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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As a member, attend our annual conference with renowned health and community leaders, receive access to training, events, and more!
LIVE STREAM
Mistrust and Skepticism of the Medical System within Communities of Color: A Community
by Clinical Education Initiative
Date: February 1, 2021
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
LIVE STREAM
Free Online Grief & Loss Training
by Healthcare Workers Rising
Date: January 28, 2021
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM EST
Eligible participants will earn a $25 stipend
Health Talks
A new program by Dr. Tamara Wilson-Cisnero talking about the COVID-19 vaccine.
When: Mondays at 7PM EST
Dates: January 11, 18, 21 and February 8
Listen to the program on Sundays at 7 pm or Thursdays at 6 am on Poder971
