The Center for Community Health Alignment

02/21/2026

The Center for Community Health Alignment (CCHA) is building a collective of subject-matter experts to support future Community Health Worker (CHW) training through a brief, virtual review process. We will use the Delphi technique, a structured method that gathers expert feedback through short online surveys, to ensure our curricula reflect current practice, cultural responsiveness, and real-world application.

Our trainings are created by CHWs. This process allows us to incorporate additional expertise from both CHW workforce leaders and content-area specialists. Participation is flexible and conducted on an as-needed, as-available basis. To join our expert panel list, please complete this form: https://loom.ly/E7e00kg

Thank you for helping strengthen the CHW workforce.

Alt text: Graphic from the Center for Community Health Alignment reading “We want your input on our trainings!” above a group photo of diverse adult participants smiling and waving at a community health worker training session, some holding training manuals, seated and standing together in a meeting room.

02/20/2026

University of South Carolina students — we’re hiring!

The Center for Community Health Alignment is hiring a student professional interested in marketing, communications, and public health strategy. This is an opportunity to gain applied experience while contributing to meaningful community health initiatives. Visit https://www.communityhealthalignment.org/marketing-and-comms-student-assistant to learn more about apply today.



Alt text: Square graphic that reads “Now Hiring: Marketing and Communications Assistant.” The image invites viewers to scan a QR code or visit a URL to read the full student assistant position. A QR code appears centered on the graphic, and the URL communityhealthalignment.org/marketing-and-comms-student-assistant is displayed at the bottom. The design features the Center for Community Health Alignment logo and brand colors.

02/19/2026

Are you an active CHW ready to expand your knowledge and make a bigger impact on your community? The PREFER CHW Training Program is your chance to gain valuable skills in genetics and learn how to support your community in accessing genetic clinical services and research. Apply by Friday March 13, 2026 at https://redcap.link/preferspr26

The PREFER CHW Training Program (PaRtnEring to build understanding oF gEnomics Responsibly) is a virtual course where you will learn:
• How to collect and use family health history
• Navigate genetics resources
• Information about genetic conditions like hereditary cancers (breast, ovarian, colorectal) and sickle cell disease
• About ethical issues related to genetics research

Key Information
Start Date: Week of April 13, 2026
End of Course: Week of June 15, 2026
• Course is delivered through pre-recorded videos and four scheduled virtual meeting
• Participants complete a practical applications project
• You will be compensated for completing the course
• You will receive a certificate of completion for 20 hours of learning

Questions? Email PREFERCHWAHWFB@advocatehealth.org
Alt text: Graphic with the text “PREFER CHW Training” at the top. Below the title is a large black-and-white QR code. Under the QR code is the URL: https://redcap.link/preferspr26. Background features light blue and gray abstract shapes.

Thank you for your interest in the PREFER CHW training program! The goal of PREFER CHW is to provide CHWs with the opportunity to learn about genetics. We will focus on providing CHWs with information about genetics and ways to support your communities in participating in genetic clinical services a...

02/18/2026

CHW Program Learning Series

This digital learning series is designed to equip public health departments and CHW-supporting organizations with strategies for CHW integration, program evaluation, and sustainability. Developed by CHW and ally experts, the series consists of four modules, each with four lessons.

The Modules
1 - Organizational Readiness - CCHA helps you assess your organization’s readiness to support CHWs
2 - CHW Standards - Introduces the National C3 Council’s core roles and competencies
3 - CHW Research and Evaluation - CHW-CRE promotes participatory, CHW-led approaches
4 - CHW Financial Sustainability - Introduces envision’s invaluable Financial Sustainability Toolkit
envision created these in collaboration with the Center for Community Health Alignment (CCHA), the National Council on CHW Core Consensus Standards (C3 Council), and the Community Health Worker Center for Research and Evaluation (CHW-CRE).

Visit https://www.envisionchws.org/learningseries1-promo to get started today.



Alt text: Promotional graphic for the CHW Program Learning Series featuring a lightbulb logo at the top and a collage of diverse Community Health Workers and speakers shown in individual video frames against a dark background with glowing lightbulbs, representing shared learning and ideas.

CHW Program Learning Series1 What is this series? This digital learning series is designed to equip public health departments and CHW-supporting organizations with strategies for CHW integration and sustainability. Developed by CHW and ally experts, the series consists of four modules, each with fou...

02/17/2026

02/16/2026

New Free Online Training for Community Health Workers

Build your skills in Digital Navigation and Telehealth through this self-paced online module designed for Community Health Workers. Participants will learn about telehealth benefits and barriers, and how to support patients in preparing for and participating in virtual visits.

This training is available at no cost through the South Carolina Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Learning Portal.

Register here: www.scahec.net/learn/programs/cpd/4364



Alt text: Flyer promoting a free online module titled ‘Digital Navigation and Telehealth for Community Health Workers.’ The flyer explains that the self-paced training teaches Community Health Workers about telehealth benefits and barriers and how to support patients in preparing for and participating in telehealth visits. It notes that the course is available for free through the South Carolina AHEC Learning Portal and includes a QR code and web link for registration. The design features a tablet showing a telehealth video visit and logos for Palmetto Care Connections, South Carolina Telehealth Alliance, Center for Community Health Alignment, and South Carolina AHEC.

02/13/2026

Doug Taylor from the The Center for Community Health Alignment and Amy Weaver from the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) recently presented on the SC Roadmap at the United Way Association of South Carolina's Public Policy Day. The session highlighted collaborative efforts to address nonmedical factors impacting health and advancing strategies that support stronger, healthier communities across South Carolina. Thank you to Henry Wells and Dillon Lay from the Association for the opportunity to share this work and connect with local United Ways from across the state!



Alt text: Doug Taylor, Amy Weaver, Henry Wells, and Dillon Lay pose in business attire near an easel-mounted sign displaying the United Way Association of South Carolina logo. The group stands in front of a doorway and patterned wallpaper, smiling at the camera.

02/11/2026

University of South Carolina students — we’re hiring!

The Center for Community Health Alignment is hiring a student professional interested in marketing, communications, and public health strategy. This is an opportunity to gain applied experience while contributing to meaningful community health initiatives. Visit https://www.communityhealthalignment.org/marketing-and-comms-student-assistant to learn more about apply today.



Alt text: Square graphic that reads “Now Hiring: Marketing and Communications Assistant.” The image invites viewers to scan a QR code or visit a URL to read the full student assistant position. A QR code appears centered on the graphic, and the URL communityhealthalignment.org/marketing-and-comms-student-assistant is displayed at the bottom. The design features the Center for Community Health Alignment logo and brand colors.

02/11/2026

Are you an active CHW ready to expand your knowledge and make a bigger impact on your community? The PREFER CHW Training Program is your chance to gain valuable skills in genetics and learn how to support your community in accessing genetic clinical services and research. Apply by Friday March 13, 2026 at https://redcap.link/preferspr26

The PREFER CHW Training Program (PaRtnEring to build understanding oF gEnomics Responsibly) is a virtual course where you will learn:
• How to collect and use family health history
• Navigate genetics resources
• Information about genetic conditions like hereditary cancers (breast, ovarian, colorectal) and sickle cell disease
• About ethical issues related to genetics research

Key Information
Start Date: Week of April 13, 2026
End of Course: Week of June 15, 2026
• Course is delivered through pre-recorded videos and four scheduled virtual meeting
• Participants complete a practical applications project
• You will be compensated for completing the course
• You will receive a certificate of completion for 20 hours of learning

Questions? Email PREFERCHWAHWFB@advocatehealth.org
Alt text: Graphic with the text “PREFER CHW Training” at the top. Below the title is a large black-and-white QR code. Under the QR code is the URL: https://redcap.link/preferspr26. Background features light blue and gray abstract shapes.

02/09/2026

CHW Program Learning Series

This digital learning series is designed to equip public health departments and CHW-supporting organizations with strategies for CHW integration, program evaluation, and sustainability. Developed by CHW and ally experts, the series consists of four modules, each with four lessons.

The Modules
1 - Organizational Readiness - CCHA helps you assess your organization’s readiness to support CHWs
2 - CHW Standards - Introduces the National C3 Council’s core roles and competencies
3 - CHW Research and Evaluation - CHW-CRE promotes participatory, CHW-led approaches
4 - CHW Financial Sustainability - Introduces envision’s invaluable Financial Sustainability Toolkit
envision created these in collaboration with the Center for Community Health Alignment (CCHA), the National Council on CHW Core Consensus Standards (C3 Council), and the Community Health Worker Center for Research and Evaluation (CHW-CRE).

Visit https://www.envisionchws.org/learningseries1-promo to get started today.



Alt text: Promotional graphic for the CHW Program Learning Series featuring a lightbulb logo at the top and a collage of diverse Community Health Workers and speakers shown in individual video frames against a dark background with glowing lightbulbs, representing shared learning and ideas.