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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). 

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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COVID-19 and CHWS

As with any serious health crisis, COVID-19 puts CHW in the front lines of spreading awareness and offering insight on this global pandemic. 

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BLACK LIVES MATTER

Our community has become a hotbed of the movement. Let us be a beacon of change and healing. CHWAR stands with BLM.

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baby shower

Healthy Baby Network Baby Shower for pregnant families will take place on June 10th, 2023 at 41 Backus Street, Rochester, NY 14608.

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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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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.

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. 

Senator Samra Brouk's 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower

 Guests at Senator Samra Brouk's 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower were presented with a panel discussion on Doula Care, along with many giveaways and information from a number of organizations in Rochester.  It was an afternoon of fun, discussion and resources for new and growing families.

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