Law & Policy Workshop
Are you a CHW dealing with a complex client issue that might benefit from legal problem-solving? Are you looking for more information on clients' rights and legal protections? Do you need help understanding the latest Medicaid re-enrollment process?If you answered “yes” to any of these, please attend our next MLPB Community of Practice meeting on ...
HEZ Learning Community
The May 2023 HEZ Learning Community Spring Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Rhode Island College - 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island. Breakfast, check-in, and exhibit tables will begin at 8 a.m., and the day's Master of Ceremonies, Ivy Swinski of OneCranston HEZ, will kick ...
CHW Public Health Training
May 17 to July 19 Wednesday evenings from 5:30-8:30 pm CHWARI is excited to offer this NEW training in Public Health to Rhode Island CHWs! This training is for certified CHWs only (or those currently applying). Community Health Workers will: Training Modules Include: The virtual Public Health Training will run over Zoom on Wednesdays, from ...
Oral Health Webinar
Offered by the New England Public Health Training Center As a CHW, what can you do to support the oral health of the individuals you serve? Oral health is an essential part of overall health and wellbeing. Poor oral health has a negative impact on quality of life and is linked to chronic conditions, including ...
Older Adults CHW Training
"Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults: A Community Health Work, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach" Training for certification in the Specialty of Older Adults. The virtual Older Adults Training will run over Zoom on Thursdays, from 5:30pm - 8:30pm, from May 18 through July 13, 2023. There will not be a class on June ...
Chronic Pain Self Management
May 19- June 3, Six week program Participation supports you in the CCHW re-certification process.
Rhode Island Trans Health Conference
Early bird prices end 4/20! The 2023 Trans Health Conference is sponsored by the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island College School of Social Work & School of Nursing. The Rhode Island Trans Health Conference is back! After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference has returned to offer a full ...
Evaluating a Care Management Program for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries
Join professionals from RIPIN and researchers from Brown University's School of Public Health to learn how community health workers (CHWs) and community-based care management practices led to a reduction in hospital admissions and health care costs. "Collaborating with RIPIN to evaluate their program is an example of connecting researchers with community organizers to improve public ...
CHW Certification Application Workshop
Learn How to Apply for Certification! Begin preparing your application, including portfolio, for submission to the RI Certification Board. May 24, 6pm-7:30pmVirtual over Zoom If 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 ...
Envision Webinar: A Conversation on Community Resilience
Envision's Next Webinar A Conversation on Community Resilience A Community Health Worker is a form of resilience. Community Health Workers are key contributors to reducing health disparities and inequities during adversity. This webinar will take a closer look into Individual Resilience and Community Resilience . We will learn more about the interaction between Individual Resilience ...