Nominations for the NH CHW Coalition Steering Committee are officially open! ๐ŸŽ‰ Nowโ€™s the time to get involved and make a lasting impact on the future of the Coalition. If youโ€™re interested, check your email for all the details, including job descriptions and a template to submit your Letter of Intent before the October 21 deadline. ๐Ÿ“ฉQuestions? Reach out to Dhaniele Duffy at dduffy@nchcnh.org. And if you're not yet a member of the NH CHW Coalition but want to join, head to the link in our bio! โœจ #CHWLeadership #NHCHW #MakeADifference ... See MoreSee Less
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๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต!Health literacy plays a crucial role in helping individuals understand and make informed decisions about their health. As CHWs, you are on the front lines, ensuring that everyone has access to clear, accurate, and actionable health information. Whether it's helping someone navigate healthcare services or breaking down complex health topics, CHWs empower our communities to take control of their health.Letโ€™s spread the word this month and continue working together to improve health literacy for all! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“š What are some ways you help your clients improve their health literacy? Share your tips in the comments!#HealthLiteracyMonth #CHWs #EmpoweringCommunities #HealthEducation #NHCHWCoalition ... See MoreSee Less
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Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests, shipped directly via USPS by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. These rapid antigen tests provide results in just 30 minutes, offering quick guidance for next steps if you test positive. As CHWs, you can not only order these free tests for your own household, but also share this important resource with your clients to help them stay safe and informed. Whether for those with symptoms or those seeking peace of mind, these easy-to-use self-tests are available at no costโ€”plus, shipping is free!๐Ÿ“ฆ Orders began shipping the week of September 30th. ๐Ÿ“ฒ Sign up for email alerts when you place your order. โ˜Ž๏ธ Need help ordering? Call 1-800-232-0233. For more information on extended expiration dates, visit the FDAโ€™s updated list of COVID-19 test expiration dates.#FreeCOVIDTests #PublicHealth #CHWs #StaySafe #COVID19 #CHWCoalition๐Ÿ“ข FREE At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available!Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests mailed via USPS by the U.S Department of Health & Human Services. These rapid antigen tests provide results in just 30 minutes, helping you take the next steps if you test positive. Whether you're experiencing symptoms or just want peace of mind, these easy-to-use self-tests are available at no cost โ€“ shipping is free, too! Click here to order now: COVID Home Tests | USPS๐Ÿ“ฆ Orders began shipping the week of September 30th.๐Ÿ“ฒ Sign up for email alerts when you place your order.โ˜Ž๏ธ Need help ordering? Call 1-800-232-0233.For more information on extended expiration dates, visit the FDAโ€™s list of updated COVID-19 test expiration dates.#FreeCOVIDTests #PublicHealth #StaySafe #NCHC #COVID19 ... 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.