National Association of Community Health Workers

The very first CHWs were tribal healers native to the Americas, and they are no less important to the profession today. May we continue to foster understanding, respect, and appreciation for the diverse heritage that shaped our nation and our profession this Indigenous Peoples Day! #IndigenousPeoplesDay

In March 2024, National Association of Community Health Workers brought a team of #chws, #promotoras, #chrs, and #allies to Washington, D.C. for the 2nd Annual #National #CHW #Hill #Day - supported by my friend and colleague Barb Short (she/her) and longtime sponsor #Sanofi. #Together, #CHWs #educated #legislators on the #chwaccessact that seeks to #reduce #costs for #Medicare and #advance #coverage for new categories of #chw services! Click the link below to read more and see #chw and #ally leaders taking our message and mission of #health, #equity and #socialjustice to the Hill! Special shout out to Katie Bollbach and the Partners In Health team (Ali and Lucas) without whom this work would not progress! #ittakesavillage, #chwleadership. https://lnkd.in/e3svPpFQ

As Yom Kippur begins, we wish a meaningful and reflective day to all those observing. May this day of atonement and fasting bring spiritual renewal, introspection, and peace to your hearts. #YomKippur

NACHW seeks a qualified and experienced major event planner to manage the execution of our annual meeting and Unity Conference, held in 2025. The Event Planner’s services include planning, event production, overall event management coordination, day-of-event coordination, post-event analysis, budget management, programming, and implementation. For more info, view the request document here: https://buff.ly/3BAQK0R Proposed dates (2025): July 23-25 OR July 30-August 1 OR August 6-8 Event duration: 3 days Event name:?NACHW Annual Meeting and Unity Conference Attendee Count: 1,400-1,600 anticipated in person attendees. 300-500 virtual. Type of event: Conference, exhibition, and gala Due date: October 26th, 2024

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Our 2021 National CHW Survey found that CHWs of hispanic or latino origin make up 38% of the workforce, and 35% of CHWs are fluent in Spanish. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the immense contributions of these individuals to the community health space, and pledge to continue advocating for improved language access and equitable health resources in hispanic and latino communities. https://buff.ly/3V5mfI3

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On Wednesday October 16th Transpire Trainings, in partnership with NACHW, will hold a webinar training on the distinctions between sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE). In this open dialogue, we will discuss these issues and how they are relevant in a healthcare context, as well as how anti-trans sentiment and bias often translate to harmful and violent actions (and inactions) toward trans/non-binary people. To foster an open dialogue, please note that this training will NOT be recorded. CEUs will be offered to those who attend this training. Register here: https://buff.ly/3XEJkRt

Our 2024 Unity Conference and annual meeting was a smashing success. As we look forward to an in-person 2025 conference, we want to hear from our members. Do you have an idea for a conference theme? Submit it today! The theme of our conference focuses on the value of CHWs, and is used to inspire our logo and conference sessions. Suggestions are due Thursday, October 10, 2024. Members will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite suggestions. https://lnkd.in/eucHXb8U

CHWs work in a variety of settings, and can often be found in the communities they serve. The CHW Connector mobile app is a convenient tool connecting CHWs wherever they go. Learn more at https://buff.ly/3XKX1iW #CHWConnector