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    Welcome to VACHWA
    Let's Network and Grow

    Let's grow professionally through education and advocacy.

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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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    Support Us

    There are a multitude of different ways to support our organization.

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    The Virginia Community Health Worker Association Store

    Support us by also purchasing our merchandise.

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Welcome to VACHWA

Let's Network and Grow

Let's grow professionally through education and advocacy.

Our Programs

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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association

A Space for Community Health

We have been operating since 2014.

About Us

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Support Us

There are a multitude of different ways to support our organization.

Donate Today

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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association Store

Support us by also purchasing our merchandise.

Shop Now

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About

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.

At a Glance

A Sneak Peek Into the Association

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🎟️ CHWs: Two tickets for the price of one!Scholarship funds for The Power of WE 2 Conference have been exhausted, but we have a special offer exclusively for Community Health Workers!Use promo code BOGO to get two tickets for the price of one. Grab a friend and join us to connect, learn, and celebrate together! 💜📅 October 8: Virtual📍 October 9: In person in Culpeper, VA⏰ Offer ends Sunday, October 4, at 11:59 p.m.🎟️ Purchase your tickets:whova.com/portal/registration/qnjvBpf8WBFRQQc2DQL3/#PowerOfWE2 #vachwa #CommunityHealthWorkers #BOGO ...
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Samara Lott serves as the Statewide Coordinator for Local Maternal Child Health Programs within the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Family Health Services. Her role involves supporting Virginia's Title V MCH programming by way of ensuring alignment throughout the Commonwealth's thirty-five local health districts. She provides technical assistance and supports the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of various MCH #davaa#thedoulaassociationofvirginiaa#vachwai#vachwaconferenceachwaconference ...
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Amy Yarcich has served as the Executive Director of healthcare nonprofit Rx Partnership for more than 19 years. During her tenure with the organization, Rx Partnership launched several important, new programs targeting the underserved, including medication delivery by mail in response to COVID-19. Amy holds an MPA from Virginia Commonwealth University, two Certificates in Nonprofit Management and received her undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University. Previous employment includes leadership roles in state government and a nonprofit organization in Wisconsin.#DAVA #thedoulaassociationofvirginia #vachwa #vachwaconference ...
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