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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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Dr.Deborah Ellerbe, Ph.D Annual Health Fair 

Friday April 10th, 2026 at Montgomery Center 10 Cady Street. Rochester, New York

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

 

This is a Free Community event, designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle, prevent and mange diseases and connect you to resources  

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SNAP Program: New Work Rules Webinar

Potentially several thousand community members will now be required to complete a specific number of work, employment training, or volunteer activities each month to maintain SNAP benefits. A Monroe County SNAP resource page, including information about exemptions and new work rules, can be found below. There is also be a SNAP change overview webinar to assist

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Adult Education and career training open house

Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES Center for Workforce Development is hosting their Adult Education and Career Training Open House on April 16 at 6:00 PM.

More information below

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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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Maude Orman scholarship 

The Rochester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, is currently offering our Maude Orman scholarship for African-American high school seniors in the Rochester area

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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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Navigating Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Webinar

Join for a interactive webinar designed for community health workers who rely on Medicaid Non‑Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

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Share your Experience!

Participants are needed for a study to better understand the use of technology in our community.

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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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As a member, attend our annual conference with renowned health and community leaders, receive access to training, events, and more!

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