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SUMMARY:Black Maternal Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:A summit event to create opportunities for learning about Black Maternal Mental Health by increasing knowledge\, promoting awareness around current systems of care\, imagining design for those systems yet to be established\, policy improvement\, engage with community leaders\, stakeholders\, and members while focusing on improving\, maternal mental health outcomes for Black and Brown birthing people. \n\n\n\nShare Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee Event Website
URL:https://chwari.org/event/black-maternal-health-summit/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:HEZ Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:The March 2023 HEZ Learning Community will take place on March 9\, 2023\, at Rhode Island College at 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue in Providence\, Rhode Island. \n\n\n\nBreakfast\, check-in\, and exhibit tables will begin at 8 a.m. Ambar Delgado of the 02907 HEZ\, the day’s Master of Ceremonies\, will kick us off at 9:10 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact Morgan Duffney\, HEZ Program Coordinator. Additional information regarding location and parking details will be sent to all registrants in advance of the event.Space for the Learning Community is limited so please register now. We look forward to seeing you in March! \n\n\n\n\nSee Full Agenda and Reserve Spot
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hez-learning-community-2/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T050000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: CHW "Rise Up" Conference
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) \nDue to recently enacted policy of Rhode Island College to play its part in preventing community-spread Corona Virus\, CHWARI has had to cancel the March 26 CHW conference. We intend to re-schedule it (hopefully with the same amazing speakers and trainers!) once our health officials and RIC advise us that it is again safe to gather in large groups.  If you have already registered\, we will hold onto your information and contact you when we select a new date.  Until then\, we appreciate the work you do as CHWs\, supporting your community in this difficult time! \nBe well and safe! \nCHWARI \n  \n CHWARI Rise Up! CHW Conference 2020 \nCHW Conference \nMarch 26th 2020! \n8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EDT) \n@ RI College \nCHWs are a National Movement! Come Hear from Your Newest Leader! \nCHWARI invites you to an all day event at Rhode Island College full of learning\, networking and training. Network with peers and share best practices and liveliest anecdotes! \nHear from Denise Octavia Smith\, the founding Executive Director of the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)\, a groundbreaking national organization promoting the collective voice and professional advancement of the Community Health Workers (CHW). Smith\, a CHW\, health services administrator\, and equity leader\, began as an artist-advocate over 23 years ago. She is excited about her new role and “thrilled and humbled for the opportunity to advocate on behalf of the members of the CHW profession.” \n  \n  \n  \nEnjoy training in your choice of: \n\nSupportive Decision-Making\nDisability Assistance and Voting Rights\nIssues Among Older Adults\nIntro to Motivational Interviewing\nTrauma Informed Care\n\nLearn how to save a life with a FREE Narcan training! \nRegister NOW at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chwari-rise-up-chw-conference-2020-tickets-94220541175! \nFollow CHWARI on FACEBOOK for updates! \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-rise-up-conference/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED CHW Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. Sorry for the late notice.\n\n\nHealth Workers Gathering:\nAddressing Social Determinants of Health for the Aging Population\n  \nLive Presentation by:\nDiane Cocozza Martins\, PhD\, RN \nProfessor\, College of Nursing\, University of Rhode Island \n  \nMarch 12\, 2020\n4:30-6pm  \nStudent Union 307\nRhode Island College\nContinuing Education: \nContinuing education certificates are available free of charge for those who: 1.) Attend in full\, the live or recorded webinar session and 2.) Complete and submit the required Program Evaluation and/or Self-Assessment Survey Forms. \n  \nSpace Limited! \nREGISTER HERE\nDownlo\nad and share PDF flyer!\n\n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-gathering/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200306T040000
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CREATED:20191202T224639Z
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SUMMARY:Core Competency CHW Training NOW FULL
DESCRIPTION:This training is suspended due to COVID-19 \nOfficial Certification as a Community Health Worker helps you land the job you want…AND being educated in the 9 Core Competencies of a CHW prepares you to do it well!  This twelve week training is the preparation you need to apply for certification and succeed as a Community Health Worker in Rhode Island. \n2019’s Graduating CHWs and Staff! \n  \n \nSCHEDULE: This training includes 12 Friday sessions (9-4:30) starting March 6th\, 2020\, excluding Easter.\nLOCATION: Rhode Island College\nREQUIREMENTS: English language fluency\nLearn more about the Core Competency’s of a CHW here!\nTraining NOW FULL. For next time\, prepare by reviewing application here. \nIf you prefer an application that is easier to fill out by hand\, please email and we will send you one! \n \n 
URL:https://chwari.org/event/core-competency-chw-training-2/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T090000
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CREATED:20191114T013628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T191225Z
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SUMMARY:CHWs and Sustainability in RI
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\nJanuary 31\, 2020\nCHW Employer Event – “CHWs and Sustainability in RI”\nRegister! (Free)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event brings together employers\, insurers\, and other healthcare/social services stakeholders in Rhode Island to discuss progress and plans for making the Community Health Worker workforce more sustainable in our state. \n\nLearn lessons from a Massachusetts health sector innovator on forging collaboration among Medicaid\, state DOH\, Accountable Care Organizations (AOs) and Community Partners\nUnderstand better what your CHWs and Peer Recovery Specialists do by getting a special training on supporting employees recovering from substance use disorder\nEnjoy lunch with partners doing the same work\nDiscuss ways the Community Health Worker Association of RI can best help you to secure CHWs with the appropriate and most current training and to supervise them effectively\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate And Time\n\n\nFri\, January 31\, 2020 \n9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST \nAdd to Calendar \n\nLocation\n\n110 Alger Hall \nRhode Island College600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue \nProvidence\, Rhode Island 02908 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Tickets!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-employer-event/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T073000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Exploring Microaggression and Implicit Bias
DESCRIPTION:Dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion Lunch & Learn: ​ \nExploring Microaggression and Implicit Bias in Our Lives and Communities\nWednesday\, November 13\n12:30-2 p.m.\, Alger Hall 110\nRhode Island College\nA town hall-style conversation featuring: \n \n\nWarren Miller\, Asst. Prof.\, Social Work – An Afro-Latino gay cisgender male whose research and practice focuses on exploring the lived experiences people of color related to HIV stigma.\nKymberlee O’Brien\, Asst. Prof.\, Psychology – A stress researcher/neuroscientist who studies the effect​s of social stressors like implicit biases and microaggressions.\nPegah Rahmanian\, Director\, Unity Center – The child of Iranian immigrants\, queer\, Muslim who has spent the last 15 years in youth development and who provides identity specific programming\, education\, and resources at RIC’s Unity Center.\n\nStudent moderator: Ronya Traynham – A senior in youth development and Africana studies\, whose passion is advocacy and social justice in education. \nThis important conversation promises to be a spirited discussion of professional and lived experiences\, with an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of the panelists and moderators. \nAll are invited to attend and participate. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/lunch-learn-exploring-microaggression-and-implicit-bias/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191111T113000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T123000
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T163000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20181224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181226
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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
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