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CHANGING THE 

FACE OF HEALTHCARE

Community Health Workers Association of Rochester
Serving the Finger Lakes, Western & Central NY Regions

Our MISSION

Community Health Workers Association of Rochester Inc. CHWAR, is a non-profit organization that advocates strengthening the profession and leadership of Community Health Workers (CHWs). 

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CHWAR is a professional association that is dedicated to advancing the workforce through CHW development, building standards and establishing CHWs as integral members of health reform innovations.

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WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1999, CHWAR was born from just 3 initial health workers uniting to form Rochester Outreach Workers Association (ROWA). Now known as Community Health Workers Association of Rochester, Inc. members are trained community health workers with a combined total of over 60 years of outreach in the field of perinatal, pediatrics, immunization, HIV, substance abuse, mental health, social services, homelessness, parenting, adolescence, elderly care, immigration, poverty, community resources.

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LET's 'ROC' TODAY
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American College Of RHEumatolgy Training

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) invite you to participate in the ACR’s Training

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barbershops & Salons celebrate HIV/Aids awareness

For more than 20 years, the Get It Done Initiative has shared accurate, evidence-based health information in barbershops and salons in communities of color. 

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2022 Annual Report Card Event

For the first time since 2019, ACT Rochester, our region’s community indicators program, delivered its annual Report Card to a live audience!

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NYS Commissioner Visits CHW Training

Common Ground Health held a group discussion with James V. McDonald, M.D., M.P.H., Commissioner of Health, on the health disparities our communities face. The Commissioner met the CHW class and shared the important role CHWs' play in public Health

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IIBERO's NEW HOME

Click below to view a short virtual tour of Ibero's new location at St. Michael's Church, 124 Evergreen Street, Rochester, NY 14605

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11th Annual State of our children address

For the last 11 years, ROC the Future Alliance has demonstrated accountability by measuring our impact on the community and sharing these results in the annual State of Our Children Report Card.

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WALK-IN COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINE                 CLINIC

Free COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinics on April 15th at Ibero, Community Resource Center, 216 Clifford Avenue.  April 19th at Action For A Better Community Head Start, 640 Jefferson Avenue.

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COVID VACCINE COUNCIL

University of Rochester Medical Center strategic planning process to serve the needs of the people who are currently excluded from the existing systems.

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HEALTHCARE Workers

Jordan Health and Community Partners want to hear from you.  Participate in a COVID community group discussion April 11th & 12th, and receive a free $25 gift card.

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Congratulations to Lucia Colindres for receiving the Dr. Constantino Fernandez Community Leadership and Advocacy Award presented by the African American and Latino Health Coalitions 2023 Speak Life Conference. Congratulations for also winning the Rochester Business Journal 2024 Women of Excellence award

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THe Goodwill Learning academy

Join The Goodwill Learning Academy, where your academic journey begins with personalized support, resources, and a dedicated coach who will be with you every step of the way. Together, they'll empower you to achieve your goals and create a brighter future, regardless of your educational background.

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