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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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7 days ago
📣 ¡Recordatorio!
Este martes 13 de enero a las 4:00 p. m. nos reunimos para la Coalición de Promotores de Salud y Aliados en Virginia 💻✨![]()
zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkfuutrjwoHNJwUVW6WD8LDrHMAYy9-kiv![]()
👉 Reunión virtual por Zoom
📝 Regístrate en Eventbrite
¡Te esperamos!
#promotoresdesalud #vachwa #SaludComunitaria
7 days ago
Last year, a parent sat at their kitchen table late at night, trying to make sense of paperwork that determined whether their family would get the support they needed. The language was confusing. The process felt distant. And there was no clear place to explain what their family was actually going through.![]()
Moments like that don’t always show up in policy discussions—but they are real. YOUR STORY MATTERS!![]()
In Virginia, HB 337 is under consideration by the General Assembly right now, and this is a moment to share how changes like these affect your life, your family, or your community. ![]()
When lived experience is part of the conversation, decisions reflect real people, not just systems.![]()
👉 Share your perspective: ujoin.co/campaigns/4153/actions/public?action_id=6183
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1 week ago
Thanks to the generosity of a donor, Bon Secours NICUs across Richmond now offer AngelEye cameras, allowing families to stay connected with their babies when they can’t be at the bedside.![]()
This secure, live-stream technology provides comfort, reassurance and peace of mind, anytime, anywhere!![]()
AngelEye is now available at NICUs located within:
• Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center (Mechanicsville)
• Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center (Chesterfield)
• Bon Secours Southside Medical Center (Petersburg)
• Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital (Henrico)![]()
We’re grateful to the donor who made this possible and proud to offer this meaningful support to our NICU families because connection and compassion are essential parts of healing.![]()
Join a ministry that puts families first and brings compassion beyond the bedside. Build your career with Bon Secours at bit.ly/3XEg27n!
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