VIRGINIA CHW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Virginia (VA) Community Health Worker (CHW) Workforce Development Council identifies and promotes policies and systems-level strategies to advance and sustain the CHW workforce.
The council convenes CHWs, CHW program representatives, and stakeholders who focus on expanding the CHW workforce to achieve health equity, reduce racial imbalances, and address health disparities. IPHI facilitates ongoing engagement to ensure diverse voices set priorities and direction in policy, promotion, and sustainability of CHW programs.
The council is made up of three committees:
- Curriculum, Training, and Certification
- Financing Measurement and Evaluation
- Policy and Communication
The council and its three committees meet quarterly. If you’re interested in becoming a member, click: here.
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The council will meet virtually and bi-monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. The upcoming dates include:
- April 12, from 2 to 4 p.m.
- June 14, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The committee meetings will be held in between the full council meetings.
To learn more about the Virginia CHW Workforce Development Council, please contact Program Manager Kelly Evans at [email protected] or visit: www.chwva.org.