COALITION SUBGROUPS
Do you have a few hours a month to help grow and improve the Florida Community Health Worker Coalition? If so, we invite you to become involved in the Coalition by joining one of our subgroups. Our subgroups work with us to advance the CHW profession and workforce. Subgroups meet via a conference call once every month or quarterly.
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NETWORKING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Co-Chair | Vacant
Co-Chair | VacantTo apply for the position of Co-Chair, please complete an application: https://forms.gle/s6q2zJEjgiJQVaZ48
1. Website – expand the use and educate the full coalition on the website
2. Explore the possibility of regional CHW Coalition meetings which would include educational events
3. Create marketing materials, and develop marketing strategies to promote Coalition activities
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CURRICULUM AND PRACTICE
Tonya Bell | tbell@healthystartjmt.org
Lisa Hamilton, Ph.D., MPH| floridachwc@gmail.com1. Work with Florida Certification Board to roll out certification for CHWs
2. Develop a Curriculum Bank to store all curriculum in one centralized location.
3. Identify CHW Training Providers statewide
4. Continue recruiting, welcoming, and mentoring new members
5. Promote the CHW Census Survey and analyze data
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POLICY & ADVOCACY
Karen Harwood | karenh@pbcms.org
Sharanda Sipe | ssipe@intercostalhc@com1. Continue to educate policymakers about the role of CHWs and Promotores de Salud
2. Encourage issuance of city/county proclamation recognition of the profession
3. Address policy issues related to the potential for reimbursement for CHWs services.
4. Plan and conduct CHW Awareness/Advocacy Days and other workforce development activities.
5. Develop and share policy toolkit and information with members and stakeholders.
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RESEARCH & SUSTAINABILITYDr. Carolyn Tucker | tuckerrearchcoordinator@ufl.edu
1. Publish a CHW research compendium documenting Florida practice-based research.
2. Administer a survey to develop a uniform instrument to assess the practice of CHWs.
3. Create CHW-Led research and evaluation activities and solicit feedback from stakeholders.
4. Create a list of university-based professionals who can assist with grant submissions and evaluation, provide technical assistance for CHW-related research. -
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)
SIGS are Ad Hoc workgroups for Community Health Workers and Promotores de Salud that focus on a specific area of interest, knowledge, technology or health disparities. We provide a space for members to share resources, learn, discuss issues, and collaborate on projects within their shared field. If interested in co-chairing, please complete an application at: https://forms.gle/QdV88XaHjR3WfzHv7
The Subgroups are reflective of our diversity and breadth of professions, interests, and members.
To join a Subgroup: click here
