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SUMMARY:diabetes Alert Day
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for Diabetes Alert Day® Diabetes Alert Day® is a one-day “wake-up call”\, observed by the American Diabetes Association on the fourth Tuesday in March\, focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.  This year it’s observed on March 24\, 2026.     Prediabetes leads to type 2 diabetes\, putting you at risk for serious health complications including blindness\, kidney failure\, heart disease\, stroke and loss of toes\, feet\, or legs. If you’re among the 1 in 3 Rhode Island adults with prediabetes\, Ready for Health\, and evidence-based lifestyle change diabetes prevention program\, can help. Ready for Health is offered by community and health agencies through the Rhode Island Department of Health.    Here are some ways your agency can help to support this important public health program:  Include Alert Day on your website and/or post about it on your social media.   Diabetes Alert Day® is on March 24\, 2026. Promote “TAKE IT. SHARE IT.” Find out your risk for diabetes with a quick online test at Prediabetes | Department of Health or Take the Test – Prediabetes (Spanish) | Diabetes | CDC.  Receive a high score? Check out Ready for Health\, a national CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program offered locally\, at Community Health Network.  Incorporate Alert Day into your agency’s newsletter.  Diabetes Alert Day® is observed on the fourth Tuesday in March by the American Diabetes Association.  This is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.  Join us as we help our community prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes!  Find out your risk for diabetes with a quick online test at Prediabetes | Department of Health or Take the Test – Prediabetes (Spanish) | Diabetes | CDC.  Receive a high score? Check out Ready for Health\, a national CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program offered locally\, at Community Health Network. Host a “Screen and Refer” event at your agency or healthcare office.   Participants can take the quick online Prediabetes | Department of Health or Take the Test – Prediabetes (Spanish) | Diabetes | CDC and anyone who risks high can be referred to\, or self-refer to\, the Community Health Network.  Promote Ready for Health classes listed on the Community Health Network calendar and/or share this outreach flyer of currently enrolling cohorts!   \n\n\n\nAlert Day can be any day! Promote or host a diabetes prevention event anytime.For support\, contact Lori Clark\, Diabetes Prevention Manager at lori.clark@health.ri.gov.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/diabetes-alert-day/
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SUMMARY:Recovery Friendly Virtual Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:On March 26 there will be a virtual job fair with Recovery Friendly Workplaces.  \n\n\n\nAnyone can attend this job fair and it is especially curated for those who identify as being in or seeking recovery from substance use and mental health struggles. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event is a collaborative effort organized by: \n\n\n\nRecovery Friendly RI\,  Work4Wellness\, and the Department of Labor & Training
URL:https://chwari.org/event/recovery-friendly-job-fair/
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SUMMARY:RICB Info Session
DESCRIPTION:When: Apr 7\, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\nDo you know all the ways the Rhode Island Certification Board website can make your life easier? It’s time to find out! \n\n\n\nJoin Treasure Gallagher from the Rhode Island Certification Board (RICB) virtually for this information session. She will share for 30 minutes and then there will be 30 minutes for CHW questions. Attend to learn about how to: \n\n\n\n\nUpload training certificates the day you get them…then it’s done!\n\n\n\nLook up when a credential expires\n\n\n\nChange your email address so that you never miss important reminders\n\n\n\n\nShe will also touch on upcoming changes to the renewal of the RI CCHW credential\, including the changes to the ‘lapsed’ certification status.  And more!  \n\n\n\nThough Director Gallagher will be able to answer some questions regarding the certification application process\, this is NOT a certification application workshop. See that schedule here. Register in advance for this meeting! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nReach out to David Zuleta with questions dzuleta@ric.edu.
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop (in English)
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your CHW application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \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. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree.  Becoming a CCHW can open so many opportunities\, that it’s worth the time and effort to get certified.” – Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\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\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)\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\nIf you have any questions\, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nApril 23rd CHW Certification Application Link: https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/5zi5BjG4REGEODbFSbnnuQ \n\n\n\n\nRegister
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop (in English)
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your CHW application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \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. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree.  Becoming a CCHW can open so many opportunities\, that it’s worth the time and effort to get certified.” – Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\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\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)\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\nIf you have any questions\, please email David Zuleta at dzuleta@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nMay 28th CHW Certification Application Link: https://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/vzs-SLnXQxygqF7xGaQuIA \n\n\n\n\nRegister
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