FL Community Health Worker Coalition

FL Community Health Worker Coalition Bridging gaps and connecting communities for a healthier Florida.

A statewide partnership dedicated to the support and promotion of the CHW profession in Florida. Sub-Committees:

Networking/Sustainability
•Promote the statewide CHW coalition.
•Promote recognition of CHWs through branding

Curriculum
•Establish core elements of standards for curriculum
•Establish curriculum review panel
•Establish requirements for certification process/training requirements

Policy Subgroup
•Enlist champions for systems change
•Find your elected officials
◦Find Your Representatives
◦Find Your Senators
•Educating your elected officials about CHWs
◦CHW Conversation with Representative
◦First Call and Short CHW to Representative Call
◦Talking Points for 2013 Bill

Research Subgroup
•Promote interdisciplinary collaborative research activities that will support the profession Promote continuous outcomes data collection to support the profession of CHW in Florida through creation of common outcome measures

Practice Subgroup
•Provide consistent input based on the practical experience of CHWs to further the goals and objectives of the Florida Community Health Worker Coalition.

Happy Thanksgiving!
11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025
Public Health Day honors the healthcare professionals who keep our communityies healthy, especially Community Health Wor...
11/24/2025

Public Health Day honors the healthcare professionals who keep our communityies healthy, especially Community Health Workers (CHWs), who connect families to care, address barriers, and bring trusted support where it’s needed most.

Thank you to every CHW and public health champion protecting and empowering our communities.

11/22/2025

🔔 Daily Reminder:
You're strong 💪 You're not alone ❤️ Help is always available

If you're concerned that you or someone you know may be dealing with mental health or substance use, there are resources available to help samhsa.gov/find-help

11/22/2025

Annual premium increase, 60-year-old couple with income of $85,000 (401% FPL), by congressional district, 119th Congress Note: FPL = federal poverty level. Examples are based on 2026 average...

The Gulfcoast South AHEC has an exciting opportunity for bilingual individuals who are interested in advancing their car...
11/22/2025

The Gulfcoast South AHEC has an exciting opportunity for bilingual individuals who are interested in advancing their career! Registration is open for GSAHEC's upcoming Medical Interpreting Training, which starts February 10th, 2026.

This course is a hybrid, 40-hour course held over seven weekly sessions using Zoom® and Google Classroom® platforms. Once the course is successfully completed, individuals will receive a certificate and be officially trained Medical Interpreters. This course also fulfills the requirement to test for National Certification.

Please spread the word to your network about this training. For more information on the course, visit: https://gsahec.org/access-program/frequently-asked-questions/

To register: https://gsahec.org/event/medical-interpreting-training-40-hour-training-course-3/ Registration closes February 2, 2026.

The next Medical Interpreting Training event is on February 10 – March 24, 2026. – – Schedule of Training Dates: Orientation: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm EST Week one: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm EST Week two:

11/15/2025

🍂It’s No To***co November! 🦃
Quit the smoke, not the pumpkin pie.

Join one of our free group quit classes and start the holiday season tobacco-free.

See our November cessation class schedule below and sign up today!

The Facilitating Patient Self-Advocacy in Transitional Care Management webinar is happening on December 5, 2025. Registe...
11/12/2025

The Facilitating Patient Self-Advocacy in Transitional Care Management webinar is happening on December 5, 2025. Register today by visiting our calendar of events on our website www.flchwcoalition.org. Eligible 2 CEs.

11/01/2025

for health insurance starts November 1!
MHP Salud's certified health insurance Navigators, who are also local Promotores de Salud, are available to offer you expert guidance through your 2026 health insurance eligibility, plans and prices. — completely free of charge! 🎉
With so much uncertainty around health insurance, don't delay! Reach out and get enrolled before December 15!

We join our partners at Florida Voices for Health and Catalyst Miami on the loss of this courageous advocate.
10/30/2025

We join our partners at Florida Voices for Health and Catalyst Miami on the loss of this courageous advocate.

We mourn the passing of Tracey Bowen, a courageous advocate with Catalyst Miami, and we celebrate Tracey’s legacy of pursuing justice, equity, and health access for everyone. Learn more about Tracey’s life & work at catalystmiami.org/tracey_bowen.

Protecting North Florida's newest residents is the goal of a new "Safe Sleep" campaign now active in Jefferson, Madison,...
10/14/2025

Protecting North Florida's newest residents is the goal of a new "Safe Sleep" campaign now active in Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor Counties. CHWs promoting simple, evidence-based habits, the initiative empowers parents to create a safer sleeping environment for their babies and helps reduce infant sleep-related deaths.

Health experts highlight practices like always placing an infant on their back to sleep. Learn more about the coalition's full range of support programs by watching the video below.

Each year, thousands of babies across the U.S. lose their lives to unsafe sleep conditions. The Healthy Start Coalition is ramping up its Safe Sleep campaign to educate parents and save lives.

10/10/2025

Join us for our October Learning Series: Breast Cancer Awareness: Early Detection is the Best Protection. 🎀

📆 Date: October 21, 2025
⏱️ Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Zoom
Speakers:
🌟 Kiersten Smith: State Farm in Wakulla County
🌟 Christina Giron: Florida Department of Health

Breast Cancer Survivor, Kiersten Smith, will share her personal journey and emphasizes the life-saving importance of early detection. In addition, representatives from the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCC) will provide valuable information on how they support at-risk populations by improving access to preventive screenings and coordinating care.

Register Today: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/EeEW52znRKSrPnGctHGMxQ

Complete this brief survey in advance: https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oMdFCCiK7GnDCK

To learn more about the Learning Series for Community Leaders, visit: https://ctsa.research.fsu.edu/resources/ncrt-ce

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