
HAPPENING NOW!!!!
SC Communities of Care Webinar
May 19th, 12pm to 1 pm EST
Register at: https://go.edc.org/The-helping-professionals-journey-to-resilience
This webinar is primarily for persons in the ten counties that SC Communities of Care is focusing on at this time: Aiken, Anderson, Berkeley, Charleston, Horry, Greenville, Lexington, Richland, Spartanburg, York.

Safety First Disarming in Tense situations - A guide for Health Workers
2022 RCHWN "Making Connections” Conference
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual “Making Connections” Conference and Retreat, presented by The Rural CHW Network! This is a CHW only premiere conference in-person July 15th at Double Tree Hilton, Charleston, S.C. Or if you prefer, join us virtually.
Current RCHWN members receive special pricing for this event. If you are not a current member, join for only $25 today!
Click here for More Information and Registration
For all conference-related questions, email Creator of Opportunities, Rebecca Albaugh, rebecca@rchwn.org

Asthma Education for the Community Health Worker
Goal: This training resource is specifically aimed for CHWs who work with populations with Asthma. Click Here For More Information
RESOURCE FEATURE OF THE MONTH
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Recent CHW News
- Public Health: Resiliency training helps public health workers thrive - Independent Record
- Codington County hops to be more proactive concerning flooding roads - Watertown Public Opinion
- Aurora caregivers celebrated at Brewers game on Healthcare Appreciation Night - TMJ4 News
- Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest Returns To The Soundside Event Site This Weekend - The Outer Banks Voice
- Community health workers help reduce unnecessary hospital visits - Healio
RESEARCH INFORMATION
Understanding Scope and Competencies: A Contemporary Look at the United States Community Health Worker Field
http://files.ctctcdn.com/a907c850501/1c1289f0-88cc-49c3-a238-66def942c147.pdf?ver=1462294723000
Community Health Worker Toolkit
CDC’s comprehensive collection of CHW literature, toolkits, and resources.
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/pubs/chw-toolkit.htm
Community Health Workers: Roles and Opportunities in Health Care Delivery System Reform
This report reviews health services research findings on CHW utilization relevant to U.S. policymakers and considers the key challenges facing CHWs.
https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/168956/CHWPolicy.pdf
COLLABORATION PARTNERS

The South Carolina Community Health Worker Association and the Credentialing Council provide Certification classes for Community Health Workers and Promotores through the following organizations. Please click the icons below to access dates and registration for the classes.
WHAT IS SCCHWA
The association provides a forum for networking, sharing of strategies and resources, and a foundation for education.
MEMBERSHIP
SCCHWA Membership promotes the improvement of population health in the communities of South Carolina.
CERTIFICATION
A certification with SCCHWA provides opportunities for furthering knowledge, skills, and formal education.
RESOURCES
Learn more about the various resources available to you as a member of SC Community Health Worker Association.
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