Community Health Workers Association of Rochester

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!

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LET's 'ROC' TODAY

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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Join the metrig Study today!

Triglycerides at 500+ mg/dL?

Join the meTriG Study today!

Contribute to research from home- No doctor's appointments required. Recieve up to $360 in gift cards!

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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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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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Youth Mental Health Advisory Board

This fall, high school students in the Senate District 55 will have the opportunity to join a inaugural Youth Mental Health Advisory Board. Young people in the community deserve to have their voices heard

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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.

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.

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.

Community Group Discussion

Share your opinions and concerns dealing with the navigation of the health care system. What are the barriers and obstacles preventing quality health care in our community?

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