The C3 Team invites all interested CHWs and allies to join us at the kickoff of our C3 Assembly. We’ll introduce the Assembly, outline it’s vision, get your input, share what we’ve been up to lately, and continue the conversation from our Town Hall.

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Unpacking the complete CHW Financial Sustainability Toolkit 
A look into envision’s tools and strategies for workforce sustainability with one of the authors.

In this 90 minute webinar we will review envision’s approach to advancing financial sustainability, introduce the complete CHW Financial Sustainability Toolkit, and give a brief overview of how to use it. 

We will look at all 6 sections:

1. Section 1: CHW Financial Sustainability

2. Section 2: Medicare Policy

3. Section 3: Medicaid Policy 

4. Section 4: Systems Change for Organizational Financing 

5. Section 5: Braided and Blended Funding

6. Section 6: Putting it all Together in a Financial Sustainability Plan

Join us using the link below.

https://sc-edu.zoom.us/j/87246128819

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Vaccines have played a critical role in improving population health for generations, yet historical inequities, medical mistrust, and unequal access continue to shape how vaccines are experienced by many communities today, particularly vulnerable and historically underserved population. This session will explore the present, history, and future of vaccines in the US and how past public health practices influence present-day trust and decision-making. Centering family perspectives and community experience, the session will highlight how SC Families for Vaccines works alongside families and local partners to support vaccine confidence and access, especially among populations most impacted by health disparities.

 Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Explain how the historical context of vaccines and public health systems shapes trust among vulnerable populations and informs equitable policy development.

• Apply culturally responsive, trust-based practices that support vaccine confidence and access for families experiencing social, economic, or geographic barriers.

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The Impact Summit is designed to:

• Create space for connection and shared learning

• Uplift community-centered approaches to health and well-being

• Support professional growth and leadership development

• Strengthen networks that sustain CHWs and the communities they serve

Whether you are a Community Health Worker, organizational leader, policymaker, or partner, the SCCHWA Impact Summit is a place to connect, recharge, and move forward together—rooted in community and rising toward lasting impact.

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You are invited to Session 3 of the Equipping CHWs for Community Impact webinar series, titled “CHW Strategies for Tobacco Use: Supporting Recovery and Maternal Health.”

This session will take place on April 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:15 PM CST.

It will feature Doug Miller, LAC, NCACII, AADC (Keystone Substance Abuse Services) and Dr. Dina M. Jones (University of Alabama at Birmingham). They will share practical, community-focused strategies for supporting individuals navigating tobacco use, with special attention to recovery and maternal health.

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This presentation explores the importance of vaccinations as a cornerstone of public health. It will explain how vaccines work to protect individuals from serious and preventable diseases, reduce the spread of infections, and contribute to herd immunity—helping safeguard those who cannot be vaccinated due to age or medical conditions. By highlighting scientific evidence, real-world impacts, and community-wide benefits, this presentation aims to reinforce why vaccinations are a safe, effective, and essential tool for maintaining healthy individuals and resilient communities.

 Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Explain how vaccines work to prevent infectious diseases and protect individual health.

• Describe the concept of herd immunity and why high vaccination rates are critical to protecting vulnerable populations.

• Identify key public health benefits of vaccination, including reduced disease spread, prevention of outbreaks, and improved community health outcomes.

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This webinar will focus on practical approaches CHWs can use to stay safe while conducting home visits. Participants will explore how to prepare before a visit, recognize potential safety risks, set appropriate boundaries, and respond to unexpected situations while maintaining professionalism and trust with clients.

Featured Presenters: Rebekah Shilling, Jaquetta Graham, Lillie Fox, Soledad Bolden

Zoom link: https://sc-edu.zoom.us/j/83445127461?pwd=hl01EWIao1gUbIcC6BujxEJYehZed9.1‍ ‍

Meeting ID: 834 4512 7461 Passcode: SECHW

This presentation explores the importance of vaccinations as a cornerstone of public health. It will explain how vaccines work to protect individuals from serious and preventable diseases, reduce the spread of infections, and contribute to herd immunity—helping safeguard those who cannot be vaccinated due to age or medical conditions. By highlighting scientific evidence, real-world impacts, and community-wide benefits, this presentation aims to reinforce why vaccinations are a safe, effective, and essential tool for maintaining healthy individuals and resilient communities.

 Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Explain how vaccines work to prevent infectious diseases and protect individual health.

• Describe the concept of herd immunity and why high vaccination rates are critical to protecting vulnerable populations.

• Identify key public health benefits of vaccination, including reduced disease spread, prevention of outbreaks, and improved community health outcomes.

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Join us for a preview of three new Community Health Worker (CHW) toolkits that support financial sustainability strategies and effective CHW integration across health care and public health departments.

In this 90-minute webinar, authors from three leading organizations will introduce their toolkits with an overview of what’s inside and explain how to get started.

• The Center for Community Health Alignment (CCHA): Better Teams: Understanding and Integrating CHWs into Healthcare Settings.

• Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS): Designing a Comprehensive Community Health Worker (CHW) Program (CHW Integration Toolkit for Local and Tribal Health Departments in Wisconsin).

• envision’s complete Financial Sustainability Toolkit (FST) now complete with all six sections and a refreshed, user-friendly design.

The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly with the toolkit authors and ask questions about implementation and use.

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General Assembly - Zoom Meeting

New Year, New Goals

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Join for an interactive webinar exploring how regional CHW networks come to life - from concept to connection. Learn why regional associations matter, how they strengthen local CHW leadership, and what steps your region can take to build or enhance your own network.

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In a rapidly changing health policy landscape, community health workers (CHWs) remain a key workforce that connects people from their communities to health and social resources. Along with contributing to improved health outcomes, research shows that CHW services are cost-effective. States have been advancing strategies to increase access to CHW services through state policies, programs, and coverage approaches. 

This state-only webinar will introduce state officials to the basics of the state CHW policy space, including understanding the role of CHWs from a CHW perspective, CHW engagement in policy and program design, Medicaid reimbursement strategies, certification and training, and common challenges that states experience during policy development and implementation. 

During the webinar, state officials will engage with other states, CHWs, thought leaders, and other subject matter experts in a Q&A panel. 

Speakers

• Sandra Wilkniss, PhD, Director, NASHP 

• Megan D’Alessandro, Policy Associate, NASHP 

• Lisa Renee Holderby-Fox, CHW, Envision Executive Director & Associate Director of National Initiatives, Center for Community Health Alignment 

• Carl Rush, MRP, Consultant, Community Resources, LLC 

• Nikeisha Banks (Nikki), MPH, Community Health Integration Program Manager, Clinical Quality and Care Transformation (CQCT), Washington Health Care Authority 

• Ashley Lauing, MPH, Policy Strategy Manager, Division of Medical Services, South Dakota Department of Social Services 

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CHW Self-Care

Office Hours is a time dedicated to connect, engage, and receive support on topics of interest to CHWs, and CHW allies.

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This session highlights how CHWs can effectively support breast health in communities across South Carolina through engaging and culturally responsive outreach and education. It showcases Welter’s innovative approach to discussing screening, thoughtfully integrating social determinants of health to meet people where they are. Participants will explore key breast cancer risk factors, the importance of early detection, and the critical role CHWs play in guiding individuals through the screening process. Real-world case studies and common client questions bring the content to life, equipping CHWs with practical tools and strategies to navigate breast health conversations with clarity, compassion, and impact.

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Collaborative Leadership: CHWs and Allies Driving Change

Office Hours is a time dedicated to connect, engage, and receive support on topics of interest to CHWs, and CHW allies.

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The CHW Program Learning Series is a digital learning series is designed to equip public health departments and CHW-supporting organizations with strategies for CHW integration and sustainability. Developed by CHW and ally experts, the series consists of four modules—Organizational Readiness, CHW Standards, CHW Evaluation and Research, CHW Financial Sustainability—each with four lessons.

envision created these in collaboration with the Center for Community Health Alignment (CCHA), the National Council on CHW Core Consensus Standards (C3 Council), and the Community Health Worker Center for Research and Evaluation (CHW-CRE).

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This session will equip Community Health Workers (CHWs) with a clear understanding of the key medical and legal documents that help clients communicate their healthcare wishes and ensure those wishes are respected. Participants will learn how these documents can empower individuals to designate a trusted representative to speak on their behalf and how to identify which form is most appropriate for different situations. By strengthening their knowledge in this area, CHWs can better support clients in making informed decisions about their care and advocacy.

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Building Strong Teams: Engaging CHWs for Long-Term Success

Office Hours is a time dedicated to connect, engage, and receive support on topics of interest to CHWs, and CHW allies.

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This webinar will highlight strategies to improve care for perinatal individuals experiencing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. Presenters will discuss approaches such as peer support, Peer Recovery Doulas, culturally responsive practices, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Attendees will also explore ways to expand access in rural and underserved communities, with real-world examples of innovative programs currently serving birthing individuals in South Carolina.

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify strategies to increase engagement and retention in care for perinatal individuals with SUD, including peer support, Peer Recovery Doulas, and culturally responsive practices.

• Recognize the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in improving perinatal mental health and recovery outcomes.

• Identify ways to improve access to care for perinatal individuals of many backgrounds, including those living in rural or underserved areas. 

• Provide contextualized examples of the ways in which novel mental health and substance use screening and access to care programs are being utilized for birthing individuals in South Carolina. 

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The CHW Program Learning Series is a digital learning series is designed to equip public health departments and CHW-supporting organizations with strategies for CHW integration and sustainability. Developed by CHW and ally experts, the series consists of four modules—Organizational Readiness, CHW Standards, CHW Evaluation and Research, CHW Financial Sustainability—each with four lessons.

envision created these in collaboration with the Center for Community Health Alignment (CCHA), the National Council on CHW Core Consensus Standards (C3 Council), and the Community Health Worker Center for Research and Evaluation (CHW-CRE).

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There is one more opportunity for you to share your thoughts about National C3 Accreditation - and it’s been expanded to TWO HOURS to allow plenty of time for feedback and discussion!

They want to hear from you about the future work of the National C3 Council to establish a National CHW Accreditation process. Your feedback and ideas will be critical to their plans and the future of the CHW workforce.

Join them for the following two-hour session:

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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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CHW Healthcare Integration

Office Hours is a time dedicated to connect, engage, and receive support on topics of interest to CHWs, and CHW allies.

To read more and check your local times here

To register and get the zoom link, click here.

CHW Healthcare Integration

Office Hours is a time dedicated to connect, engage, and receive support on topics of interest to CHWs, and CHW allies.

To read more and check your local times here

To register and get the zoom link, click here.

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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