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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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Ethics in Governance: Focus on Maternal HealthJoin us for a five-hour virtual regulatory ethics training designed for Virginia State-Certified Doulas.📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026⏰ 9:00–11:30 a.m. EDT📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026⏰ 9:00–11:30 a.m. EDT💻 Virtual OnlineWhile Course 1 establishes a personal ethical foundation, Ethics in Governance—Course 2 applies that foundation to professional and regulatory responsibilities, including:The VCB State-Certified Doula Code of EthicsVirginia law and mandatory reporter statusAccountability systems and peer-reporting obligationsProfessional boundaries and dual relationshipsCultural humility as a regulatory obligationEthical decision-making in complex situationsClient-centered documentation standardsBy the end of the course, participants will be prepared to:✅ Apply all three sections of the VCB Code of Ethics to real-life situations✅ Explain mandatory reporter status under Virginia Code §63.2-1509✅ Address dual relationships and community-based boundary challenges✅ Use the VCB nine-step ethical decision-making framework✅ Create documentation that centers dignity and withstands ethical review✅ Fulfill peer-accountability obligations, including the required 90-day reporting windowThis course approaches the Code of Ethics as a tool for justice, accountability, and professional integrity—not simply a bureaucratic checklist. Participants will leave better equipped to make clear, defensible ethical decisions under real-world pressure.Register at chwofva.com/training-hub/#EthicsInGovernance #MaternalHealth #virginiadoulas #statecertifieddoula #doulatraining #ProfessionalEthics #VACHWA
📢 Know Your Rights: Salvadoran TPSCARECEN DC is hosting a virtual Know Your Rights (KYR) session for individuals and families affected by the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans.📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026💻 Virtual via Zoom🌙 Evening sessionThis session will provide important information and resources for members of the Salvadoran community. Please register in advance to participate.🔗 Register here: Zoom Meeting RegistrationPlease share this information with anyone who may benefit.#KnowYourRights #TPS #salvadoranTPS #ImmigrantRights #carecendc #communityresources #VACHWA
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