Amber Culver, Northern Chair of the NH CHW Coalition Steering Committee, shares her inspiring journey as a CHW and Steering Committee member. Her experience serving as both Secretary and North Chair has opened doors to meaningful opportunities that have empowered her as a leader and strengthened her voice in the field.“Since becoming a CHW in 2017, I’ve had the pleasure of serving in both the Secretary position and North Chair. It’s given me so many opportunities to meet incredible CHWs across the state and sit at the table with our allies, working towards growing the CHW workforce in NH. I have loved being part of the conversations that help to shape the workforce, being a voice for CHWs and increasing my own confidence as both a CHW and as a leader. My time on the Steering Committee has presented me with many opportunities I don’t believe I would have had without the experience, including being able to serve as a NACHW Board Member for 3 years. The relationships I have built through the Steering Committee and Coalition are ones that I will carry with me throughout my journey!”Submit your letter of intent today! ... See MoreSee Less
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Savanah Miller, the current Northern Vice-Chair of the NH CHW Coalition Steering Committee, reflects on the inspiring work being done to elevate the CHW workforce. She shares, "I am inspired by the passionate advocates in our group who work to elevate the CHW workforce and the clients we serve. I encourage fellow Community Health Workers to join us in this vital work—your insights and experiences are essential in shaping a stronger future for our profession and those we support."Interested CHWs are encouraged to submit their letters of intent by 5pm on Friday, November 8! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy National Cat Day! 🐾 Whether you're a Community Health Worker or a cat lover (or both!), we can all appreciate the joy and comfort that our furry friends bring to our lives. Just like CHWs, cats have a way of being there when we need them most—offering support, reducing stress, and brightening our days. Share a pic of your own whiskered companion in the comments, and let’s celebrate the pawsome bond between cats and their humans! 🐱💙 #NationalCatDay #CHWCommunity #FurryFriends ... See MoreSee Less
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CHWs Make the Difference We Need

CHWs Umbrella - Family Health Advocate, Patient Navigator and more.

Many positions fall under the CHW umbrella. They all focus on the client’s whole life, which includes their behavioral and physical health and their Social Determinants Of Health (SDOH). CHWs do not provide clinical interventions or treatment. Instead, they are the connection and intermediary between the patient and those clinical or community services that they need to be healthy and thriving. CHWs are trained to advocate for health equity, and support populations whose struggles are influenced by factors such as poverty, language barriers, lack of education, ethnicity, sex, sexual identity, age, disability, socioeconomic status, or geographic location. CHWs have a keen understanding of the social and environmental influences in a client’s life and how those factors can impact and prevent them from reaching their health-related goals.

Social Determinants Of Health are conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of-life-risks and outcomes.

These SDOH include factors such as Economic Stability, Neighborhood and Physical Environment, Education, Food, Community, Safety and Social Context, and the Healthcare System.

Coalition Purpose and Priorities

The NH CHW Coalition promotes Community Health Workers as vital members of the health care and social service teams through advocacy and education.

The purpose of the NH CHW Coalition is to bring together Community Health Workers, along with supportive health professionals, community leaders, employers, and other stakeholders to promote the role and value of CHWs in improving health outcomes.

The NH CHW Coalition identities their priorities by seeking input from the valued members. A Strategic Plan is written by the Steering Committee with input from membership and this helps guide the work of the Coalition. The current Strategic Plan goals are to:

  1. Increase employer and other stakeholder investments in CHWs through education on the roles and values of CHWs.
  2. Provide education and professional development opportunities to CHWs throughout the state of NH.
  3. Increase CHW engagement in NH CHW Coalition activities and initiatives.

The NH CHW Coalition aims to be the convener of CHWs across New Hampshire, collaborating with organizations and individuals in NH who support the CHW workforce. Our goal is to give space for CHW voices to be heard and for other CHWs to be leaders in the advancement of the CHW workforce at the state, regional, and national levels.