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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association New England Family Conference
DESCRIPTION:MARCH 4-5\, 2022\nTo register\, visit alzfamilyconference.org or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 \nA FREE virtual conference for individuals living with dementia and family caregivers\n\nFEATURING:\nMarch 4th:\nA One-Day Conference for Individuals Living with Dementia\nSessions include:\nLife After a Diagnosis: A Panel of Individuals Living with Alzheimer’s and\nLiving with Alzheimer’s Educational Series \nMarch 5th:\nA One-Day Conference for Family Caregivers\nSessions include:\nViviendo con Alzheimer: experiencias del cuidado familiar (Presented In Spanish)\nKeynote: Caregiver Conversations: Journey of Hope\, Panel of Caregivers\nLegal & Financial Issues to Consider with Alzheimer’s Disease\nCaregiving\, Ambiguity and Finding The Tools To Thrive and Flourish\nThe Journey of Grief Throughout Caregiving: It Begins with the Diagnosis \nClick Here To Join Our Family Conference Facebook page! \nREGISTER / LEARN MORE\nTo register\, visit alzfamilyconference.org or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900
URL:https://chwari.org/event/alzheimers-association-new-england-family-conference/
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SUMMARY:CHW Entranamiento en Adultos Mayores\, en Español
DESCRIPTION:Entranamiento en Español para CHWs:\n“Construyendo Asociaciones Holisticas con Adultos Mayores”\nTraining in Spanish for CHWs:\n“Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults”  \nEnglish version at bottom.   \n\nMarch 8 – April 28\, 2022\n(Virtual) \nLa mayoria de las clases seran los Martes 1:00pm-4:00pm con algunas excepciones \nPDF en inglés y español\n\n“Construyendo Asociaciones Holisticas con Adultos Mayores: Un Trabajo de Salud Comunitario\, enfoque centrado en la Persona y Determinantes Sociales de la Salud.” esto se llevara acabo en colaboración con Rhode Island College con el proposito de obterner una especialidad de la Junta de Certificación de Rhode Island en “Adultos Mayores.” Las clases seran virtuales por medio del zoom en español facilitado por Lina Roman\, CCHW de Integra (Care of New England; Lina es la persona que esta al lado izquierdo de la foto.)  Las asignaciones/tareas seran en Ingles pero el participante tendra la opcion de entregar sus respuestas en Español. \nEl entrenamiento GRATUITO capacitara a los Trabajadores Comunitarios de la Salud con los siguientes conocimientos: \n\nCHWs\, Envejecimiento & Fuerza Laboral\nLos Contextos Sociales del Envejecimiento: Obstaculos & Oportunidades\nPracticas en Perspectivas: Construyendo Colaboraciónes que llevan al Empoderamiento\nDeterminantes Sociales de la Salud y el Envejecimiento: Obstaculos & Oportunidades\nAmenazas para el Envejecimiento Saludable: Desafíos de Salud Conductual y Demencia\nEnvejecimiento Saludable\nPotenciación de las Asociaciones y la Navegación de Recursos\n\nEl entrenamiento consistira de clases virtuales programadas por zoom semanalmente\, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, y las tareas y actividades seran programadas de forma consecutiva de 1-2 horas adicionales. \nCriterio de Eligibilidad: \n\nTener la Certificación de CHW en Rhode Island (o en proceso de recibir su certificación)\nExperiencia de trabajo o voluntariado con la población de Adultos Mayores\nPrimer Idioma Español con la gran capacidad de leer en Ingles\n\nEl entrenamiento cumple con los requisitos de la Junta de Certificación de Rhode Island para la Especialidad de CCHW en Adultos Mayores. \n\n\nEnlace a la aplicación\nPor favor envie un correo electronico a CHWARI Director Sarah Lawrence con preguntas: slawrence@ric.edu \n \nEl entrenamiento es financeado por el Rhode Island Parent Information Network y es gratuito para los participantes \n \nImplementado por el Institute for Education in Healthcare del Rhode Island College y CHWARI \n\nTraining in Spanish for CHWs:\n“Building Holistic Partnerships\nwith Older Adults”\n\nMarch 8 – April 28\, 2022 (virtual)\nMostly Tuesdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm with some exceptions \nLink to Flyer in English and Spanish\n  \n\n“Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults: A Community Health Work\, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach” is a training for Community Health Workers aspiring to earn Rhode Island’s CHW Specialty in Older Adults endorsement. The Zoom sessions will be taught in Spanish by Lina Roman\, CCHW of Integra\, Care of New England (Lina is left in the picture.) Assignments will be provided in English but may be answered in Spanish. \nThe FREE training will provide CHWs with knowledge of the following: \n\n\nCHWs\, Aging & the Workforce\nSociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\nPractice Perspective: Building Partnerships that Empower\nSocial Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\nThreats to Health Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & Dementia\nHealthy Aging\nEmpowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation\n\n\nTraining will be comprised of weekly scheduled Zoom sessions\, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, and weekly asynchronous assignments and activities requiring about 1-2 hours of additional time. \nEligibility: \n\n\nRhode Island CHW Certification (or currently in process of applying for)\nExperience working or volunteering with the older adult population\nSpanish speaking as first language; strong ability to read English\n\nThis training fulfills the RI Certification Board’s requirements for the CCHW Specialty in Older Adults endorsement.\nApplication Link\nPlease email CHWARI Director Sarah Lawrence with any questions at slawrence@ric.edu \n \nThis training is funded by the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) and is free for participants.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-entranamiento-en-adultos-mayores-en-espanol/
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SUMMARY:Doula Training
DESCRIPTION:Doula Training\, March 10-13\, 2022\nThis is a Black\, Indigenous\, People of Color (BIPOC) Focused Training. Sliding Scale/Scholarships Available. Space is limited. \n\n \nInterest Inquiry Form Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/doula-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:NAMI Peer to Peer Course
DESCRIPTION:Register for this free 8 session course today!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/nami-peer-to-peer-course/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:CHW Provider Enrollment & Billing Training
DESCRIPTION:REVISED DATES CONFIRMED!\nMarch 21 and March 25\nCHW Provider Enrollment & Billing Training\n\nRevised dates for previously postponed training! \nNow that Medicaid is preparing to begin reimbursing for some CHW services\, CHWs need to learn how to bill for their time. The RI Executive Office of Health & Human Services is offering the training at the following times – the same material will be covered at all sessions: \nAll the training times are: \n\n\n\nMonday\, March 21\, 12:30-2pm (Zoom link for 3/21)\nFriday\, March 25\, 1:30-3pm (Zoom link for 3/25)\n\n\n\nThe training will include an overview of the CHW benefit from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and detailed instruction from Gainwell (the company that operates the Medicaid billing system) on the processes to enroll as a Medicaid CHW Provider and to submit claims for payment. \nFor questions about the training\, email Amy Katzen at amy.katzen.ctr@ohhs.ri.gov.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-provider-enrollment-billing-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:CHW Provider Enrollment & Billing Training
DESCRIPTION:March 25\nCHW Provider Enrollment & Billing Training\n\nRevised dates for previously postponed training! \nNow that Medicaid is preparing to begin reimbursing for some CHW services\, CHWs need to learn how to bill for their time. The RI Executive Office of Health & Human Services is offering the training at the following times – the same material will be covered at all sessions: \nThe training time is: \n\n\n\nFriday\, March 25\, 1:30-3pm (Zoom link for 3/25)\n\n\n\nThe training will include an overview of the CHW benefit from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and detailed instruction from Gainwell (the company that operates the Medicaid billing system) on the processes to enroll as a Medicaid CHW Provider and to submit claims for payment. \nFor questions about the training\, email Amy Katzen at Amy.Katzen@ohhs.ri.gov.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-provider-enrollment-billing-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Parenting Matters Spring 2022 Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 26\, 2022\n\nThe Family Firm: A Data-Driven\nGuide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years\n9 – 11:30 a.m.\nCEU Credits will be sought for social work\, early childhood professionals\, and mental health professionals. \nPresented by\nEmily Oster\, PhD\nVirtual event via Zoom \nRegister Today!\nwww.lifespan.org/parentingmatters \nBradley Hospital\, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children\, and Lifespan Community Health Institute present the 31st Parenting Matters conference on Saturday\, March 26\, 2022. This half-day event offers parents\, childcare providers\, social workers and teachers a unique opportunity to learn from top child development and behavior professionals in a casual setting. \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/parenting-matters-spring-2022-spring-virtual-conference/
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SUMMARY:CHWs Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION: “What’s On Your Mind?”\nCHWs Networking Gathering\n Wednesday\, March 30\n12pm-1pm\, via Zoom\nCome talk with other CHWs about exciting projects\, challenging clients\, employment issues\, the new CHW Medicaid reimbursement coming down the pike\, and whatever else comes up. You decide! This Zoom gathering is hosted by the Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island. \nWednesday March 30\, 12pm-1pm \nRegister here and be sure to answer the question\, what do you want to talk about?!: \nhttps://ri-college.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqd-6prDoiE9M2hOQ6rKkrsGe0OxFEu9AN \n(After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) \nChallenge and Favor Please! We need to grow CHWARI to bring the full strength of CHWs to help Rhode Islanders ALL shine with good health and well-being. Please bring a CHW along to the gathering who is not yet a member of CHWARI! \nSee Printable Flyer Here!\nEmail any questions to joinchwari@gmail.com! \nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chws-networking-gathering/
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