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SUMMARY:Trans Topic Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Trans Topic Tuesdays are a short\, informal\, weekly learning session dedicated to illuminating complex concepts related to LGBTQIA+ Life\, Health\, and Culture. Sessions frequently explore experiences\, terms\, needs\, treatments\, concepts that are missed in professional education surrounding LGBTQIA+ populations. Target audiences include but are not limited to: healthcare providers and healthcare support staff\, behavioural healthcare providers and their support staff\, education professionals\, government service persons\, human services professionals\, funders\, LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trans-topic-tuesdays-2/2025-08-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T170000
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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! Llego a RI\, ahora tendremos la oportunidad de que nuestras voces sean oidas\, podamos expresarnos con libertad y lo mas importante\, recibir el apoyo que necesitamos.  \n\n\n\nEste es el Grupo de Apoyo para Trabajadores Latinos que se reúnen vía zoom para compartir sus retos\, experiencias\, recursos y escuchamos y entendemos tus problemas en tu propio idioma. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis support group for Spanish speaking CHWs meets over zoom. CHWs share their challenges in their own language\, listen compassionately\, and share resources. Get the support you need to do the difficult work you do!  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\nEmail Wiston Delgado for the zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-15/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T150000
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SUMMARY:Independent CHW Information & Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:RI Independent CHWs – We’re Here to Help Information & Listening SessionWednesday 8/13\, in-person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast minute gathering! Please Share with Independents!  \n\n\n\nChanges to CHW work in RI are happening fast and with a fair amount of confusion and they significantly impact those CHWs who have been operating independently. RI Independent Community Health Works (RIICHW) and The Community Health Worker Association of RI (CHWARI) invite RI’s Independent CHWs to gather in-person this Wednesday at the Warren Alpert Medical School for a peer-led discussion. We have created this safe space for Independent CHWs to talk about the recent changes to CHW reimbursement by Medicaid and what it means for the future of Independent CHWs.   \n\n\n\nWHO should come: RI Independent CHWsWHEN: Wednesday\, 8/13\, 3-5pmWHERE: Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond St\, Providence (ask security for room #)WHAT: Information\, listening and light refreshments will be served \n\n\n\nThis is not billing training\, but a forum to discuss and understand the changes and to share how both organizations will be providing support. RIICHW will be providing billing training; sign up sheets for future sessions will be available at this event.   \n\n\n\nRSVP to Koren Carbuccia at koren_carbuccia@brown.edu \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://chwari.org/event/independent-chw-information-listening-session/
LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000
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SUMMARY:Trans Topic Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Trans Topic Tuesdays are a short\, informal\, weekly learning session dedicated to illuminating complex concepts related to LGBTQIA+ Life\, Health\, and Culture. Sessions frequently explore experiences\, terms\, needs\, treatments\, concepts that are missed in professional education surrounding LGBTQIA+ populations. Target audiences include but are not limited to: healthcare providers and healthcare support staff\, behavioural healthcare providers and their support staff\, education professionals\, government service persons\, human services professionals\, funders\, LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/trans-topic-tuesdays-2/2025-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T110000
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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\nThis link was updated on 9/19/24 \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
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-13/2025-08-25/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000
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SUMMARY:Latinx CHW Support Group
DESCRIPTION:EL GRUPO DE APOYO PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA SALUD LATINOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi! Llego a RI\, ahora tendremos la oportunidad de que nuestras voces sean oidas\, podamos expresarnos con libertad y lo mas importante\, recibir el apoyo que necesitamos.  \n\n\n\nEste es el Grupo de Apoyo para Trabajadores Latinos que se reúnen vía zoom para compartir sus retos\, experiencias\, recursos y escuchamos y entendemos tus problemas en tu propio idioma. \n\n\n\nObtén todo el apoyo que necesitas para hacer mejor tu Trabajo! \n\n\n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, envia un correo electronico a Wiston Delgado. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa continuidad de este grupo es posible gracias a una generosa subvención de Juanita Sánchez Community Fund a través de Rhode Island Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLatinx CHW Support Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis support group for Spanish speaking CHWs meets over zoom. CHWs share their challenges in their own language\, listen compassionately\, and share resources. Get the support you need to do the difficult work you do!  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Wiston Delgado\, CCHW and Lina Roman\, CCHW. \n\n\n\nEmail Wiston Delgado for the zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe continuation of this group is possible through a generous grant from the RI Foundation’s Juanita Sánchez Community Fund.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/latinx-chw-support-group-13/2025-08-26/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T120000
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SUMMARY:Recertification & Specialties Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:See more workshop dates here! \n\n\n\nCHWARI would like to help you get re-certified and /or apply for RICB specialty endorsements like HIV\, Older Adults and CVD/DM.  These workshops are designed to answer questions and help you prepare your materials for submission to the RICB.  We will answer general questions in the main group and then split into breakout rooms for re-certification vs specialties.   \n\n\n\nSee RICB official pages here: \n\n\n\n\nRecertification\n\n\n\nHIV Specialty Endorsement\n\n\n\nSpecialty in Older Adults\n\n\n\nCardiovascular Health & Diabetes Management (CVD/DM)\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s Project Certification Specialist\, Daniel Dodd\, ddodd@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/recertification-specialties-application-workshop-4/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T100000
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SUMMARY:Medicaid Informational Session\, English
DESCRIPTION:Updated CHW Manual (v. 4.2):EOHHS has updated the CHW Manual V 4.2 and it is now available on the EOHHS website. This updated Manual is available in Spanish here. We recommend reviewing it to understand the most recent program changes. \n\n\n\nEOHHS will host an English and Spanish RI Medicaid CHW information session on August 28th regarding the program changes and the enrollment requirements effective 10/1.  \n\n\n\nEnglish session: August 28\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. → Register here \n\n\n\nSpanish session: August 28\, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. → Register here \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImportant: You must register in advance to receive the invitation and attend either session. \n\n\n\nThese sessions will be an excellent opportunity to learn about program changes and the steps needed to maintain enrollment and meet the new requirements. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions you would like addressed at these info sessions\, submit them here by 8/21/25 and CHWARI will share with EOHHS.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/medicaid-informational-session-english/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T120000
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Certification Application Workshop in English & Spanish
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed due to circumstances beyond our control.  Please re-register for the workshop which will now take place September 25th from 12:00 – 1:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 25th\n\n\n\n\n(See other dates here.) \n\n\n\nLearn 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association of RI\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-in-english-spanish-2/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T133000
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SUMMARY:Medicaid Informational Session in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Updated CHW Manual (v. 4.2):EOHHS has updated the CHW Manual V 4.2 and it is now available on the EOHHS website. This updated Manual is available in Spanish here. We recommend reviewing it to understand the most recent program changes. \n\n\n\nEOHHS will host an English and Spanish RI Medicaid CHW information session on August 28th regarding the program changes and the enrollment requirements effective 10/1.  \n\n\n\nEnglish session: August 28\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. → Register here \n\n\n\nSpanish session: August 28\, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. → Register here \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImportant: You must register in advance to receive the invitation and attend either session. \n\n\n\nThese sessions will be an excellent opportunity to learn about program changes and the steps needed to maintain enrollment and meet the new requirements. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions you would like addressed at these info sessions\, submit them here by 8/21/25 and CHWARI will share with EOHHS.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/medicaid-informational-session-in-spanish/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T150000
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SUMMARY:Jornada de Capacitación y Reconocimiento
DESCRIPTION:Ofrecida por el Centro de Innovación y Bienstar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEsta reunión anual se ha convertido en un espacio valioso donde los Trabajadores Comunitarios de Salud Hispanos de todo el estado se reúnen para celebrar su trabajo esencial\, fortalecer sus habilidades profesionales y construir redes significativas. \n\n\n\nComo parte del evento\, ofreceremos un taller acreditado con 4 horas de Educación Continua\, y el tema de este año será: \n\n\n\n“La defensa no comienza en la Casa de Gobierno… Comienza en la Comunidad” \n\n\n\nUna reflexión y llamado a la acción que destaca el papel vital de los Trabajadores Comunitarios de Salud como defensores que inician su labor a nivel local. \n\n\n\nDetalles del evento: \n\n\n\n\nFecha: Sábado\, 30 de agosto de 2025\n\n\n\nHora: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nLugar: Hampton Inn Pawtucket\n\n\n\nDirección: 2 George St\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860\n\n\n\nCosto: Gratuito\n\n\n\n\n\nFormulario de inscripción\n\n\n\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mOd3aAJj6Cc6tIEj1SrOuD3ruR0PorWCCMpewNPDjp8/viewform \n\n\n\nNota: El evento es para Trabajadores Comunitarios de Salud Hispanos y se realiza completamente en español. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Training and Recognition Day \n\n\n\nfrom Centro de Innovación y Bienstar \n\n\n\nThis annual gathering has become a valued space where Hispanic Community Health Workers from across the state come together to celebrate their essential work\, strengthen their professional skills\, and build meaningful networks. \n\n\n\nAs part of the event\, we will offer a workshop accredited with 4 Continuing Education hours\, and this year’s topic will be: \n\n\n\n“Advocacy Doesn’t Start at the State House… It Starts in the Community” \n\n\n\nA reflection and call to action highlighting the vital role of Community Health Workers as advocates starting at the local level. \n\n\n\nEvent details: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 30\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: Hampton Inn Pawtucket\n\n\n\nAddress: 2 George St\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860\n\n\n\nCost: Free of charge\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP form\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNote: The event is for Hispanic CHWs and is conducted entirely in Spanish.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/jornada-de-capacitacion-y-reconocimiento/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn Pawtucket\, 2 George Street\, Pawtucket\, Rhode Island\, 02860\, United States
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