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The Coalition Subgroups

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Our subgroups are integral to advancing our mission and engaging with their co-leads and partners across the spectrum. These stakeholders include representatives from community and faith-based organizations, healthcare, public health, as well as statewide, regional, public, and private partnerships. United in purpose, our partners are dedicated to demonstrating strong support for the Community Health Worker profession and communities in need and serve. They are committed to fostering engagement in coalition initiatives at both the local and state levels.

Do you have a few hours a month to help grow and improve the Florida Community Health Worker Coalition in improving health outcomes in Florida? If so, we invite you to become involved in the Coalition by joining one of our subgroups. Our subgroups work with us to advance the CHW profession and expand the workforce. Subgroups meet monthly or quarterly via Zoom or conference call, as agreed by co-leads and committee members.

  • NETWORKING AND COMMUNICATIONS

    Co-Chair | Vacant
    Co-Chair | Vacant

    To apply for the position of Co-Chair, please complete an application: https://forms.gle/s6q2zJEjgiJQVaZ48

    1. Website – expand the use and educate the full coalition on the website
    2. Explore the possibility of regional CHW Coalition meetings which would include educational events
    3. Create marketing materials, and develop marketing strategies to promote Coalition activities
    4. Host networking events quarterly.

  • CURRICULUM AND PRACTICE

    Tonya Bell | tbell@healthystartjmt.org
    Lisa Hamilton, Ph.D., MPH| floridachwc@gmail.com

    1. Work with Florida Certification Board to roll out certification for CHWs
    2. Develop a Curriculum Bank to store all curriculum in one centralized location.
    3. Identify CHW Training Providers statewide
    4. Continue recruiting, welcoming, and mentoring new members
    5. Promote the CHW Census Survey and analyze data
    6. Develop workforce strategies to promote the CHW profession

  • POLICY & ADVOCACY

    Karen Harwood | karenh@pbcms.org
    Sharanda Sipe | ssipe@intercostalhc@com

    1. Continue to educate policymakers about the role of CHWs and Promotores de Salud
    2. Encourage issuance of city/county proclamation recognition of the profession
    3. Address policy issues related to the potential for reimbursement for CHWs services.
    4. Plan and conduct CHW Awareness/Advocacy Days and other workforce development activities.
    5. Develop and share policy toolkit and information with members and stakeholders.
    6. Form strategic alliances and align with legislative agendas.

  • RESEARCH & SUSTAINABILITYDr. Carolyn Tucker | tuckerrearchcoordinator@ufl.edu

    1. Publish a CHW research compendium documenting Florida practice-based research.
    2. Administer a survey to develop a uniform instrument to assess the practice of CHWs.
    3. Create CHW-Led research and evaluation activities and solicit feedback from stakeholders.
    4. Create a list of university-based professionals who can assist with grant submissions and evaluation, provide technical assistance for CHW-related research.

  • SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)

    SIGS are Ad Hoc workgroups for Community Health Workers and Promotores de Salud that focus on a specific area of interest, knowledge, technology or health disparities. We provide a space for members to share resources, learn, discuss issues, and collaborate on projects within their shared field. If interested in co-chairing, please complete an application at: https://forms.gle/QdV88XaHjR3WfzHv7

The Subgroups are reflective of our diversity and breadth of professions, interests, and members.

To join a Subgroup:  click here

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