Community Health Alignment

Family Connection South Carolina Hopes & Dreams Conference
2024-03-21 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | R2i2 Conference Center, 763 Fashion Dr, Columbia, SC, 29229, United States
Family Connections SC 2024 Hopes and Dreams Conference brings together parents, students, professionals, exhibitors, and sponsors for a day of learning and collaboration!
Register here.
Parents: Apply for a scholarship
A limited number of parent scholarships are available to attend conference at no cost. Parents who have been awarded a scholarship will be notified via email by March 1.
Family Connections SC is planning 15 breakout sessions and two general sessions. Keynote speakers and session topics will be announced soon!

Gaining Awareness: The Impact of Community Health Workers on the National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic
2024-04-09 12:00 | Zoom
Join the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Region 4 and the Southeast Community Health Worker Network for a virtual webinar event that aims to identify ways Community Health Workers (CHWs) have supported efforts in addressing syphilis/congenital syphilis in the Region.
Objectives: (1) Identify ways Community Health Workers (CHWs) have supported efforts in addressing syphilis and congenital syphilis in the Region; (2) Generate actionable recommendations for leveraging the CHW workforce to support efforts at the national, state and local levels to reduce rates of primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis and congenital syphilis (CS) as well as reduce syphilis related health disparities.
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Please click on the following link to register:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdeGhrz0oErDiV3aJiiulhSBdsYvVFhQ
For more information contact: Dr. Roshunda Ivory (roshunda.ivory@hhs.gov) or Rebecca Salter (rsolon@mailbox.sc.edu).

SE CHW Network - Monthly Meeting
2024-04-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-06-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-07-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
The Southeast CHW Network Monthly Meeting is an opportunity for all members to come together & share updates, learn from guest speakers, and grow together as a collective network to help advance health equity across the Southeastern United States.
These meetings are inclusive and open to all! Please share with your networks so we can learn & grow together to collectively further the CHW profession!
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Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87826856123
Meeting ID: 878 2685 6123

2024 Optimal Aging Conference
2024-04-20 08:00 - 2024-04-23 17:00 | The Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40202
Hosted by the UofL Trager Institute and the Kentucky Association for Gerontology, the 2024 Optimal Aging Conference will be held April 20–23, 2024, at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY. Guided by our theme of “Aging and Health Equity,” this conference will share ideas and stories about how we can inspire, innovate, impact, investigate, and integrate the aging experience. We are delighted to return to an in-person conference and hope you will join us for this four-day event that includes the Clinical Retreat for Interdisciplinary Training (CRIT), pre-conference offerings, and two full days of content on optimal aging and lifestyle medicine. This year’s conference will also have a designated track for Community Health Workers.

The Optimal Aging Conference is the premier aging conference in Kentucky and is an interdisciplinary conference uniting experts, professionals, and community members who view aging as an opportunity. This conference attracts several hundred presenters and attendees from over 20 states and has also included an international presence. Being a sponsor or exhibitor at this conference is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your leadership in optimal aging to stakeholders across the aging-related field. We are pleased to offer you the following support opportunities for this upcoming conference.

We offer sponsorship opportunities at a variety of levels to meet every supporter where they are, and each sponsorship level includes complimentary exhibit space, listing in the conference materials, signage, and complimentary conference registrations, with benefits growing in direct correlation to the level of sponsorship.
A call for presentations is now open and will be available for submission until October 31, and we welcome submissions for your organization and network that will align with our theme and help our conference attendees learn more about optimal aging.

If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Gober via email at natalie.vickous@louisville.edu or phone at 502-627-0595.

2024 ARCHWA Summit
2024-04-25 - 2024-04-26 | KY
Arkansas Community Health Worker Association
2024 Annual Summit
April 25-26, 2024
Doubletree by Hilton &
Robinson Center in Downtown Little Rock
You’re Invited!
REGISTER HERE
Register for the summit by March 15th, 2024!
There are 225 tickets available for the summit and tickets are first come, first served.
CHWs who reside in Arkansas can register for $50 or register for free by clicking “Get Tickets” and entering the discount code: CHW2024
Allies, community stakeholders and out of state guests may register for $100.
Need a hotel room?
Scholarship Opportunity for CHWs who reside in Arkansas:
We are thrilled to have scholarships available for overnight lodging for community health workers who live outside of the central region during the summit. There are limited scholarships available and are first come, first served. Please reach out to Judy Pile to learn more and sign up at judypileAR@gmail.com
Self-pay CHWs, Allies, Community Stakeholders and Out of State Guests:
If you would like to book a room at the Doubletree and self-pay, please call the Reservations line at 501-508-8149. Room rates are $199 / night and include breakfast. Reservation deadline is Monday, April 1st.
Want to be an exhibitor?
Please reach out to Judy Pile at judypileAR@gmail.com to receive an exhibitor packet. Space is limited so don’t wait!
REGISTER HERE

Georgia Community Health Worker (CHW) Stakeholders Exposition
2024-05-21 08:00 - 2024-05-22 17:00 | Zoom
OASH Region 4, in collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine Area Health Education Center, the Southeastern Primary Care Consortium Atlanta Area Health Education Center (SPCC Atlanta AHEC), Georgia Watch, the Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority, and the GA CHW Network, will host the Georgia Community Health Worker (CHW) Stakeholders Exposition on May 21st and May 22nd.

This hybrid event, featuring panel discussions and presentations by CHWs and CHW advocates, will highlight Georgia Community Health Workers, who they are, what they do, and their significant roles within the community.
To register, please click the link in the flyer CHW Virtual w Link & QR Code or go to https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsf-qqrTMiH0gpyQFNAWRvPH8TG2RwHcg#/registration.

For those interested in attending in person, please contact Daphne Byrd (daphne@spcc-atlantaahec.org).

2nd Annual Mississippi Community Health Workers Association Summit
2024-06-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Hospitality Resort Management Center, 420 Debuys Rd, Biloxi, MS, 39531, United States
Register Now for the 2nd Annual MSCHWA Summit in Biloxi!
Dear Attendees,
We are excited to invite you to register for the 2nd Annual Mississippi Community Health Workers Association (MSCHWA) Summit, scheduled for June 12, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi! This summit promises to be an enriching experience, bringing together professionals and enthusiasts in the field of community health. From insightful discussions to networking opportunities, this event is your gateway to staying ahead in the game!
Register now to secure your spot and take advantage of early bird pricing. Don’t miss this opportunity to join us as we explore innovative approaches to community health and promote health equity across Mississippi.
To register and learn more about the summit agenda, speakers, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website www.mschwa.org. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2nd Annual MSCHWA Summit and engaging in meaningful discussions that will shape the future of community health in Mississippi.
This event is co-sponsored by the MS CHW Association and the MSDH Office of Community Health Workers!
