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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association
The Virginia Community Health Worker Association 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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Powerful conversation today with Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Meena Seshamani and Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Marvin Figueroa on the implementation of HR1 and what it means for our communities.![]()
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A few key takeaways:![]()
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🔹 The largest Medicaid and SNAP policy changes in decades are underway.![]()
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🔹 Many individuals who lose coverage may still be eligible but face barriers navigating new verification and reporting requirements.![]()
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🔹 Community-based organizations, Community Health Workers (CHWs), Promotores de Salud, doulas, navigators, and trusted messengers will be critical in helping families maintain access to care and benefits.![]()
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🔹 States are working to automate systems and reduce administrative burdens, but implementation challenges remain significant.![]()
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🔹 Funders, advocates, healthcare organizations, and government agencies must work together to support outreach, education, enrollment assistance, and policy advocacy.![]()
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As I listened, I kept thinking about the families we serve every day. Access to healthcare should not depend on someone’s ability to navigate complex systems, take time off work, or overcome language and technology barriers.![]()
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This moment calls for collaboration, innovation, and investment in community-centered solutions. Community Health Workers are uniquely positioned to help bridge the gap between policy and people.![]()
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Thank you to Jenkins Found for invest in community based leadership, Grant-makers In Health, the Maryland Philanthropy Network, and all the leaders who are creating space for these important conversations.![]()
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#CommunityHealthWorkers #PromotoresDeSalud #HealthEquity #Medicaid #SNAP #PublicHealth #CommunityPower #HR1 #HealthAccess #VACHWA
🚨 VACHWA CHW Rewards Program Update – Week of June 7, 2026 🚨![]()
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Have you submitted your points yet? There’s still time!![]()
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🎉 The VACHWA CHW Rewards Program is open to ALL Community Health Workers and Promotores de Salud. You do NOT have to be a member of VACHWA to participate—just be a CHW who is making a difference in your community.![]()
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Earn points for activities such as:![]()
✅ Attending meetings and trainings![]()
✅ Participating in WhatsApp discussions![]()
✅ Sharing resources and information![]()
✅ Community outreach and events![]()
✅ Social media engagement![]()
✅ Recruiting and supporting fellow CHWs![]()
✅ And much more!![]()
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🏆 Current Leaders for the Week of June 7, 2026![]()
🥇 Narcisa Zhicay Gomez – 74 Points![]()
🥈 Jada Williams – 56 Points![]()
🥉 Jessica Valencia – 31 Points![]()
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🌟 Also on the leaderboard:![]()
• Lesly Lancaster – 28 Points![]()
• Odette Furgeson Redguard – 20 Points![]()
• Sergio Candelaria – 4 Points![]()
• Gina Garcia – 4 Points![]()
• Maryam Jaradi – 3 Points![]()
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🎁 Grand Prize Alert!![]()
The top participant will receive a FREE, all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Southeast Community Health Worker Network Annual Conference! This includes conference registration, travel, lodging, and related expenses.![]()
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📋 Submit your eligible activities and points here:![]()
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Don’t wait—every point counts! Submit your activities, track your progress, and climb the leaderboard.![]()
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💜 Together we are strengthening the CHW and Promotores de Salud workforce one activity, one connection, and one community at a time.![]()
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#VACHWA #CHWRewards #PromotoresDeSalud #CommunityHealthWorkers #LeadershipBoard #SoutheastCHWNetwork #CHWStrong #EarnPoints #publichealth
🎓 Today’s the day we’ve been waiting for—join us in congratulating our graduates! 🎉👏🏽 Your hard work and dedication have paid off. We are so proud of you! 🌟![]()
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🎓 ¡Hoy es el día que tanto esperábamos! Felicitemos a nuestros graduados. 🎉👏🏽![]()
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Su esfuerzo, dedicación y perseverancia los han llevado hasta aquí. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes! 🌟![]()
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#CongratulationsGraduates #CHWProud #PromotoresDeSalud
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