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

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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.

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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Built for This: Empowering CHWs to Create What Communities Need

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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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.

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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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Are you ready to lead with purpose and power? Join us for Unlocking Leadership & Potential, a transformative training designed by and for Community Health Workers. This engaging session will help you explore your personal leadership style, build confidence in your strengths, and connect with a broader network of CHWs who are stepping into leadership roles across the country.

Together, we’ll explore what it truly means to lead—whether you're speaking up in a meeting or creating change in your community. We’ll dive into leadership styles, effective communication, and the principle of “Nothing About Us Without Us.” You’ll walk away inspired and equipped with tools to amplify your collective voice, shape CHW programs and policy, and create a leadership plan that’s rooted in your own lived experience.

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Building a sustainable and impactful CHW workforce begins with strong CHW leadership, allyship, and meaningful relationships. This engaging webinar will explore how enhancing CHW leadership and cultivating these connections are essential for growing CHW power and long-term workforce sustainability.  Participants will discover strategies for strengthening connections that amplify CHW influence, while gaining practical tools to identify and prioritize key relationships.

Join us to reflect, connect, and learn actionable steps to build a more powerful and sustainable CHW workforce for the future.

Participants will: 

• Discover how strengthening CHW leadership and allyship is essential for long-term sustainability and systemic change.

• Recognize the importance of relationships in building CHW power and leadership to sustain the CHW workforce 

• Reflect on how one’s own individual and collective relationships contribute to advancing the CHW workforce. 

• Explore tools to identify and prioritize key relationships, strengthen CHW influence, and advance goals.

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Continue the envision webinar (envision’s approach to growing CHW Power) conversation with this LiveStream Q&A right here on myenvision.  We'll have envision staff and presenters available for a 30minute live session.   

If you can't attend, don't worry, we'll be recording the session and posting it here.

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NOTE NEW DATE

Building a sustainable and impactful CHW workforce begins with strong CHW leadership, allyship, and meaningful relationships. This engaging webinar will explore how enhancing CHW leadership and cultivating these connections are essential for growing CHW power and long-term workforce sustainability.  Participants will discover strategies for strengthening connections that amplify CHW influence, while gaining practical tools to identify and prioritize key relationships.

Join us to reflect, connect, and learn actionable steps to build a more powerful and sustainable CHW workforce for the future.

Participants will: 

• Discover how strengthening CHW leadership and allyship is essential for long-term sustainability and systemic change.

• Recognize the importance of relationships in building CHW power and leadership to sustain the CHW workforce 

• Reflect on how one’s own individual and collective relationships contribute to advancing the CHW workforce. 

• Explore tools to identify and prioritize key relationships, strengthen CHW influence, and advance goals.

  Register using this link

The NYU CHW Research & Resource Center's CHW Innovations Summit, co-sponsored by the NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center, will be held on April 9th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET and April 10th, 1:00 - 4:15 PM ET. We will explore critical issues in CHW workforce sustainability, reimbursement, and advocacy.  

We will kick off the Summit on Wednesday, April 9th at 1:00 PM ET with a keynote address from Honey Yang Estrada, MPH, CHW, President of the North Carolina Community Health Worker Association. Her address will be followed by a moderated Q&A with Dr. Nadia Islam, PhD, Professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

We have two afternoons of discussions planned, featuring esteemed speakers from the Center for Health Care Strategies, New York State Department of Health, Envision Equity, Partners in Health (PIH), AIRnyc, Northern Perinatal Partnership, among others. The panels will delve into critical issues such as putting into practice CHW reimbursement mechanisms, lessons from CHW coalition building across the U.S., and centering community-based organizations in CHW policy and funding.  Don’t miss this opportunity to engage and shape the future of community health workers! See agenda below and the topics that will be covered.

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The NYU CHW Research & Resource Center's CHW Innovations Summit, co-sponsored by the NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center, will be held on April 9th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET and April 10th, 1:00 - 4:15 PM ET. We will explore critical issues in CHW workforce sustainability, reimbursement, and advocacy.  

We will kick off the Summit on Wednesday, April 9th at 1:00 PM ET with a keynote address from Honey Yang Estrada, MPH, CHW, President of the North Carolina Community Health Worker Association. Her address will be followed by a moderated Q&A with Dr. Nadia Islam, PhD, Professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

We have two afternoons of discussions planned, featuring esteemed speakers from the Center for Health Care Strategies, New York State Department of Health, Envision Equity, Partners in Health (PIH), AIRnyc, Northern Perinatal Partnership, among others. The panels will delve into critical issues such as putting into practice CHW reimbursement mechanisms, lessons from CHW coalition building across the U.S., and centering community-based organizations in CHW policy and funding.  Don’t miss this opportunity to engage and shape the future of community health workers! See agenda below and the topics that will be covered.

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Topic: CHW Self-Care for Long-Term Sustainability: Strategies and Practices

To ensure convenience and flexibility, we have scheduled two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon/evening. Read more and check your local times here

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