South Carolina Community Health Worker Annual 2020 Conference
Originally scheduled Annual Conference for March 27, 2020, will be postponed to August 14, 2020. The same location The River Center at Saluda Shoals and the time 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM. DETAILS TO FOLLOW!
Research Articles:
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
Rishi Manchanda TEDTalk
http://www.ted.com/talks/rishi_manchanda_what_makes_us_get_sick_look_upstream
State Community Health Worker Models: Map of state activity to integrate CHWs into evolving health care systems in key areas such as financing, education and training, certification, and state definitions, roles and scope of practice.http://nashp.org/state-community-health-worker-models/
Recent CHW News
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.