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RI CHW VOICES��JANUARY 27 2025

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AGENDA

  • Welcome & CHW Voices survey
  • Upcoming opportunities
  • CHW Roadmap Breakout Groups
    • CHW Conference Discussion
    • CHW Coordination
  • Close & Evaluation

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�DO YOU HAVE A "NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION" FOR 2025?

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CHW VOICES SURVEY

  • Purpose: to develop a formal group list to share opportunities and support individual/group efforts for workforce development and sustainability�
  • Prepare for “life after the grant” and ensure we identify a way to continue working together to continue working together, supporting our communities, and hold systems accountable.

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Shelter Bus​�​�The Dignity Bus R.I. is now open.​�​�If you know someone or you yourself need a safe place to stay tonight, call 401-767-0866 or visit Safe Haven/Serenity Center M-F 9am-4pm. See flyer for more details

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Conexion Latina Newport​

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In anticipation of the new administration and its potential impact on undocumented families, Conexión Latina is offering a 'Family Planning' event in Newport on January 27th. Participants will learn of their rights and will receive help planning what to do in the case of an ICE interaction. There will be an opportunity to meet with an immigration lawyer. Dinner and activities for kids provided!

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Vision y Compromiso National Webinar �

1/28 at 2pm EST

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ADVOCACY STRATEGIES TO BUILD COMMUNITY POWER

1/30 2:30-4 pm – Free for all (members and non-members)

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  • Discussion of the Pyramid of Engagement Framework 0 a tool for understanding how individuals can engage at various levels of involvement.
    • Framework helps to find ways to strategize ways to guide people from awareness to meaningful action.
    • Explore the critical role of public health in building community power

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�Planning Meeting Breakout Group in Feb CHW Voices

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Prepare with our National CHW Policy leaders Partners in Health�

Over 200 applications received this year!

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If you applied for a scholarship, check your emails for approvals!

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COMMISSION FOR HEALTH ADVOCACY & EQUITY (CHAE)

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�MISSION:

  • To advocate for the integration of activities that will help achieve health equity;�
  • To advise the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) on racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic health disparities;�
  • To develop and coordinate the expertise and experience of the state’s health and human services, housing, transportation, education, environment, community development, and labor systems to develop a comprehensive health equity plan that addresses the social determinants of health;�
  • To develop health equity goals and plans in alignment with other statewide planning activities; and�
  • To educate State agencies on health disparities.�

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Upcoming Meetings

Last Monday’s of every months, 9am at United Way, 50 Valley Street Providence, RI�

  • 1/27/25 -cancelled
  • 2/24/25
  • 3/31/25
  • 4/28/25
  • 5/19/25

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MLPB COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

�Unlocking Access: What Care Teams Should Know About the Changing Immigration Landscape��  January 28th, 2025 from 12:00pm - 1:30 pm, hosted by Law & Policy Consultant Sarah Yan. 

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By the end of this training, participants will have learned to:​�

Communicate a basic understanding of how US immigration law & policy is made.​�

Recognize the resources and tools to help people navigate the immigration system.​�

Apply legal problem-solving strategies to support immigrant families.​

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BREAKOUT GROUP DISCUSSIONS

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Group 1: CHW Conference Planning

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Group 2: CHW Coordination efforts

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Please pick a breakout group and join the discussion

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Learn More at: https://www.c3project.org

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Geraldine McPhee, CCHW�Policy and Systems Specialist�RIPIN and RIDOH CHW Program

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Geraldine McPhee, Certified Community Health Worker

RIDOH Community Health Worker Program

Qualities:

    • Self-directed
    • Persistent
    • Imaginative

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Skills:

    • Evaluation and Research
    • Education and Facilitation Skills
    • Advocacy

Roles:

    • Cultural Mediation Among Individuals, Communities, and Health and Social Service Systems
    • Implementing Individual and Community Assessments

Impact:

    • Increase engagement of CHWs and cross-sector allies in strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation efforts.

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THANK �YOU & TAKE CARE