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SUMMARY:RI Food Access Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:New Zoom link:  \n\n\n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95157696130?pwd=HWzZNjEavJaH6TbXbsQQQuhOpIUcmM.1
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-food-access-office-hours/
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SUMMARY:RI Food Access Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:*This meeting typically happens monthly\, but in light of the current state of emergency\, it has been moved to weekly\, on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 am.  * \n\n\n\nRI Food Access Office Hours (monthly)\n\n\n\nThis monthly meeting creates space for community members and organizations to hear from—and ask questions of—state agencies and each other. Staff from state agencies and community organizations provide updates on food access programs and share information about any upcoming program changes. All are welcome to join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Zoom. \n\n\n\nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95157696130?pwd=HWzZNjEavJaH6TbXbsQQQuhOpIUcmM.1  \n\n\n\nEmail Sarah Blau with any issues:  Sarah.Blau@health.ri.gov
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-food-access-office-hours-2/2025-11-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
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SUMMARY:Emergency CHW Medicaid Advocacy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\nThis important gathering has been organized by RI Independent Community Health Works and the RI Support Network. Attend to make your voice heard!   \n\n\n\nEMERGENCY COMMUNITY MEETING\n\n\n\nPROTECT RHODE ISLAND’S COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWs) \n\n\n\nEOHHS is proposing to eliminate the CHW Medicaid benefit\, a decision that would wipe out the entire CHW workforce across Rhode Island. If this cut passes\, billing stops\, jobs vanish\, and community care collapses. \n\n\n\nWHEN & WHERE: \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 13\, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University222 Richmond St\, Providence\, RI 02903 \n\n\n\nWHO’S COMING:State Officials · State Representatives · Healthcare Providers · Community Leaders · CHWsThis is the one time we will all be in the same room united to defend the CHW program and fight for what we all believe in: equity\, access\, and the right to care. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S AT STAKE \n\n\n\n\n$23.4 million in Medicaid funding and $16.6 million in federal match\n\n\n\nThe jobs of hundreds of CHWs statewide\n\n\n\nThe health and stability of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable communities\n\n\n\n\nWe’re standing together across sectors and across titles to make sure CHWs remain a permanent\, protected part of Rhode Island’s healthcare system. \n\n\n\n\nGet Your Free Ticket\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer\n\n\n\n\nQUESTIONS? CONTACT US \n\n\n\n\n\nKoren Carbuccia \n\n\n\nCEO/FOUNDER \n\n\n\nEmail: ceo@riichw.com \n\n\n\nPhone: 401.477.0660 \n\n\n\nWebsite: www.riichworks.com \n\n\n\n\n\nFranyelys West \n\n\n\nCEO/FOUNDER \n\n\n\nEmail: Fw@risupportnetwork.org \n\n\n\nPhone: 401.699.1750 \n\n\n\nWebsite: www.risupportnetwork.org \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour voice and support are crucial in this fight for community health workers!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/emergency-chw-medicaid-advocacy-meeting/
LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T110000
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SUMMARY:CHW Voices- Food Access
DESCRIPTION:CHW Voices For Leadership and Advocacy- Food Access Session \n\n\n\nIn response to changes and delays in SNAP\, CHW Voices will focus this month on food access resources! No stigma\, no shame — we’re in this together. \n\n\n\nIf you’re working to address food insecurity — whether you’re hosting events\, looking for partners\, or just want to connect — this session is for you!   \n\n\n\nCome hear what others are doing\, meet potential partners\, share ideas\, and take action to support our communities — and ourselves.  \n\n\n\n\nLink to Presentation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us! Learn more about us here: chwari.org/chw-voices-for-leadership-advocacy/\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\nNew Zoom Link 10/17 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86047779233?pwd=O4iaX1lpbd421xoV8OVFaPvqiWAaKr.1  \n\n\n\nEmail questions to RI CHW Voices richwvoices@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-voices-18/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T170000
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SUMMARY:Latinx 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-support-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T173000
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:(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\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop-15/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T153000
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SUMMARY:CTC-RI Conference: Advancing Primary Care: Innovating for a Sustainable Future”
DESCRIPTION:Join Care Transformation Collaborative of RI on Wednesday\, November 19th\, at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick Rhode Island for “Advancing Primary Care: Innovating for a Sustainable Future”. This in-person event promises enriching learning opportunities across key topics such as: health equity\, population health\, best practices in behavioral health (IBH)\, technology\, addressing workforce shortage\, improving child/family health and more! As we delve into these critical areas\, attendees can expect to gain invaluable insights and strategies to improve patient outcomes by leveraging the strengths of the team\, the system of care and patient voice. \n\n\n\n​​In addition to our engaging educational sessions\, our conference will feature an exciting exhibitor hall\, showcasing community-based organizations\, partners\, and health care agencies and their services. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore and meet with  a diverse range of exhibitors\, network\, and access cutting-edge industry and local resources. Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to connect with colleagues\, learn from experts\, and discover ways to advance primary care and health equity. \n\n\n\n​​Target Audience\n\n\n\n​​All CTC-RI practices\, learning collaborative participants and partners\, past and present\, are welcome to attend. We invite practice leadership\, providers\, nurses\, nurse care managers\, care coordinators\, behavioral health staff\, practice managers\, pharmacists\, medical assistants\, community health workers\, and CTC-RI stakeholders to come learn as a team! \n\n\n\n​​Registration Information\n\n\n\n​​Registration will begin at 8:00am EST with a light breakfast. Our welcome address will begin at 9:00am. \n\n\n\n​​CME Accreditation\n\n\n\n​​CME’s/CEU’s and certificates of attendance will be available after the conference. CHW certificates of attendance will also be available. \n\n\n\n​We gratefully acknowledge the support of:\n\n\n\n\n​Advance-CTR\n\n\n\n​Equip Health\n\n\n\n​​Rhode Island Health Center Association\n\n\n\n​URI Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center\n\n\n\n​Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation\n\n\n\n​​Rhode Island Health Plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI\, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI\, Point32Health and UnitedHealthcare\n\n\n\n\n​​For additional questions contact Michelle Mooney\, MPA\, Program Coordinator\, CTC-RI: mmooney@ctc-ri.org
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ctc-ri-conference-advancing-primary-care-innovating-for-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T093000
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SUMMARY:RI Food Access Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:*This meeting typically happens monthly\, but in light of the current state of emergency\, it has been moved to weekly\, on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 am.  * \n\n\n\nRI Food Access Office Hours (monthly)\n\n\n\nThis monthly meeting creates space for community members and organizations to hear from—and ask questions of—state agencies and each other. Staff from state agencies and community organizations provide updates on food access programs and share information about any upcoming program changes. All are welcome to join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Zoom. \n\n\n\nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95157696130?pwd=HWzZNjEavJaH6TbXbsQQQuhOpIUcmM.1  \n\n\n\nEmail Sarah Blau with any issues:  Sarah.Blau@health.ri.gov
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-food-access-office-hours-2/2025-11-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T090000
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SUMMARY:Medicaid Billing Training for Independent CHWs
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island Independent Community Health Works (RIICHW) is the BIPOC-led hub funded in partnership with RIDOH\, existing to support Independent CHWs with innovative tools that help them launch\, bill compliantly\, and sustain long-term business practices. \n\n\n\nIn response to demand\, RIICHW will be offering a six hour CHW Medicaid Billing Training on 11/20.  The billing practices that will be provided in this training have been tested by RIICHW and should reflect the current best practices.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is intended for Independent CHWs. Bring specific questions and/or confusing claims if you have them. \n\n\n\nWHEN: Thursday 11/20\, 9-3pmWHERE: Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond St\, ProvidenceLunch will be provided by Beautiful Day \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://chwari.org/event/medicaid-billing-training-for-independent-chws/
LOCATION:Warren Alpert Medical School\, 222 Richmond Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T093000
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SUMMARY:RI Food Access Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:*This meeting typically happens monthly\, but in light of the current state of emergency\, it has been moved to weekly\, on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 am.  * \n\n\n\nRI Food Access Office Hours (monthly)\n\n\n\nThis monthly meeting creates space for community members and organizations to hear from—and ask questions of—state agencies and each other. Staff from state agencies and community organizations provide updates on food access programs and share information about any upcoming program changes. All are welcome to join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Zoom. \n\n\n\nZoom link: https://zoom.us/j/95157696130?pwd=HWzZNjEavJaH6TbXbsQQQuhOpIUcmM.1  \n\n\n\nEmail Sarah Blau with any issues:  Sarah.Blau@health.ri.gov
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-food-access-office-hours-2/2025-11-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T100000
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SUMMARY:CHW Winter Coat Drive
DESCRIPTION:Address: Dexter Training GroupParade St & Willow St\, Providence\, RI 02909 \n\n\n\nWarm Hearts\, Warm Coats\n\n\n\nFamily meet & greet with free coats and more. Kids can share wishes by writing a letter to Santa\, we will have surprises for the kids. \n\n\n\nCollection Box Locations: \n\n\n\n\nBrown University\, 155 South Main Street\, Providence\, 02903\n\n\n\nRIC Workforce Development Hub\, 934 Dexter St\, Central Falls\, RI 02863\n\n\n\nPoder 1110 Radio 1270 Mineral Spring Avenue North Providence RI 02904\n\n\n\nTides Family Services\, 242 Dexter St\, Pawtucket\, RI 02860\n\n\n\nBoost Mobile\, 1079 Chalkstone Ave\, Providence\, RI 02908\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you have a coat to donate\, or are willing to have a collection box at your organization\, please email Lina Roman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorazones llenos de carino y Abrigos calidos\n\n\n\nEncuentro familiar con abrigos gratis y más. Los niños pueden compartir y escribirle sus deseos a santa abran sorpresitas para los niños. \n\n\n\nPublicaremos la lista de lugares donde puedes donar tan pronto como la tengamos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSi tiene un abrigo para donar o está dispuesto a tener una caja de recolección en su organización\, envíe un correo electrónico a Lina Roman. \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by the Latinx CHW Support group of RI.  Learn more about them here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-winter-coat-drive/
LOCATION:Dexter Training Group\, Address: Parade St & Willow St\, Providence\, Rhode Island\, 02909
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