The Center for Community Health Alignment

01/24/2026

CHW Program Learning Series

This digital learning series is designed to equip public health departments and CHW-supporting organizations with strategies for CHW integration, program evaluation, and sustainability. Developed by CHW and ally experts, the series consists of four modules, each with four lessons.

The Modules
1 - Organizational Readiness - CCHA helps you assess your organization’s readiness to support CHWs
2 - CHW Standards - Introduces the National C3 Council’s core roles and competencies
3 - CHW Research and Evaluation - CHW-CRE promotes participatory, CHW-led approaches
4 - CHW Financial Sustainability - Introduces envision’s invaluable Financial Sustainability Toolkit
envision created these in collaboration with the Center for Community Health Alignment (CCHA), the National Council on CHW Core Consensus Standards (C3 Council), and the Community Health Worker Center for Research and Evaluation (CHW-CRE).

Visit https://www.envisionchws.org/learningseries1-promo to get started today.



Alt text: Promotional graphic for the CHW Program Learning Series featuring a lightbulb logo at the top and a collage of diverse Community Health Workers and speakers shown in individual video frames against a dark background with glowing lightbulbs, representing shared learning and ideas.

01/23/2026

New Free Online Training for Community Health Workers

Build your skills in Digital Navigation and Telehealth through this self-paced online module designed for Community Health Workers. Participants will learn about telehealth benefits and barriers, and how to support patients in preparing for and participating in virtual visits.

This training is available at no cost through the South Carolina Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Learning Portal.

Register here: www.scahec.net/learn/programs/cpd/4364



Alt text: Flyer promoting a free online module titled ‘Digital Navigation and Telehealth for Community Health Workers.’ The flyer explains that the self-paced training teaches Community Health Workers about telehealth benefits and barriers and how to support patients in preparing for and participating in telehealth visits. It notes that the course is available for free through the South Carolina AHEC Learning Portal and includes a QR code and web link for registration. The design features a tablet showing a telehealth video visit and logos for Palmetto Care Connections, South Carolina Telehealth Alliance, Center for Community Health Alignment, and South Carolina AHEC.

01/08/2026

We’re sharing an important update regarding our January 14 Webinar: Growing Together: Building Regional Networks that Work

Due to a technical issue with our original Zoom account, we have created a new Zoom meeting and registration link. To ensure everyone receives the correct access information, all participants are asked to register using the new link below, even if you previously registered or attempted to register.

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👉 [NEW REGISTRATION LINK – https://sc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/U60aJfgjS0KEts20PzK-Gw #/registration
This will allow us to confirm attendance and ensure a smooth experience for everyone.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to connecting with you on January 14.
CCHA Team

"Connecting CHWs, Strengthening Communities" Join us for an interactive webinar exploring how regional Community Health Worker (CHW) networks come to life, from concept to connection. Learn why regional associations matter, how they strengthen local CHW leadership, and what steps your region can tak...

01/01/2026

Want to strengthen your CHW network?

Join us for an interactive webinar exploring how regional Community Health Worker (CHW) networks come to life — from concept to connection. Learn why regional associations matter, how they strengthen local CHW leadership, and what steps your region can take to build or enhance your own network. We’ll share real lessons from our journey, highlight key benefits of collaboration, and guide you through a brief TA Needs Assessment to identify support areas that can help your organization grow.

Who Should Attend:
CHW leaders, association staff, public health partners, and anyone interested in building strong, sustainable regional networks.

Key Takeaways
• Understand the purpose and impact of regional CHW networks
• Hear lessons learned from the development process
• Identify potential areas of technical assistance for your organization

We hope you’ll join us for this conversation as we continue building stronger, more connected CHW communities across the region. Whether you’re just starting your network or strengthening an existing one, this session will offer practical insights, shared experiences, and actionable next steps to support your growth. We’re excited to learn with you, hear your perspectives, and move this work forward together.

Register now: https://loom.ly/ZyUeL4U

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12/19/2025

12/18/2025

Last week, the Center for Community Health Alignment hosted our 2025 CHAI and CCOSC Partner Convening, bringing together partners from across the state to discuss the critical work that has been accomplished through Community Health Workers Changing Outcomes in South Carolina (CCOSC) and continues to be carried out through the Community Health Alignment Initiative (CHAI).

Held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History in Columbia, the full-day convening included a presentation of evaluation findings, facilitated discussions on community resources and networking, sustainability action planning at the team, regional, and statewide levels, and opportunities for reflection and self-care. CHWs from the across the Palmetto State collaborated to strengthen alignment, share lessons learned, and advance sustainable, community-centered approaches to improving health across South Carolina.

We’re grateful for the partnership, insight, and commitment that made this convening a success. Visit our website to learn more about CHAI and CCOSC https://loom.ly/XzvFAgk

12/17/2025

The Southeast CHW Network Advocacy Toolkit is here! Are you looking to support CHWs and CHW allies across the Southeast in strengthening their advocacy skills and impact? Developed by and for CHWs, this toolkit shares practical strategies, real-world examples, and worksheets to help elevate community voice, engage policymakers, and advance sustainable support for the CHW workforce.

Covering topics like advocacy foundations, crafting messages, building coalitions, and sustaining momentum, this resource reflects lessons learned from CHWs across the Southeast states. The toolkit features worksheets you can customize for your advocacy project, centering lived experience as a driver of systems change.

Download the toolkit today: https://loom.ly/_fzYuWw



Alt text: Cover image for the Southeast CHW Network Advocacy Toolkit, featuring a collage of Community Health Workers from across the Southeast gathered at advocacy events, with the Southeast CHW Network logo centered and the words “Advocacy Toolkit” displayed above and below the images.

12/15/2025

If you’re in the Georgetown area, keep an eye out for Community Health Alignment Initiative (CHAI) partner Browns Ferry Community Outreach’s billboard. The sign features Brenda Perkins and highlights their commitment to bridging resources and empowering the community.

Want to learn more about CHAI? Visit https://loom.ly/RDhbbPs

Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities.

Browns Ferry Community Outreach-NonProfit South Carolina Community Health Worker Association Triple P

12/05/2025

AccessHealth Horry has been named one of South Carolina’s 2025 Angel Award recipients, honoring nonprofits with exceptional impact and stewardship. As a long-standing partner in the Community Health Alignment Initiative (CHAI), they exemplify centering community voice, reducing barriers to care, and addressing nonmedical drivers of health. We’re proud to celebrate their leadership, impact, and commitment to the people they serve.

Learn more about AccessHealth Horry: https://www.accesshealthhorry.org/
Learn more about CHAI: https://tinyurl.com/8x9erwsy

South Carolina Hospital Association