NACHW Unity Conference 2023: Call for Presentations
The National Association of Community Health Workers presents the Unity Conference in-person on August 3rd-5th, 2023. This year’s theme is Community Health Workers: The Workforce We Need for the World We Want. We invite you to apply to become a session presenter. We are seeking presentations from Community Health Workers (CHWs) including Community Health Representatives (CHRs) and Promotores de Salud. We encourage presentations from Allies and Community Organizations to include at minimum one CHW/CHR/Promotores de Salud on the presentation team. We’re excited to hear from you! Please share your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities! Please submit this form by Monday, February 27th. ¿Le gustaría aplicar en español? Visita esta página: https://form.jotform.com/NACHW/espanol-nachw-unity-conference-2023
Name of Primary Applicant
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First Name
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Phone Number
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State
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City
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Name of Organization(s) Presenting in Your Submission
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CHW
Ally
I can confirm my submission has at-least one CHW presenter included
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Yes, my session has at least one CHW Presenter
No, I will not apply
Applicant Bio (250 word maximum) (Please include if applicant is a CHW)
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Names and Bios of Other Presenters (if applicable, up-to 4, either the applicant or one of the presenters must identify as a CHW)
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Which of the following best describe your organization? (If your presentation is a collaboration between organization, please select all that apply)
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CHW Network: a state/regional organization, association, or coalition with 50%+ CHW leadership & membership
Non-profit community-based organization (CBO)
Other non-profit
Local or state health department
Other governmental department, agency, organization
Education Service District or school (grades K-12)
College or university
Organization where licensed medical professionals provide health services, such as a clinic or hospital
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
Health insurance/payer, health plan, and/or payer-provider organization
Consulting company or technical assistance provider
Unemployed/looking for work
Tribal organization
Other
Presentation Title: (Maximum 20 Words)
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Session Abstract/ Description:(Maximum 200 Words)
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Session Objectives (What will attendees learn?) Please begin the description for each learning objective with a VERB)
What type of presentation/workshop is your submission?
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Workshop or roundtable (1 hour and 15 minutes)
Training (2 hours and 30 minutes)
Poster presentation (45 minute session)
Host a self-care session (1 hour)
What category best represents your submission? (Please select ONE which fits best for your presentation)
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Policy and Research
Social Determinants of Health and/or Cross-Sector Partnership
Workforce Development
Chronic Disease, Infectious Disease, and/or Special Populations
Policy and Research Subtopics (Select up-to 2)
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Policy, Advocacy and Research that impacts the CHW profession
Policy achievements on the local, state, or national levels
Innovation in sustainable funding models and/or Medicaid advancements
CHW-led program evaluation
Social and Structural Determinants of Health and/or Cross-Sector Partnership Subtopics (Select up-to 2)
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CHWs implementing innovative practices and/or models of care
CHWs, community-based organizations, health systems, and other organizations collaborating address social and/or structural determinants of health
Tribal Nation learnings and demonstration models for CHW
Models where CHWs are leading strategies toward health equity
Workforce Development Subtopics (Select up-to 2)
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Career Pathways
Capacity building strategies
Supervising training
Negotiating salary, Resume writing and/or interview skills
Best practices for hiring, retention, and sustainability
Chronic Disease, Infectious Disease, and/or Special Populations (Select up-to 3)
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Effective mental health and wellness strategies
CHWs providing support and services for chronic diseases (diabetes, heart disease, etc.)
CHWs providing support and services sexual transmitted infectious (STIs)
CHWs providing support and services through infectious disease outbreaks (COVID-19, monkeypox, RSV, etc.)
CHWs providing support and services for children’s health
Cultural competency workshops/trainings
Other topics where CHWs are leading in innovating on Chronic Disease, Infectious Disease, and/or Special Populations
CHWs providing support and services to justice involved individuals and/or re-entry
CHWs providing support and services to those experiencing homelessness
CHWs improving access and outreach for those who are disabled
Which CHW Core Competencies does your workshop and/or training include? (Select up-to 3)
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Communication Skills
Interpersonal and Relationship-Building Skills
Service Coordination and Navigation Skills
Capacity Building Skills
Advocacy Skills
Education and Facilitation Skills
Individual and Community Assessment Skills
Outreach Skills
Professional Skills and Conduct
Evaluation and Research Skills
Knowledge Base
Self-Care Workshop/Session (Select up-to 2)
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Chair yoga
Jewelry making
Crafting
Hosting a space for a specific community
Dance class
Art
Poetry and/or creative writing
Other
Please describe how you will create an interactive and highly engaging environment for your workshop attendees? (Maximum 200 words)
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How does this session relate to this year’s theme, The Workforce We Need for the World We Want? (Maximum 200 Words)
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Anything else we should know about you or your presentation?
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