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SUMMARY:Doula Training
DESCRIPTION:When: October 19-22\, 2023Where: Providence\, RI 02903How: In Person (No Virtual/No Hybrid)Cost: $1200/pp (up to 50% scholarships available)Sign Up: https://bit.ly/octridoulatraining2023 \n\n\n\nInstructors: Quatia Osorio\, CPE \n\n\n\nThe COPE program uses a culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed curriculum that includes comprehensive perinatal workforce training: doula\, childbirth educator\, and lactation. Doulas are not medical providers or provide clinical care in any setting. Medical training or background is not relevant or required to become a Certified Doula. This training increases cultural competency\, humility\, and sensitivity for working with a racially and ethnically intentionally disadvantaged population in perinatal care. The training focuses on increasing the Black & BIPOC Certified Perinatal Doula workforce and expanding doulas for RI perinatal community.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/doula-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:CHW Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:If you are not yet certified but are interested in working as a Community Health Worker and also in receiving support to obtain certification – this is for YOU!   \n\n\n\nThe Community Health Worker Association of RI (CHWARI) and the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College are sponsoring a CHW Career Fair!! Fifteen CHW employers will be on site conducting interviews for about 20 open positions!  All of these positions are eligibile for an additional apprenticeship stipend (potentially $5000 to $9000 on top of your salary!) to help you get certified and prepared to be a great CHW! \n\n\n\nTime\, Location\, and Public Transportation\n\n\n\nOctober 24th\, 2023 from 4:00- 6:00pmRhode Island CollegeAlger Hall Room 110Providence\, RI 02908 \n\n\n\nRhode Island College is accessible by RIPTA bus #92 and 5 and 27 is nearby. See schedules.  \n\n\n\nEmployers with Open Positions\n\n\n\nSeveral employers will be there representing organizations including but not limited to: \n\n\n\n\nTides Family Services\n\n\n\nEBCAP\n\n\n\nThundermist\n\n\n\nBosWell\n\n\n\nLifespan\n\n\n\nPCHC\n\n\n\nTricounty\n\n\n\nBlackstone Valley Community Health\n\n\n\nAND MORE!!!!\n\n\n\n\nNeed help getting prepared?\n\n\n\nPlease reach out if you would like assistance in preparing a resume\, cover letter\, or interviewing skills in advance and we will do our best to connect to available services. Contact Tara LaMarre with interest! tlamarre@ric.edu. 401-456-8706 \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nRegistration link: https://forms.gle/XjZA3XqVK5gLtKgu7 \n\n\n\nCan’t make it but are interested in these jobs?Contact Tara LaMarre for more details!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-career-fair/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 107 Alger Hall\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Community Health Worker Association of RI":MAILTO:joinchwari@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T133000
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SUMMARY:Asthma CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:CHW Networking Gathering with RI’s Asthma Control ProgramOctober 26\, 12pm -1:30pm \n\n\n\nDo you work with clients who suffer from asthma? \n\n\n\nDo you suspect that maybe environmental or housing factors are contributing to asthma challenges? \n\n\n\nGather virtually with your fellow CHWs and Ashley Robinette\, MPH\, the Asthma Program Manager of RI’s Asthma Control Program\, to learn more about asthma and how to provide support and resources to clients and families. \n\n\n\nAfter the Q&A there will be time for CHW Networking! Bring links to your resources! \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/asthma-chw-networking-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T093000
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SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:October 27th\, 2023- February 9th\, 2024Fridays 9:30am-11:30am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the training you need to apply for CHW Certification! \n\n\n\nThe FREE Community Health Worker Core Competency Training is intended to prepare participants for entry-level CHW positions in community-based social service\, healthcare and behavioral health settings. Its 12 modules are each aligned with a set of competencies defined by the Rhode Island Certification Board. Each module includes 2 hours of live zoom training plus 4 hours of training activities\, for a total of 72 training hours\, fulfilling the 70-hour requirement for RI CHW certification.  Applicants must be fluent in English.  \n\n\n\nSee the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here. \n\n\n\nLearn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here. \n\n\n\nClasses are Fridays 9:30am to 11:30am \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline is Monday\, October 23 at midnight.   Spots are limited! Apply ASAP! If you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health Implemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-8/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T123000
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SUMMARY:CHW Voices
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW Voices participants can always expect to:  \n\n\n\n\nMeet other CHWs \n\n\n\nContribute to policy discussions\n\n\n\nStrengthen community connections\n\n\n\nJoin networking groups\n\n\n\nKeep up to date on CHW news\n\n\n\n\nDid you participate in the 2023 RI CHW Conference – or wish you had?Join other CHWs to share your ideas and play a part in planning for the next CHW Conference in 2024.  Email questions here.  \n\n\n\nThis zoom link will be the same for each month’s session:https://ctc-ri.zoom.us/j/99461656622?pwd=RjVhT05jWmZjaHY1eWlobXdPMDk0UT09 [ctc-ri.zoom.us]Meeting ID: 994 6165 6622Passcode: 646876
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices/2023-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T123000
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SUMMARY:CHW Voices
DESCRIPTION:For Leadership and Advocacy \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW Voices participants can always expect to:  \n\n\n\n\nMeet other CHWs \n\n\n\nContribute to policy discussions\n\n\n\nStrengthen community connections\n\n\n\nJoin networking groups\n\n\n\nKeep up to date on CHW news\n\n\n\n\nDid you participate in the 2023 RI CHW Conference – or wish you had?Join other CHWs to share your ideas and play a part in planning for the next CHW Conference in 2024.  Email questions here.  \n\n\n\nThis zoom link will be the same for each month’s session:https://ctc-ri.zoom.us/j/99461656622?pwd=RjVhT05jWmZjaHY1eWlobXdPMDk0UT09 [ctc-ri.zoom.us]Meeting ID: 994 6165 6622Passcode: 646876
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-2/2023-10-30/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T143000
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SUMMARY:Federal Disabilities Benefits Training
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for this upcoming training opportunity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt this training you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize public policies that support – and sometimes harm – workers with disabilities.\n\n\n\nIdentify legal protections to keep employment during medical leave and available income supports for those who can no longer work.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned problem-solving strategies in partnership with those with disabilities that you serve.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Federal Disability Benefits training here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nAlso\, learn about the Immigration Status Basics Training on November 28th!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/federal-disabilities-benefits-training/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T144945Z
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SUMMARY:Skin Care: Back to the Basics
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors invites you to a VIRTUAL Lecture: Skin Care: Back to the Basics \n\n\n\nPresented by David Young\, RPh\, PharmD\, MBA  \n\n\n\nTrying to navigate all the skin care guidelines and conflicting messages is enough to give you wrinkles! Join us as we decipher the information and learn about some reliable and safe skin care tips.REGISTER here or contact jnessett@lifespan.org \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\n\nEnforce everyday treatment for the protection of the skin.\n\n\n\nDiscuss over the counter options for patients with various skin conditions.\n\n\n\nExplain proper everyday treatment for the protection of the skin.\n\n\n\nProvide a brief update on prescription options for the treatment of skin conditions.Location: This lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture.\n\n\n\n\nThe Lifespan Community Health Institute’s mission is to ensure that all people have the opportunities to achieve their optimal state of health through healthy behaviors\, healthy relationships\, and healthy environments. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/skin-care-back-to-the-basics/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T110000
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Accelerator: Win-Win for Healthcare Employers and Employees
DESCRIPTION:Register!\n\n\n\n\nLearn about CHWARI’s new CHW Apprenticeship Program here: CHW Apprenticeship Program
URL:https://chwari.org/event/apprenticeship-accelerator-win-win-for-healthcare-employers-and-employees/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 107 Alger Hall\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T133000
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SUMMARY:Talk Saves Lives en Español
DESCRIPTION:Talk Saves Lives™ (TSL): Para las comunidades latinx e hispanas \n\n\n\nEsta presentación cubrirá lo que sabemos sobre la salud mental y el suicidio\, la investigación más actualizada sobre la prevención y lo que todos podemos hacer para ayudar a salvar vidas.Los participantes aprenderán sobre los factores de riesgo más comunes y las señales de advertencia en las comunidades latinx e hispanas\, así como la forma de mantenernos a nosotros mismos\, a nuestros seres queridos y a los de nuestra comunidad a salvo. \n\n\n\nLos participantes serán capaces de: \n\n\n\n\nDescribir el alcance del problema del suicidio en las comunidades latinx e hispanas\n\n\n\nDescribir el riesgo de suicidio y los factores de protección específicos de lascomunidades latinx e hispanas\n\n\n\nDescribir las señales de advertencia del suicidio\n\n\n\nExplicar cómo obtener ayuda para uno mismo o para alguien en una crisis suicida\n\n\n\nExplicar cómo buscar y ofrecer apoyo para uno mismo o para otros.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegístrate\n\n\n\n\nTalk Saves Lives for Hispanic /Latinx Communities \n\n\n\nTalk Saves Lives is AFSP‘s introduction to suicide prevention program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death\, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide\, and the strategies that prevent it.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will cover what we know about mental health and suicide\, the most up-to-date research on prevention\, and what we can all do to help save lives.Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs in Latinx and Hispanic communities\, as well as how to keep ourselves\, our loved ones and those in our community safe. \n\n\n\nThis module focuses on Latinx and Hispanic populations. This training will be presented in Spanish. We are looking into an English translation during the Zoom but that is only a tenative option.  If you would like to attend Talk Saves Lives in English\, go to www.afsp.org/rhodeisland to choose a date and register.    \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the scope of the problem of suicide within Latinx and Hispanic Communities\n\n\n\nDescribe suicide risk and protective factors specific to Latinx and Hispanic Communities\n\n\n\nDescribe warning signs of suicide\n\n\n\nExplain how to get help for yourself or someone in a suicidal crisis\n\n\n\nExplain how to seek and offer support for yourself or others\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/talk-saves-lives-en-espanol/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
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SUMMARY:Immigration Status Basics
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for this upcoming training opportunity! Immigration Status Basics will be held on November 28\, 2023 from 12:00PM to 1:30PM. During this training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognize different types of immigration status.\n\n\n\nIdentify public policies\, systems\, and decisionmakers that impact the health and well-being of immigrant and mixed-status households.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned immigration status problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/immigration-status-basics/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T130000
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SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs!   \n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\,Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary.  Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T130000
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SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs!   \n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\,Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary.  Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group-2/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20240911T145750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T145753Z
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SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\, Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary.  Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group-3/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T130000
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SUMMARY:Woonsocket Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Attention Woonsocket CHWs!   \n\n\n\nDo you work with families in Woonsocket as CHW\, CNA\, Case manager\, etc.? Are you interested in finding new resources and want to connect with other community partners?Come together for a supportive gathering and build a strong network within the community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis group meets on the first Friday of every month from 12-1pm at the Woonsocket Public Libarary.  Expect to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions on community health and well-being\n\n\n\nDiscover resources to enhance your impact\n\n\n\nLearn from other CHWs and their insights\n\n\n\nShare your experiences\, challenges and successes\n\n\n\n\nPlease email questions to Linda.brunetti@lifespan.org and Fcolon@ccfcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/woonsocket-networking-group-4/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Woonsocket Public Library\, 303 Clinton Street\, Woonsocket\, Rhode Island\, 02895\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T083000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231201T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T201806Z
UID:10000655-1701934200-1701937800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Unwinding of Medicaid Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Patient-Centered Medical Home Kids for the Unwinding of Medicaid in Rhode Island \n\n\n\nDon’t miss PCMH Kids Coffee with Pat and Beth. Kristin Sousa\, Medicaid Program director will join.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/unwinding-of-medicaid-coffee-hour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231204T165955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T165956Z
UID:10000658-1702371600-1702389600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Substance Exposed Newborn Conference
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 12\,  9 AM to 2 PMCrowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick or Online$20 \n\n\n\nThere’s still time to register for the sixth annual Substance Exposed Newborn (SEN) Conference! This conference brings together clinical\, research\, and community content experts to raise awareness of evidence and emerging best practices and policy information as well as statewide resources to support pregnant and postpartum people and their babies and families affected by prenatal substance exposure. \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://chwari.org/event/substance-exposed-newborn-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231201T160944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T161931Z
UID:10000643-1702382400-1702386000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture \n\n\n\nNavigating Treatment for Substance Use Disorders \n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Cecilia Fix\, Director of the Division of Addiction Medicine at Lifespan \n\n\n\nThis presentation will address how opioid addiction has come to be more deadly than ever before. The discussion will include information about the different types of addiction treatment available and how to access these treatments. Join us prepared with your questions and inquiries!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/navigating-treatment-for-substance-use-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231201T200506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T200748Z
UID:10000654-1702560600-1702566000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Medicare CHW Financial Sustainability Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Community Health Workers are essential to addressing social determinants of health. Although research has proven CHW’s efficiency on improving the community’s health outcome\, we are still struggling to sustain positions. This webinar will examine the new Medicare ruling as a potential strategy to sustain part of the CHW workforce.This webinar is open to all. CCR-2109 recipients (CHWs\, CHW allies\, CHW program staff\, etc.) and their partners are encouraged to attend.Spanish interpretation services will be provided in real-time and a recording of the webinar will be made available after the session for those unable to attend the live webinar.. \n\n\n\n\nDate and time: December 14\, 2023 1:30 – 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nFormat: Virtual / Online\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nLearn more and register here.\n\n\n\n\nCheck this webpage soon to watch the recorded webinar if you can’t join the time above!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/medicare-chw-financial-sustainability-strategy/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231201T185230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T185642Z
UID:10000645-1702641600-1702648800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Voices Holiday Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Note New Location!  \n\n\n\nCHW Voices for Leadership And Advocacy is a group that meets once a month virtually.  See schedule here: chwari.org/series/chw-voices/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent and future group members are invited to join them for an In-Person Holiday soirée!  \n\n\n\nFinally\, meet all those faces you may have seen on Zoom and connect with CHWs with the same interest in leadership and advocacy efforts for CHWs in Rhode Island! Join us for a chance to come together\, eat great food\, find new resources\, and create new connections for yourself and your organization. Please register by December 6.This event will replace the regular end-of-the-month meeting that would fall on the Christmas holiday.After the New Year\, the CHW Voices will meet again virtually on Monday\, January 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The group meets on the last Monday of the month at this same time. \n\n\n\n\nDate and time: Friday\, December 15\, 12 – 2 p.m.\n\n\n\nNEW Location:  Family Service of Rhode Island: 134 Thurbers Avenue\, Providence\, RI 02905  (parking in the rear off Eddy Street). Map\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please click here to register.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-holiday-soiree/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231206T201911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T201912Z
UID:10000659-1702659600-1702666800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Diabetes Awareness Night
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Diabetes Awareness Event hosted by the RI Nurses Middle College. \n\n\n\nThe RI Nurses Institute Middle College High School is hosting a Diabetes Awareness Night on  Friday\, December 15th\, 2023 from 5pm- 7pm located at 150 Washington Street in Providence\, R.I. 02903. 2 RINI seniors have a special presentation about Diabetes Awareness. We also have community vendors for community resources and a job fair. Please share this with any community member that may be interested. \n\n\n\nThere is no charge for participation. Please email drosales@rinimc.org for questions or concerns. \n\n\n\nWe ask that vendors arrive between 4:30-4:45pm for setup. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to participate as a job fair vendor or a community resource vendor please sign up below. \n\n\n\nDecember 15th Diabetes Awareness Vendor or Donation Sign up
URL:https://chwari.org/event/diabetes-awareness-night/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231201T195504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T195741Z
UID:10000652-1703070000-1703073600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Envision: CHW Self Care and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Envision Equity Invites you to their Office Hours! Are you a CHW\, supervisor\, or program manager looking for dedicated time to connect\, engage\, and receive support on topics that matter to you? Look no further! Our Office Hours provide the specialized guidance and resources you need to thrive. \n\n\n\nCHW Self Care and Best Practices will be the topic on December 20th!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/envision-chw-self-care-and-best-practices/2023-12-20/1/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231129T144811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T182418Z
UID:10000642-1703073600-1703079000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nDecember 20\, 12:00-1:30pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give advice\, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. In that light\, this workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today!  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training\, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count\, but we will have other workshops in the future)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s Project Certification Specialist\, Daniel Dodd\, ddodd@ric.edu. Alternatively\, CHW Communications & Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops,Events,Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20230914T190728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T184735Z
UID:10000598-1704389400-1704391200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Older Adults CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:January 4\, 2024 through February 29\, 2024Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm\n\n\n\n*This training has been rescheduled from the training that would have started in November. If you applied to that training\, you do not need to re-apply\, but please review these new dates to ensure you could still attend if accepted. If the dates don’t work\, we would appreciate knowing that and we will take you off the applicant list; please inform Lina Roman at lroman@ric.edu.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n “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.  \n\n\n\nThe virtual Older Adults Training will run over Zoom on Thursdays\, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm\, from January 4\, 2024 to February 29\, 2024. Attendance is required at all class sessions. \n\n\n\nThe FREE training will provide CHWs with knowledge of the following: \n\n\n\n\nCHWs\, Aging & the Workforce\n\n\n\nSociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nPractice Perspective: Building Partnerships that Empower\n\n\n\nSocial Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nThreats to Health Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & Dementia\n\n\n\nHealthy Aging\n\n\n\nEmpowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation\n\n\n\n\nTraining will be comprised of weekly scheduled Zoom sessions\, Thursdays from 5:30pm-8:30pm\, and assignments and activities requiring about 1-2 hours of additional time weekly. \n\n\n\nEligibility: \n\n\n\n\nRhode Island CHW Certification (or currently in process of applying for)\n\n\n\nExperience working or volunteering with the older adult population\n\n\n\n\nThis training fulfills the RI Certification Board’s requirements for the CCHW Specialty in Older Adults endorsement. Read more about applying for the endorsement here. This is NOT the application for this training. \n\n\n\nThe deadline to apply has been extended to Dec 22\, 2023 at 5pm. Please contact Bilingual Program Coordinator\, Lina Roman\, with any questions lroman@ric.edu.  \n\n\n\n\nApply Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/older-adults-chw-training-4/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231201T163235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T163237Z
UID:10000644-1704801600-1704805200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Identifying and Responding to Bullying
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture \n\n\n\nIdentifying and Responding to Bullying \n\n\n\nPresented by Aleia Gardner\, Prevention CoordinatorMarly Holloway\, Training and Outreach CoordinatorDay One RI \n\n\n\nThis presentation will explain the different types of bullying (including cyber) and how to identify the signs. Join us to learn how to recognize when a child is making a disclosure\, and how to respond effectively to promote their wellbeing. This program will provide prevention strategies\, resources for community members and professionals\, and information on mandated reporting.  \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nProvide information on identifying different types of bullying.\n\n\n\nDiscuss strategies to respond to bullying.\n\n\n\nDiscuss bystander intervention.\n\n\n\nIdentify resources for those affected by bullying.\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nThis lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/identifying-and-responding-to-bullying/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20240102T154344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T154345Z
UID:10000722-1704877200-1704884400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Transgender Allyship
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on the background information needed for Health and Human Services professionals to become working allies to the Transgender and Gender Diverse community. Topics include respectful language\, implicit bias and identity\, health disparities\, and supportive resources for trans and nonbinary clients.  \n\n\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, participants should have a better understanding of the experience of trans and nonbinary persons and be familiar with respectful and inclusive language appropriate for use in work settings. \n\n\n\nA certificate of completion will be provided to all participants that complete the session from BHHP . The certificate can be used to apply for CEUs for various disciples such as social work\, peer certification and more. \n\n\n\nTrainer: 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 nonbinary person with personal and professional experience in the mental health 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 story telling and human connection. Their favorite topics to facilitate include neuro-inclusive workspaces\, gender affirming practices\, and intersectional identity.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/intro-to-transgender-allyship/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231228T195113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T144039Z
UID:10000720-1705392000-1705424400@chwari.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20240104T190445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T193345Z
UID:10000723-1705492800-1705498200@chwari.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20240102T143827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T144225Z
UID:10000721-1705662000-1705665600@chwari.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173108
CREATED:20231228T194842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T194844Z
UID:10000719-1705737600-1705764600@chwari.org
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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