focus on topics related to professional development\, self-care\, and navigating reentry into the workforce. \n\n\n\nThe Justice-Involved Community Health Worker Support Group curriculum aims to provide CHWs with justice involvement experience a supportive environment to enhance their skills\, build resilience\, and navigate the reentry process successfully. Through interactive sessions\, peer support\, and access to resources\, participants will gain valuable tools and insights to thrive in their professional roles and contribute positively to their communities’ health and well-being. \n\n\n\nMeetings will be focused on topics including:  \n\n\n\n\nSetting Goals\n\n\n\nNavigating Reentry Challenges\n\n\n\nBuilding resiliance and coping skills\n\n\n\nEffective communication and conflict resolution\n\n\n\nProfessional Development and Skill Enhancement\n\n\n\nAdvocacy and Community Engagement\n\n\n\nLegal Rights & Resources\n\n\n\nCelebrating Progress and Looking Ahead\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Frequency: Twice a month. The initial schedule will be every other Thursday at 7pm: April 25th\, May 9th\, May 23rd\, June 6th.  \n\n\n\nMeeting Duration: 1 hour per session \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis support group is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and organized by CHWARI\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/empower-justice-involved-chw-support-team-group/2024-04-25/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240216T214446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T214447Z
UID:10000732-1714377600-1714406400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Public Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:“Innovative Approaches to Advance Health Equity” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/public-health-summit/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240315T150759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T142919Z
UID:10000770-1715158800-1715169600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:HIV Endorsement Training for CHWs
DESCRIPTION:*This training has been delayed from its original start date of 4/10* \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE – May 8- July 31\, 2024Wednesdays 9am-12pmVirtual over ZoomAttendance at all sessions is required. \n\n\n\n“I work with HIV positive women. This training made me feel more comfortable with my engagement skills.”– Katie Gonzalez\, CCHW\, CPRS \n\n\n\nThis entry level curriculum will provide specialized training for community health workers serving people living with\, at risk for\, and impacted by HIV/AIDS. It is open to certified CHWs who are fluent in English.  \n\n\n\nModules include: \n\n\n\n\nHIV Testing\, Antiretroviral Therapy\n\n\n\nClient Engagement and Motivational Interviewing\n\n\n\nSocial Determinants\, Special Populations & Stigma\n\n\n\nBehavioral Health (mental health\, substance use\, domestic violence\, grief & loss)\n\n\n\nCultural Humility and Advocacy\n\n\n\nHIV Public Health Policies\n\n\n\nEthics\, Professional Burnout/Stress\, Self-Awareness and Self-Care\n\n\n\n\nThis 45 hour virtual training takes place over 12 weeks\, with 36 hours live class time over zoom and nine hours of homework. This qualifies graduates to apply for RI Certification Board’s Specialty Endorsement in HIV.  Applicants must hold a current\, valid and in good standing credential through RICB (like a CHW Certification) or a health care practitioner certification/license. \n\n\n\nThe development of this curriculum was made possible with Co-Exist funding through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (OHHS)\, Ryan White Division. Deoshore F. Haig\, LCSW will be instructing. \n\n\n\nCertified CHWs should apply here by April 29\, 2024 at 5pm. If you have any questions\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\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\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hiv-endorsement-training-for-chws-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191027
CREATED:20240402T163619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T174439Z
UID:10000837-1715191200-1715202000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Interpersonal Violence Training for CHWs
DESCRIPTION:Interpersonal Violence Training for CHWsMay 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 & June 5\, 2024Wednesday evenings\, 6-9pmIn-person at Rhode Island College plus 15 hours of self-paced assignments \n\n\n\nDo you feel prepared to support a victim of interpersonal violence after disclosure? Do you know the best trauma-informed practices? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 30 hour training will aid community health workers in addressing interpersonal violence experienced by clients and help them to access community resources. This course will prepare community health workers with the skills needed to be a victim service advocate. Lisa Hoopis\, Director of Education and Training at Sojourner House\, will instruct. \n\n\n\nTraining includes information on: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDomestic violence\n\n\n\nSexual assault\n\n\n\nHuman trafficking\n\n\n\nBoundaries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrauma-informed care\n\n\n\nSafety planning\n\n\n\nCrisis intervention\n\n\n\nAnd more\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining will include guest speakers\, videos\, case studies\, group work\, and role plays. Fifteen hours will be in person at Rhode Island College and 15 hours will be synchronous. In-person attendance is required at all class sessions.  \n\n\n\nYou must have at least six months of experience as a community health worker in order to take this training.  If you have questions about this requirement\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu.  The deadline for the application is May 3\, 2024.  Apply now! \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Hoopis\, Director of Education and Training\, Sojourner House (she/they) \n\n\n\nLisa joined Sojourner House in 2019 as Director of Education and Community Programs. Lisa has taught in various departments\, as an adjunct faculty at Rhode Island College since 2014.  \n\n\n\nLisa is a former undergraduate and graduate student at Rhode Island College and is the former Director of the RIC Women’s Center. Lisa is currently a doctoral student at Johnson and Wales in Educational Leadership. Lisa works closely with school districts and agencies to provide professional and youth development\, training\, consultations\, curriculum development\, and assistance in setting up peer education and advocacy programs.  \n\n\n\nShe is a co-founder and active member of the RI HIV STI prevention coalition and an active member of the RI Cross Campus Collaborative to prevent sexual assault on campus. Lisa is a certified curriculum developer\, trainer\, and evaluator for the VAWA police academy and is co-chair of the RI crime victim service providers. Lisa specializes in inclusive\, comprehensive sexuality education and interpersonal violence prevention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/interpersonal-violence-training-for-chws/
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:20240510T123000
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SUMMARY:CHWs and Housing Training
DESCRIPTION:This training is to introduce community health workers to the “lay of the land” regarding housing in Rhode Island. You will learn about housing resources\, challenges\, partnering opportunities\, advocacy\, and employment of CHWs in the sector. The curriculum was developed by a subject matter expert at Haus of Codec in collaboration with CHWARI at RIC.  It will be presented by Julio E. Berroa (He/Xe\, They)\, Haus of Codec Executive Director. \n\n\n\nCompleters will obtain a certificate of completion from CHWARI. \n\n\n\nFive SEPARATE\, standalone trainings are being offered. Please sign up only for the one\, and only one\, you wish to attend. If you need to change dates later\, we will be happy to accommodate you and most likely will be able to given enough notice. \n\n\n\nApplication links are separate for all separate training dates. Please choose one: \n\n\n\nMay 10 12:30pm-4:00pm \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/npag2YgdBEeXZ4x37 \n\n\n\nMay 31 8:30am-Noon \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/W3yLQqRWEReteD8G8 \n\n\n\nJune 7 5:30pm-9:00pm \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/WwzBTPPJBMPEn3By9 \n\n\n\nJune 14 12:30pm-4:00pm \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/j3SvG8JLdmZBYdeT8 \n\n\n\nJune 28 8:30am-Noon \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/ATNJqYMSgkHKqWBT6
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chws-and-housing-training/2024-05-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T163000
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SUMMARY:HEZ Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024Theme: Celebrating Collaborations \n\n\n\nHEZ Learning Community events are held 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Breakfast and lunch are provided. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, please email morgan.duffney@health.ri.gov. \n\n\n\nTo propose ideas for future events\, complete this Workshop Development Form.  To become an exhibitor at a HEZ Learning Community Event\, sign up here. \n\n\n\nRead the latest HEZ news. To get HEZ news directly\, sign up here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hez-learning-community-5/
CATEGORIES:HEZ Learning Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T133000
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SUMMARY:"Bladder Problems" CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Has your client mapped out the fastest way to the restroom? Does your client depend on pads? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and learn common bladder control problems and how to guide your client to seek help! \n\n\n\nExpect to cover topics including: \n\n\n\n\nTalking about it – urinary incontinence\n\n\n\nGuide to pelvic floor exercise and bladder training\n\n\n\nResearch opportunities\n\n\n\n\nThis gathering will be facilitated by Denisses Cortorreal\, Community Liaison\, who has been trained by specialists from the Division of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Women & Infants Hospital. Denisses dedicates her time to sharing this important information to our communities in Rhode Island. Also she empowers women to seek treatment for urinary incontinence and educates them about research participation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/bladder-problems-chw-networking-gathering/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,CHWARI Networking Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191028
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SUMMARY:Public Health CCHW Training
DESCRIPTION:May 23 – July 25th\, 2024Thursdays\, 5:30-8:30pm \n\n\n\nApplication Deadline May 21st 5pm! \n\n\n\nCHWARI is excited to offer this training in Public Health to Rhode Island CHWs! This training is for Rhode Island certified CHWs only (or those currently in the process of applying). \n\n\n\nCommunity Health Workers will: \n\n\n\n\nAcquire a deeper understanding of the areas of public health and relationships between health of individuals\, organized entities\, and systems.\n\n\n\nGain the skills necessary to advocate for systems-level change towards improving public health in RI.\n\n\n\nHave a working knowledge of RI Public Health infrastructure and how the CHW role fits into it.\n\n\n\nUnderstand career/educational options in public health and the skills and educational opportunities necessary to advance and be successfully employed in these areas.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how individuals are impacted from systemic racism and social determinants of health; where they live\, learn\, work and play.\n\n\n\n\nTraining Modules Include: \n\n\n\n\nThe CHW Role in Public Health\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Place on Health\n\n\n\nEssential Skills and Knowledge Base (two modules)\n\n\n\nPublic Health Policy\n\n\n\nRI Public Health Infrastructure\n\n\n\nCHW Careers in Public Health\n\n\n\nUsing Case Study (or\, Storytelling)\n\n\n\nFinal Presentations & Debrief\n\n\n\n\nEarn 30 hours towards your CHW Certification! \n\n\n\nThe virtual Public Health Training will host Zoom classes on Thursdays\, 5:30pm – 8:30pm\, May 23 – July 25\, with an in-person final class at Rhode Island College on that final Thursday the 25th. (NOTE: there will be an assignment due before class begins — what we call “pre-work” — on May 23rd. This will be emailed to you the week before.) \n\n\n\nThere will be 23 hours of in-class time and approximately 7 hours of assignments to be completed in non-class time. Attendance is required at all class sessions. Please be sure to fill out ALL THREE SECTIONS of the application below. The deadline for the application is May 13 at 5pm. If you have any questions\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\n\nShare PDF Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/public-health-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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