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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association

A space for community health

We have been operating since 2014.

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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association

The Virginia Community Health Worker Association (VACHWA) is a nonprofit organization led by passionate public health professionals and community advocates. Founded in 2014, our mission is to serve, develop, and build stronger communities by promoting education, equity, and access in public health.

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16 hours ago

Virginia Community Health Worker Association
What an eventful and inspiring day! We celebrated meaningful achievements and strengthened new partnerships with community leaders who truly care about lung health.Thank you to Massey Cancer Center and LUNGevity for investing in our community wisdom, as Dr. Winn so powerfully reinforced during the ceremony. The funders, staff, and leadership’s commitment affirms the value of lived experience and trusted relationships in advancing health equity.We look forward to continued opportunities to collaborate and to bridge gaps in information and practical resources—because that is where real, lasting impact happens.And finally, a heartfelt shout-out to our partner in this work, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, for your unwavering commitment to collaboration and impact. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner and are excited to continue building together through future projects. ... See MoreSee Less
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Gracias a The RVA Latinas Show por esta increíble experiencia y oportunidad de compartir con la comunidad acerca del rol del Promotor.Si deseas conocer más acerca de este tema puedes visitar nuestra página www.chwofva.com o llamar 804-646-0449 🤩 ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

Virginia Community Health Worker Association
Muchas gracias The RVA Latinas Show por la oportunidad de compartir con ustedes. Que tengan una feliz navidad 🎄 muy próspero año nuevo 🪅Esperamos verlas en la clase de Promotores de Salud 😉HOY en The RVA Latinas Show™ ✨Nos honra recibir a Shanteny Jackson,Directora Ejecutiva de la Virginia Community Health Worker Association,representando al Institute for Public Health Innovation y el Envision CHW Council.Shanteny es una Afro-Latina, madre, esposa, inmigrante y líder comunitaria. Su experiencia navegando el sistema de salud en EE. UU. como madre joven transformó su propósito y la llevó a convertirse en una poderosa defensora de la comunidad. 🌱✨🎧 Escúchanos EN VIVO📻 Ultra Radio Richmond — 94.1 FM | 92.9 FM | 1450 AM | 1540 AM📱 App y Facebook Live🎁 ¡SORTEO EN VIVO!Sintoniza para participar — ¡los detalles se anuncian al aire! ... See MoreSee Less
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