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Apr 21, 2016

Project ACT at Buffalo Public Schools

We ran a session with some amazing young ladies today on the invitation of the Buffalo Public Schools Project ACT (Assisting Caregiving Teens). If you are a pregnant or parenting teen, or know one who could use support (linkage to services, a mentor, a support group), let us know and we'll help make the link! #collaborationsandpartnerships #resources #news #health

Dec 16, 2015

Educate the whole child

Join us to ask our Superintendent and Buffalo Board of Education to partner with parents, students, teachers, and the community to educate the whole child. #news #collaborationsandpartnerships #health

Dec 8, 2015

Are you a CHW, parent, student or community member interested in promoting school health in Buffalo

If so, join us on Thursday 12/10 from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Canisius College Science Center (Main between Delevan and Jefferson- you can park in the Canisius ramp on Delevan and Main). The meeting will be in ROOM 1053. Snacks/a light dinner will be served. RSVP to jessica@chwbuffalo.org. #collaborationsandpartnerships #health #news

Dec 3, 2015

Community Development for All

Join us to for an asset-based community development workshop tonight at 6pm-8pm at Urban League/15 Genesee Street. With all the development happening in Buffalo, we as COMMUNITY need to know how to identify and mobilize our assets so that we ALL benefit! Please RSVP to info@chwbuffalo.org if you plan to attend. #news #collaborationsandpartnerships

Oct 22, 2015

October Chew & Chat

Our next "chew and chat" in this upcoming Tuesday October 27th from 12pm-1:30pm at Parent Network/1000 Main Street. Come learn and share ideas on how we build healthy and strong children and families through working in our schools. The CHWNB also has a new parent and student CHW program in Buffalo Public Schools, and we'll share info about this for those who would like to get involved. Did we mention there will also be a FREE LUNCH?! Hope to see you there. #health #collaborat

Jun 16, 2015

CHWNB/Canisius Certificate Program

We have partnered with Canisius to produce a certificate on our "core competencies." Click link #resources #collaborationsandpartnerships

Nov 25, 2014

Buffalo CHW and past CHWNB Board Co-Chair given CHW of the Year Award!

Nadia Pizzaro, a local CHW in the city of Buffalo at Lakeshore Behavioral Health, and past Board Co-Chair of the Community Health Worker Network of Buffalo, was awarded the "CHW of the Year" through the American Public Health Association/CHW section. This award was given on November 17th at the American Public Health Association's annual conference held in New Orleans. CHWNB executive director Jessica Bauer Walker and current Board Co-Chair Deirdre Wright were there to celebr

Oct 24, 2014

Community Puts Forth Solutions to Transform Community Health at CHWNB Health Policy Summit

Local, state, and national experts Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein and Regional Director of HUD Bill O’Connell and Dr. Andy Coates, President of Physicians for a National Health Program headlined a health policy summit at Canisius attended by a large cross section of Community Health Workers and other practioners around the City of Buffalo. CHW's and other leaders from Jericho Road Community Health Center, Buffalo Public Schools Health Related Services, Leav

Oct 23, 2014

Dr. Andy Coates and "Is Healthcare SICK?" Community Forum

The Community Health Worker Network of Buffalo, along with several of our community partners, hosted a successful community forum at Canisius College withDr. Andy Coates, President of Physicians for a National Health Program headlining, exploring why the United States spends twice as much as any other country on health care, with outcomes that consistently rank 30th or worse on the World Health Organization index for health improvement. Support for “single payer” healthcare i

Oct 20, 2014

The CHWNB and Canisius College partner to create a CHW certificate program

The CHWNB has been working closely with the Canisius College Center for Professional Development to create a certificate program for Community Health Workers. This program is in the planning stages and will be moving towards implementation in the near future. Look out for updated information and how to apply for certificate in the upcoming months through Canisus College and the CHWNB #collaborationsandpartnerships

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