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Upcoming Events
- CHW Core Certification Program Open HouseFeb 16, 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM CSTOnline EventDuring the Open House session, you will learn about the CHW Core Certification Training Program and get the answers to most frequently asked questions. This open house is a live session but recording will be made available.
- CHW Instructor Certification Program Open HouseFeb 16, 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM CSTOnline EventDuring the Open House session, you will learn about the CHW Instructor Certification Program and get the answers to most frequently asked questions. This open house is a live session but recording will be made available.
- CHW Core Certification Program Open HouseFeb 20, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM CSTOnline EventDuring the Open House session, you will learn about the CHW Core Certification Training Program and get the answers to most frequently asked questions. This open house is a live session but recording will be made available.
- CHW Instructor Certification Program Open HouseFeb 20, 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM CSTOnline EventDuring the Open House session, you will learn about the CHW Instructor Certification Program and get the answers to most frequently asked questions. This open house is a live session but recording will be made available.
- Virtual CHW Summit 2021Apr 06, 12:00 PM CDT – Apr 09, 7:00 PM CDTOnlineWe are building the multi-dimensional skillset of Community Health Workers! Join us for the 2nd annual Virtual CHW Summit. A different track every day of the Summit. Find out more at virtualchwsummit.com. EARLY BIRDS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 1!!! Don't miss out!
- Children with Diabetes: Screenside Chats "Diversity & Diabetes" with Quisha UmembaNov 01, 2020, 2:00 PM CSTWebinarJoin Quisha Umemba, MPH, BSN, RN, CDCES, CHWI for a discussion about diversity in diabetes. She will talk about why the People of Color Living with Diabetes summit was started and the need for more awareness and representation in diabetes care and education.
- The 90-second SMILE Protocol: Improving Patient Outcomes with Integrated Oral Health CareOct 04, 2020, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDTUmemba Health AcademyOral health is one the most unmet health needs for many people, including seniors, pregnant women, working poor, and the middle class. Learn to recognize the red flags and how to refer to appropriate follow-up care.
- Community Health Worker Information SessionAug 19, 2020, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDTOnline EventIn this information session, you will receive a broad introduction to community health working, a overview of the CHW training and certification process, as well as job opportunities that exist for you as a CHW.
- The State of Race: Courageous Conversations SeriesAug 13, 2020, 6:30 PM CDT – Aug 27, 2020, 7:30 PM CDTOnline eventThe Conversation Continues...Courageous Conversations is a conversation for front-line workers that serve people and communities of color. This was a safe space for others to ask questions, share experiences, and explore racial matters to create self-aware and bring about real change!
- People of COLOR Living With Diabetes Virtual SummitAug 03, 2020, 6:00 AM CDT – Aug 06, 2020, 12:00 PM CDTOnline EventHosted by Umemba Health, LLC and Type One Tools, the POCLWD Virtual Summit will feature health professionals, community educators, social media influencers and sports legends discussing issues that affect POCLWD
- Be The Bridge: Cultural Competency Training SeriesAug 01, 2020, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTWebinarTo be culturally competent doesn’t mean you are an authority in the values, beliefs and morals in every culture. What it does mean is that you hold a deep respect for cultural differences and understand people are different. Be the change you want to see if the world....Be The Bridge
- Be The Bridge: Cultural Competency Training SeriesJul 18, 2020, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTWebinarTo be culturally competent doesn’t mean you are an authority in the values, beliefs and morals in every culture. What it does mean is that you hold a deep respect for cultural differences and understand people are different. Be the change you want to see if the world....Be The Bridge
- The State of Race: Courageous Conversations SeriesJul 17, 2020, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDTOnline eventThe Conversation Continues...Courageous Conversations is a conversation for front-line workers that serve people and communities of color. This was a safe space for others to ask questions, share experiences, and explore racial matters to create self-aware and bring about real change!
- Recording: Blood Pressure Self-Management StrategiesApr 21, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT – Apr 30, 2020, 11:59 PM CDTUmemba Health AcademyHigh blood pressure is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans. More than likely you care for clients that are trying to prevent high blood pressure or control it. Clients must know, understand, and practice a number of "self-management" blood pressure strategies to prevent heart dz.
- Recording: Home Care for Patients with Coronavirus: Mild Symptom ManagementApr 21, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT – Apr 30, 2020, 11:59 PM CDTUmemba Health AcademyVirtual CHW Summit recording - The goal of this webinar is to inform CHWs/CHWIs regarding home care and mild symptom management for positive and suspected cases of coronavirus.
- Recording: Introduction to the Community Health Worker ProfessionApr 21, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT – Apr 30, 2020, 11:59 PM CDTUmemba Health AcademyThe "Introduction to the Community Health Worker Profession" Course is a 4-module online learning series designed to inform you about the Community Health Worker profession. Each module is 10-15 minutes long.
- Recording: Capacity-Building for Community Health WorkersApr 21, 2020, 7:00 PM CDT – Apr 30, 2020, 11:59 PM CDTUmemba Health AcademyThe goal of the “Capacity-Building for Community Health Workers” virtual workshop is to provide step-by-step guidance on how CHWs can work to create partnerships that meet the health and wellness needs of individuals and communities.