Community Health Worker Career Pathways: Opportunities for Community-Based Organizations
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6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
2023 CHECK-UP Community-Engaged Research Workshop Series:
Community Health Worker Career Pathways: Opportunities for Community-Based Organizations
October 4, 2023
6:00 - 8:00pm
Hybrid: The Stoudamire, Eastside Community Network, 4401 Conner St. Detroit, MI 48215
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Community health workers (CHW) are positioned in a unique role as liaisons between the community they serve and health care systems. With Medicaid reimbursement available for CHW services starting in October 2023, community-based organizations have an opportunity to utilize CHWs within their clientele. This panel-led discussion brings together experts in the CHW space to discuss the future of CHW employment opportunities.
Panelists include:
Shannon Lijewski, Everyday Life Consulting
Gary Ringer, Eco-Environmental Solutions
Adrienne Bulger, HOPE Village Revitalization
Moderated by:
Lisa Braddix, Southeastern Michigan Health Association
*Dinner will be provided to those who attend in-person.
Contact
Alexandra Sass
alexandra.sass@wayne.edu