The Center for Community Health Alignment

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

Last week, the Center for Community Health Alignment hosted our 2025 CHAI and CCOSC Partner Convening, bringing together partners from across the state to discuss the critical work that has been accomplished through Community Health Workers Changing Outcomes in South Carolina (CCOSC) and continues to be carried out through the Community Health Alignment Initiative (CHAI).

Held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History in Columbia, the full-day convening included a presentation of evaluation findings, facilitated discussions on community resources and networking, sustainability action planning at the team, regional, and statewide levels, and opportunities for reflection and self-care. CHWs from the across the Palmetto State collaborated to strengthen alignment, share lessons learned, and advance sustainable, community-centered approaches to improving health across South Carolina.

We’re grateful for the partnership, insight, and commitment that made this convening a success. Visit our website to learn more about CHAI and CCOSC https://loom.ly/XzvFAgk

12/17/2025

The Southeast CHW Network Advocacy Toolkit is here! Are you looking to support CHWs and CHW allies across the Southeast in strengthening their advocacy skills and impact? Developed by and for CHWs, this toolkit shares practical strategies, real-world examples, and worksheets to help elevate community voice, engage policymakers, and advance sustainable support for the CHW workforce.

Covering topics like advocacy foundations, crafting messages, building coalitions, and sustaining momentum, this resource reflects lessons learned from CHWs across the Southeast states. The toolkit features worksheets you can customize for your advocacy project, centering lived experience as a driver of systems change.

Download the toolkit today: https://loom.ly/_fzYuWw



Alt text: Cover image for the Southeast CHW Network Advocacy Toolkit, featuring a collage of Community Health Workers from across the Southeast gathered at advocacy events, with the Southeast CHW Network logo centered and the words “Advocacy Toolkit” displayed above and below the images.

12/16/2025

Want to strengthen your CHW network?

Join us for an interactive webinar exploring how regional Community Health Worker (CHW) networks come to life — from concept to connection. Learn why regional associations matter, how they strengthen local CHW leadership, and what steps your region can take to build or enhance your own network. We’ll share real lessons from our journey, highlight key benefits of collaboration, and guide you through a brief TA Needs Assessment to identify support areas that can help your organization grow.

Who Should Attend:
CHW leaders, association staff, public health partners, and anyone interested in building strong, sustainable regional networks.

Key Takeaways
• Understand the purpose and impact of regional CHW networks
• Hear lessons learned from the development process
• Identify potential areas of technical assistance for your organization

We hope you’ll join us for this conversation as we continue building stronger, more connected CHW communities across the region. Whether you’re just starting your network or strengthening an existing one, this session will offer practical insights, shared experiences, and actionable next steps to support your growth. We’re excited to learn with you, hear your perspectives, and move this work forward together.

Register now: https://loom.ly/ZyUeL4U

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12/15/2025

If you’re in the Georgetown area, keep an eye out for Community Health Alignment Initiative (CHAI) partner Browns Ferry Community Outreach’s billboard. The sign features Brenda Perkins and highlights their commitment to bridging resources and empowering the community.

Want to learn more about CHAI? Visit https://loom.ly/RDhbbPs

Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities.

Browns Ferry Community Outreach-NonProfit South Carolina Community Health Worker Association Triple P

12/05/2025

AccessHealth Horry has been named one of South Carolina’s 2025 Angel Award recipients, honoring nonprofits with exceptional impact and stewardship. As a long-standing partner in the Community Health Alignment Initiative (CHAI), they exemplify centering community voice, reducing barriers to care, and addressing nonmedical drivers of health. We’re proud to celebrate their leadership, impact, and commitment to the people they serve.

Learn more about AccessHealth Horry: https://www.accesshealthhorry.org/
Learn more about CHAI: https://tinyurl.com/8x9erwsy

South Carolina Hospital Association

11/24/2025

On November 5–6, the P.L.A.C.E. (Prioritizing Long-lasting Actionable Community Engagement and Equity) Academy Pilot brought together decision-makers for an engaging 2-day training hosted by the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity.

The Academy focused on building the capacity of leaders to implement meaningful community engagement strategies, empowering participants to connect, collaborate, and create lasting impact in the communities they serve.

During the event, Moryah Jackson, Executive Director for the Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity, shared remarks and reminded us of the power of collective impact, sharing:

“Community is what’s going to help sustain us through hard times.”

She reflected on how spaces like the P.L.A.C.E. Academy, filled with dedicated leaders, have supported her journey and continue to inspire collaboration across the region.

A huge thank-you to all who participated and helped make this pilot a success!

11/15/2025

Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism: Here’s What to Know

Misinformation linking vaccines and autism continues to circulate, but decades of rigorous research show no causal connection. Here's how you can talk about this topic clearly and compassionately:

Key messages to share:

Vaccines are safe and lifesaving. Autism is not one of their outcomes, the evidence does not support a link.

Parents deserve respect and facts. Acknowledge worries, show empathy, then present clear, science-based info.

Use affirming phrasing: “No credible study has shown vaccines cause autism.”

Focus on benefits: Vaccines protect kids from serious, preventable diseases.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/xnYtRuU

A downloadable version of this messaging guidance is available here.

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

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Best Practices for Diabetes Care in All Age Groups Training for CHWs
November 19 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM (EST)
Virtual Session

Join us for an interactive training designed for anyone working with individuals and families managing diabetes from children to older adults. Learn how to create personalized, family-centered care plans that strengthen health outcomes across generations. This session is part of our Diabetes CHW Specialty Track through the Center for Community Health Alignment.

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11/08/2025

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Join us on November 12 (9:30 AM–1:30 PM EST) for Transforming Diabetes Care for Diverse Communities, a virtual training designed to help learners understand how cultural humility can improve diabetes prevention, care, and education.

Participants will learn to:
Identify cultural barriers in diabetes care
Build trust with diverse communities and families
Apply inclusive communication strategies to improve long-term health outcomes

Virtual Only
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