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The Center for Community Health Alignment stands behind Interim President Dr. Harris Pastides, M.P.H., in his call for every South Carolinian to get vaccinated
Housed at the Arnold School of Public Health the University of South Carolina, CCHA is proud to stand by President Pastides. The vaccines are safe and will lead to a healthier South Carolina. Special thanks to SCDHEC for creating this...
CHW Supervisor Training starting on November 29th!
We invite you to participate in the CHW Supervisor Training! The training is intended for those who supervise CHWs or those who supervise CHW like professions. It will provide skills on how to maximize often missed opportunities...
Join us for the Southeast CHW Network Summit, this December 10th from 10 AM – 3 PM EST
This virtual summit provides an opportunity for CHWs, CHW supervisors, and CHW allies to get to know regional colleagues. With presentations from Denise Smith, NACHW President as well as John Gilford, HHS Health Director. Follow this link to...
CCHA is offering a CHW Health and Racial Equity training from November 8th – 19th
Join us for a virtual pilot training course on CHW health and racial equity from 2:30 – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday. CHW attendees will connect individual racial inequitable experiences to systemic level issues in order to challenge and transform them. Topics...
Diabetes Free SC Initiative
In support of CHWs to help better prevent and manage diabetes, CCHA partners with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina through the Diabetes Free SC Initiative. Diabetes Free SC Expands Efforts With 2 New Funded Programs | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina...
Are you looking for better ways to work with others in your community to improve health and equity?
How can health systems, public health agencies, and community-based organizations work together to improve community health and well-being? Check out this free resource – Aligning Systems for Health: Two Years of Learning. Aligning Systems for Health: Two Years of...
Getting vaccinated is about responsibility and commitment to community
Luisa Hernandez has years of experience working as a Community Health Worker with PASOs. She advocates for her community and promotes healthy living for all. Luisa says “I feel like it’s an act of responsibility with myself, my family and everyone else. Vaccines also...
CCHA launches new CHW Model Best Practice Toolkits
Our toolkits identify best practice strategies for designing, implementing, and showcasing the impact of CHW models. The toolkits also include co-created and population-focused toolkits like the Perinatal CHW models and Rural Health CHW models. It is our...