This presentation will highlight the importance of sharing lived experiences as a powerful tool for advocacy. It will outline the process of collecting personal stories, showcase selected stories that have been gathered, and provide an overview of current advocacy campaigns led by MedEx. The session emphasizes how personal narratives can drive change and elevate community voices in meaningful ways.
Objectives: At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
acknowledge the power in collecting lived experiences.
learn how to collect stories in an ethical way.
learn ways to share stories for advocacy.
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Join us for an interactive webinar unveiling the new CHW Healthcare Integration Toolkit, designed to guide healthcare institutions, CHW programs, and community organizations in embedding Community Health Workers (CHWs) into clinical systems. We’ll explore proven strategies, real-world examples, and actionable tools to support sustainable integration—while preserving the heart of what makes CHWs effective: their deep connection to the community. Whether you're just getting started or refining your model, this session offers valuable insights into role clarity, funding approaches, onboarding, and fostering true team-based care. Be among the first to access the live toolkit and explore opportunities for technical assistance.
This session breaks down the connection between opioid overdose and brain injury in a way that makes sense for the day-to-day work of Community Health Workers. It covers what puts someone at risk for opioid or substance use disorders, how to spot common signs of brain injury, and how brain injuries can affect the care and support clients need. CHWs will also learn helpful ways to work with clients who have brain injury and get connected to important opioid abuse resources and hotlines.
Objectives: At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Explain the relationship between Opioid overdose and Brain Injury.
Identify risk factors for Opioid/Substance Use Disorder.
Recognize common Brain Injury symptoms.
Identify ways to work with clients with Brain Injury and how that may impact their care.
Identify Opioid abuse resources and hotlines.
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Unity is the annual meeting and interactive event of the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW), designed for our CHW and ally members making a difference. 2025’s theme is “From Legacy to Leadership: Healing and Transforming Communities Together.”
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This session examines the often-overlooked connection between Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)/Domestic Violence (DV) and brain injury, with a focus on equipping Community Health Workers with the knowledge to better serve affected individuals. Participants will explore various types of abuse, identify demographics at increased risk for IPV/DV, and understand how brain injuries can result from such violence. The session also covers common symptoms of brain injury, strategies for working effectively with clients who may be affected, and key IPV/DV resources and hotlines available to support survivors.
Objectives: At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Identify and display knowledge of different types of abuse.
Identify demographics with higher risk factors for Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence.
Understand the connection between Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence and Brain Injury.
Recognize common Brain Injury symptoms.
Identify ways to work with clients with BI and how that may impact seeking resources.
Identify Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence resources and hotlines.es.
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