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Solidarity Statement from the National Association of Community Health Workers
The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) stands in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis and communities across Minnesota impacted by Operation Metro Surge,

Now Open: Apply to Serve on the NACHW Board of Directors
The National Association of Community Health Workers is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors. We are seeking committed CHW and Ally leaders who

CHW Network/Association Application – Open Until March 31
NACHW is updating our National Repository of all CHW Networks/Associations. This form serves as the primary way for NACHW to collect information about CHW Networks/Associations

Announcement: Annual Meeting 2026 and Unity Conference
We know that many in our audience are eagerly awaiting an announcement of the details for our next Unity Conference. We had such a fantastic

New Report Highlights Community Health Workers’ Impact, Calls for Sustained Local Investment, During National CHW Awareness Week
BOSTON, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In recognition of National Community Health Worker (CHW) Awareness Week, a new report, Strengthening Public Health with Community Health Workers, #StrengthInCHWs, was published

NACHW Appoints Katherine Martinez as Interim Director
The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) is proud to announce the appointment of Katherine Martinez as Interim Director, effective immediately. Katherine brings a
Wyden, Ruiz Introduce Senate Resolution to Honor Community Health Workers
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, MD, D-Calif., today introduced a resolution to recognize the contributions of community health workers

Announcement: Resignation of Executive Director, Denise O. Smith
May 2, 2025 Dear NACHW Community It is with deep gratitude, admiration, and heartfelt sadness that we announce the resignation of Denise Octavia Smith from

Press Release: National Association of Community Health Workers and Partners In Health United States Host 3rd Annual CHW Capitol Hill Visits
(March 7, 2025) Washington, D.C. – On March 11 and 12, over 100 community health workers (CHWs), allies, and advocates from across the country will

Unity Conference and Annual Meeting Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus is Live!
We are happy to announce that our prospectus for the upcoming NACHW Annual Meeting and Unity Conference 2025 – held in Columbus, Ohio starting
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Solidarity Statement from the National Association of Community Health Workers
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Now Open: Apply to Serve on the NACHW Board of Directors
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CHW Network/Association Application - Open Until March 31
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Announcement: Annual Meeting 2026 and Unity Conference
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New Report Highlights Community Health Workers' Impact, Calls for Sustained Local Investment, During National CHW Awareness Week
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Resolution introduced in Congress designating the week of August 28 - September 1, 2023, as National CHW Awareness Week
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Auto Renewal of MemberClicks!
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PRESS RELEASE: NACHW and Partners In Health U.S. Host 2nd Annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
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CHWs’ Perspectives on the Impact of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Unwinding
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Historic Congressional and Capitol Hill Visits in Washington, D.C.