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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191031
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SUMMARY:On-Line Training on Community Health Worker Programs
DESCRIPTION:“Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs” — Harvard University\, On-Line\nThis on-line 6 week course will teach you how to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale through national community health worker programs.  Created by  health systems leaders for health systems leaders\, this course introduces learners to the core concepts of community health worker programs\, and explores what is needed to build and strengthen large-scale programs in order to improve access to high-quality health services. \nWhat you’ll learn\n\n\nCore concepts in community health as part of primary health systems\nKey components in the design and optimization of community health worker programs as exemplified through country case studies\nHow to advocate for community health worker programs with key stakeholders\nThe evidence demonstrating the impact and returns of community health workers\nHow to build coalitions to support government-led programs\nHow to break down silos and reduce duplicative efforts in the wider community health ecosystem\nThe common issues that arise in implementing community health worker programs at scale\n\nTo learn more and to register for the on-line course\, link here. 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/on-line-training-on-community-health-worker-programs/
CATEGORIES:Events,TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T001400Z
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SUMMARY:Cardiovascular Disease/Diabetes Management Specialized CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:DATES: October 31\, November 7\, 14\, 21\, 26\nTIME: 9am – 4:30pm\nLOCATION: Rhode Island College\nIn the United States\, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds and 22 million people are diagnosed with diabetes. CHWs play an integral role in helping community members stay healthy and get treatment. \nFor Certified Community Health Workers (or those close)\, this 30 hour specialized training provides required content to apply for the Certified Community Health Worker Specialty in Cardiovascular Health & Diabetes. For more on that certification\, link HERE. \nDeadline to apply – October 28th.  To apply\, please email joinchwari@gmail.com
URL:https://chwari.org/event/specialized-chw-training-in-cardiovascular-disease-diabetes-management/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191220
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20191007T181149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T181149Z
UID:10000038-1572465600-1576781999@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Strategies to Prevent\, Mitigate & Manage Opioid Use
DESCRIPTION:This training is offered by the Westerly Education Center in multiple four hour sessions starting 10/31/19. See dates & details here!\nWhy?\nOpioid overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in Rhode Island.\nLast year\, 314 Rhode Islanders died of accidental drug overdoses (Rhode Island Department of Health Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force statistics). And the CDC reports that 130 Americans every day suffer fatal drug overdoses involving opioids. \nTo reduce opioid overdose and provide support for individuals and families affected by overdoses\, especially in Washington County\, free trainings are available for front-line health care and behavioral health care professionals and paraprofessionals to develop techniques to employ prevention strategies in southern Rhode Island communities. \nThe Westerly Education Center offers training in three four hour sessions on multiple dates\, between 10/31/19 and 12/19/19. See their website for details and information.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/strategies-to-prevent-mitigate-manage-opioid-use/
LOCATION:Westerly Education Center\, 23 Friendship Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20191016T180550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T222950Z
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SUMMARY:CHW Gathering at Newport's HEZ 10/24/19!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Build Capacity! \nThis month’s CHWARI Gathering is at Newport’s HEZ!   \nCHW Leaders like Jazmine Wray and Neyda DeJesus have cultivated a well-balanced effort toward health equity in Newport that utilizes both grassroots actions and speakers’ platforms! \nCome discuss with them how they do it\, and share what you are doing to promote health equity! \nDate: October 24\, 2019 (Thursday)\nTime: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm\nLocation: Florence Gray Center\n1 York Street\, Newport\, RI  02840\n(Parking available on street) \nRSVP to Sarah Lawrence at joinchwari@gmail.com!  
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-gathering-at-newports-hez/
LOCATION:Florence Gray Center\, 1 York Street\, Newport\, RI\, 02840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190814T203405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T035326Z
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Self-Management Training
DESCRIPTION:October 21\, 22\, 28\, 29\n9:00 am – 4:30 pmRhode Island College \n\n\nDo you encounter clients regularly who could use alternatives to medical pain management\, like lifestyle changes and other non-medical community-based resources? \nApply now for a 4 day intensive training in Chronic Pain Self-Management offered by the Own Your Health Collaborative and hosted by CHWARI at Rhode Island College. \n\nFor more information\, contact us at joinchwari@gmail.com
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chronic-pain-self-management-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190926T164902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191019T172407Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Recovery Training
DESCRIPTION:State Certified Mental Health and Substance Use Peer Recovery Specialist Training\nLocation: Amos House – Providence\, RI\nTraining Dates:\nOctober 7\, 8\, 9\, 10\, 15\, 16\, 24\, 25  (46 hours total)\nUse your lived experience to build a new career! We are looking for individuals in recovery from behavioral health challenges (mental illness and / or substance use disorders) who are interested in training to learn how to support others through similar challenges as a Peer Recovery Specialist.\nRequirement: Need to have a minimum of a high school diploma/GED and at least two years in recovery! \nSee flyer here.\nDownload Application here.\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED! PLEASE CONTACT: \nVinnie Velazquez (401) 272-0220 ext. 203\nvvelazquez@amoshouse.com
URL:https://chwari.org/event/peer-recovery-training/
LOCATION:Amos House\, 460 Pine Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190814T203122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T200006Z
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SUMMARY:Core Competency CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:TIMEFRAME: September 30 – December 16\n\nSCHEDULE: This training includes 24 three-hour sessions over a period of Monday and Thursday evenings (5:30-8:30pm) and some Saturday mornings (9am-Noon)\nLOCATION: Rhode Island College\nREQUIREMENTS:English language fluency \nLearn more about the Core Competency’s of a CHW here! \nDownload application here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/core-competency-chw-training/
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:20190927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190827T205729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T205801Z
UID:10000031-1569578400-1569582000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:National Council on Aging Webinar (Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a two-part series of webinars targeted at community health workers to educate them about the needs of older adults and trends in aging. \n\nSpanish (September 27 from 2-3 pm EDT): Please register –  https://www.ncoa.org/event/promotoras-working-with-older-adults/ [ncoa.org]\nEnglish (September 24 from 2-3 pm EDT): Please register – https://www.ncoa.org/event/community-health-workers-working-with-older-adults/ [ncoa.org]
URL:https://chwari.org/event/national-council-on-aging-webinar-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190827T205509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T205509Z
UID:10000030-1569319200-1569322800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:National Council on Aging Webinar (English)
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a two-part series of webinars targeted at community health workers to educate them about the needs of older adults and trends in aging. \n\nEnglish (September 24 from 2-3 pm EDT): Please register – https://www.ncoa.org/event/community-health-workers-working-with-older-adults/ [ncoa.org]\nSpanish (September 27 from 2-3 pm EDT): Please register –  https://www.ncoa.org/event/promotoras-working-with-older-adults/ [ncoa.org]
URL:https://chwari.org/event/national-council-on-aging-webinar-english/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190913T234634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T234634Z
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SUMMARY:Coalition Against Gunviolence Organization Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gunviolence at their September Organizing meeting. \nWe need your help. We cannot let another year go by without action. We ask that you join us at our September Organizing Meeting on September 23rd at 6:00PM at Rochambeau Library located at 708 Hope Street\, Providence\, RI 02906. \nWe plan to: \n\nDiscuss our strategy to pass common sense gun safety bills in 2020\nHear from Providence City Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune\nPlan for our 6th annual fundraiser
URL:https://chwari.org/event/coalition-against-gunviolence-organization-meeting/
LOCATION:Rochambeau Library\, 708 Hope Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190814T203944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190824T165409Z
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SUMMARY:Come talk about CHWs and Refugee Services!
DESCRIPTION:CHWARI’s Monthly CHW Gathering will be at \nThe Refugee Dream Center \nDate: August 29\, 2019 (Thursday)\nTime: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm\nLocation: 340 Lockwood Street\, Providence\, RI  02907 \nCome discuss resources\, strategies\, challenges\, and success stories of refugee life in the ocean state! Let us know you’re coming by rsvp’ing to joinchwari@gmail.com. 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/come-talk-about-chws-and-refugee-services/
LOCATION:Refugee Dream Center\, 747 Broad Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190610T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190423T002328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T002328Z
UID:10000042-1560142800-1563782400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Person-Centered Training
DESCRIPTION:The Sherlock Center holds a FREE 18-hour training that will assist any interested person (who has real life experience with adolescents and/or adults who have developmental disabilities) to become a better facilitator and advisor. \nMondays\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nJUNE 10 & 24; JULY 1\, 8\, 15 & 22\, 2019\nFor a flyer\, Sherlock Person Centered Trg flyer summer 2019.\nTo register\, link here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/person-centered-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190417T235103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190417T235103Z
UID:10000041-1559277000-1559298600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Restorative Justice Practices Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Restoration Project is holding the 4th annual Restorative Justice Practices Symposium on May 31\, titled \n“The School to Prison Pipeline: A Solutions-Based Conversation”\nHost: Valerie Tutson\, Executive Director of Rhode Island Black Storytellers \nGuest Speakers: \n\nMichael Forte\, Chief Judge\, Rhode Island Family Court\nLarome Myrick\, Executive Director of Juvenile Correctional Services for the State of Rhode Island\nPeter McWalters\, Chair of the Big Picture Board of Directors and Consultant to Education Reimagined\n\nDate: May 31\, 2019   /    Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm \nLocation: Alger Hall 110\, Rhode Island College \nLight breakfast and Lunch included \nTickets: $50 for pre-registration\, group rates available \nRegister: BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://chwari.org/event/restorative-justice-practices-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190629T050000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190417T061739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T040020Z
UID:10000040-1558155600-1561784400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Core Competency Community Health Worker Training
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island College is hosting a FREE CHW training in Core Competencies! The training aligns with the requirements of the Rhode Island Certification Board for certification. \nDates: 24 sessions between May 18\, Saturday — June 29\, Saturday \nTimes: Monday\, Wednesday\, Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm (except Memorial Day) and Saturday mornings\, 9:00am-Noon \nLocation: Rhode Island College \nSuccessful graduation earns $125 for RI CHW certification fee! \nTo apply\, please email Sarah Lawrence at joinchwari@gmail.com \nLINK to application doc
URL:https://chwari.org/event/core-competency-community-health-worker-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190502T234124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T234124Z
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SUMMARY:For Aquidneck Islanders
DESCRIPTION:Newport Hospital Forums for Community Health Needs Assessment\nNewport Hospital invites you to join their staff for the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment! They will be hosting multiple forums in your area now through June 4th. Link below to flyers for two upcoming forums: \n-May 17th 10:00am – 12:00pm\, CCRI Newport\n-June 4th 6:00pm – 8:00pm\, Middletown Town Hall  \nThe goal is to obtain feedback on health concerns from community members all across Aquidneck Island so Newport Hospital can build programming to address these needs. \nFree meal provided for participants so spread the word! \nPre-register by clicking here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/for-aquidneck-islanders/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190110T023201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T023201Z
UID:10000050-1554525000-1554552000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Employment Training for Transition Age Youth with Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:FREE family workshop about employment in the community for youth with developmental disabilities\nThe Sherlock Center on Disabilities is offering families of transition-age students (14-21 years of age) with intellectual or developmental disabilities multiple opportunities to attend a Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT). \nPART 1—AM: BUILDING THE DREAM OF EMPLOYMENT\n· “Outside the box” job possibilities\n· Panel of youth successfully employed \nPART 2—PM: IDENTIFYING AND ACCESSING EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES\n· Transition Planning\n· Services\, programs\, and information to support gaining and maintaining employment \nLink to flyer and mail-in form. \nLink to Online registration.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/employment-training-for-transition-age-youth-with-developmental-disabilities/
LOCATION:Sherlock Center\, Rhode Island College\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02908
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190218T210404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T222819Z
UID:10000049-1551780000-1551787200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Gathering - Advocacy!
DESCRIPTION:CHWARI will host its next CHW Gathering on March 5 from 3-5 pm. The theme is ADVOCACY for the CHW role! \nContact Sarah at joinchwari@gmail.com for more information and to register.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-gathering-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190110T024047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T024533Z
UID:10000046-1548918000-1548921600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Webinar on Suicide Prevention in Community Health Work
DESCRIPTION:Community-based Professionals: You may be able to help prevent suicide. Learn specific prevention and postvention protocols for local adaptation. \nWhen a suicide occurs it affects an entire community. Umatter Suicide Prevention educates professionals that work within communities about effective suicide prevention. The webinar provides an introduction to Suicide Gatekeeper training. \nLearn More
URL:https://chwari.org/event/webinar-on-suicide-prevention-in-community-health-work/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20190104T220208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T220208Z
UID:10000008-1548309600-1548316800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Local Foods at Schools
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to Give School Kids Locally Grown Food Taste Tests! \nRI Healthy Schools Coalition and Farm Fresh RI work with school food service to train volunteers (parents & community members) on how to host cafeteria taste-tests featuring locally grown produce.\n\nA training for volunteers and cafeteria event will be held at:\nAGNES E. LITTLE SCHOOL\n60 S Bend St.\, Pawtucket\n\nThursday\, January 24\, 2019 | 11:00am – 1:00pm\nLink Here for Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/local-foods-at-schools/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181226
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20181218T205528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T205612Z
UID:10000007-1545678000-1545764399@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Video on CHW's Experience with Core Training
DESCRIPTION:by the Institute for Education and Healthcare at Rhode Island College. \nNicole White\, 2018 graduate of RIC’s Core Competency CHW Training program\, recounts her experience with fellow students and teachers. She remarks on how well the training matches and capitalizes on her interests and experiences helping people access healthcare resources. After the training\, Nicole landed a CHW job at Care New England and now is part of the Community Compass RI program that addresses Social Determinants of Health issues of patients in the Emergency Room. Of RIC’s training program\, Nicole says ‘They really set you up for success.'”
URL:https://chwari.org/event/video-on-chws-experience-with-core-training/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181217T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181217T060000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20181119T233218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T005245Z
UID:10000005-1545019200-1545026400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Training on Housing
DESCRIPTION:Securing Permanent Housing: Supporting your Clients through the Application Process\nCHWARI invites Community Health Workers to a free training offered by Rhode Island Housing on “Securing Permanent Housing: Supporting your Clients through the Application Process.” This training is an interactive instructional workshop that offers education and tips on helping individuals access affordable housing. Come learn about the different kinds of affordable housing in RI\, the different characteristics of tenants and their eligibility\, and most important\, the nuts and bolts multi-step process of how to apply for affordable housing. \nDate: December 17\, 2018 (Monday) \nTime: 9:00 am to 11:00 am \nLocation: 110 Alger Hall on Rhode Island College campus \nCost: FREE! \nTrainer: Erin Gargurevich-Gorman\, Housing Stabilization Program Coordinator at Rhode Island Housing \nTo register\, please link here to Eventbrite.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/training-on-housing/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20181107T042344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T005051Z
UID:10000003-1544436000-1544441400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHWARI CHW Monthly Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This event is now full. Please email Sarah at joinchwari@gmail.com to ask to be put on the waitlist and get priority next Gathering.  \nThe Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island (CHWARI) is holding its first “CHW Monthly Gathering”! CHWs from a range of agencies will come together to discuss opportunities and best practices\, and to network! Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) has generously offered to host the first such gathering\, but gatherings will rotate monthly to different CHW sites that volunteer to host. \nIf you are a Community Health Worker and CHWARI member\, please consider joining us this December 10 from 3pm to 4:30pm. Members will receive an Eventbrite invitation early November. If you are a recently new CHWARI member\, please email joinchwari@gmail.com to inquire how to register.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/attend-chwaris-chw-monthly-gathering/
LOCATION:Rhode Island Parent Information Network\, 1210 Pontiac Avenue\, Cranston\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20181110T011914Z
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SUMMARY:Behavioral Health Summit 2018
DESCRIPTION:Healthcentric Advisors presents this unique gathering that will offer providers\, clinicians\, and community service workers an opportunity to learn\, discuss\, network\, and find solutions to a challenging statewide issue. To support a collaborative approach to patient care\, medical and behavioral providers will make important connections to better serve this vulnerable population. For more information and to register link here. \nDate: December 4\, 2018 \nTime: 7:30am – 4:00pm \nLocation: Crowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick \nFee: $25 \nPresenters: \nMeet national expert and keynote speaker\, Dr. Susan Wehry\, Chief of Geriatrics at the University of New England\, former Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Disabilities\, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) and author of the Oasis curriculum. \nWe’ll also hear from state leaders and noted experts from across RI’s behavioral health community. The Summits’ panel discussions and small group workshops will allow for customized educational experiences for a variety of health care settings and needs. \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/behavioral-health-summit-2018/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T053000
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SUMMARY:Social Determinants of Infant Mental Health\, Policy\, and RI Programs
DESCRIPTION:The RI Association for Infant Mental Health (RIAIMH) is conducting session 3 of its community conversation series on “Integrating Diversity-Informed Infant Mental Health Tenets Into Practice: Starting with Self-Awareness” (you do not need to have attended parts 1 and 2 to attend this third one). \nTitle of Session 3: Social Determinants of Health\, Infant Mental Health\, and Public Health Policy and Programs in RI \nDate: November 26\, 2018 \nTime: 8:00 am registration; 8:30 am – 10:30 am Program \nLocation: Rhode Island College\, Alger Hall 110 \nSpeaker: Ana Novais\, MA Executive Director of Health\, RI Department of Health \n\nThis session explores the intersection of public health policy\, social determinants of health\, and infant mental health.  We will consider social determinants of health as they apply to individuals as well as to groups of people.  We will look at the RI Department of Health policies and programs in support of health for all RI infants\, toddlers\, and their parents.  And we will consider workforce needs with respect to cultural competence. \n\nLink here for more information and to register. \n \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/social-determinants-of-infant-mental-health-policy-and-ri-programs/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T080000
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SUMMARY:CHW Role in Opioid Epidemic Webinars
DESCRIPTION:The New England Public Health Training Center is offering a two part Webinar on “Engagement\, Education\, Resources\, and Empowerment: The Essential Role of Community Health Workers in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic” \nWebinar 1: Provides effective strategies for addressing the opioid epidemic which focuses on prevention\, intervention\, and treatment of opioid use disorder – and supporting individuals in recovery. \nNovember 20\, 2018\n12:00-1:00 PM \nLink here for registration. \nWebinar 2: An overview of the opioid epidemic\, both at the federal and state level\, focusing on origins and trends related to opioid use disorder and opioid overdose \nDecember 4\, 2018 \n12:00-1:00 PM \nLink here for registration.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-role-in-opioid-epidemic-webinars/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190221
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SUMMARY:Chronic Care Management Trainings
DESCRIPTION:The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Parent Information Network hold a variety of educational classes for caregiving as well as self health. See range of workshops in chronic care management by linking here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chronic-care-management-trainings/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20181004T212810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181104T003537Z
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SUMMARY:CTC - RI  Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Care Transformation Collaborative of Rhode Island (CTC-RI) held its annual conference on “Building Capacity for Comprehensive Primary Care” November 1\, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick. A number of Community Health Workers participated\, from learning about finetuning professional processes and workplace culture on patient-centered care to observing new informatics systems that are helping healthcare providers better address social determinants of health. \nFor detailed program description\, link here. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ctc-ri-annual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
CREATED:20180926T195308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T195308Z
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SUMMARY:Using Social Media for Public Health Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships for Environmental Public Health (PEPH) is hosting this webinar on the use of social media for community outreach and to raise awareness about children’s environmental health. \nTitle: Meeting Target Audiences No Matter Where They Are – Strategies for Effective Use of Social Media for Public Health Communication \nDate: October 12\, 2018 • noon to 1:00 p.m. EDT \nRegister (required) by clicking here. \nFor more about the webinar\, click here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/using-social-media-for-public-health-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180717
DTSTAMP:20260403T144243
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SUMMARY:Supporting Meaningful Employment Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Meaningful Employment Training Series: A Person-Centered Approach to Career Planning\, Job Development and Retention \nSessions Offered:\n\n\nFull ACRE Certificate Series\nVocational Assessment Mini Certificate Series\nJob Development Mini Certificate Series\nJob Retention and Coaching Mini Certificate (AM/PM options available)\n\n\nComplete details\, including module descriptions\, session dates\, and a link to the registration form are available  from the Sherlock Center website at www.sherlockcenter.org. Follow the link to “Supporting Meaningful Employment Training Series” from left sidebar “Academic/Certificate Programs” on the main menu. \nThe training is held at the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College; 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue\, Providence\, RI 02908
URL:https://chwari.org/event/supporting-meaningful-employment-training-series/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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