Community Engagement at USC CTSI

03/26/2026

Thinking about becoming a Community Health Worker?

We’re excited to launch our Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Training, designed to help participants develop the skills and experience needed to support the health and well-being of their communities.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio for program details and to apply.

If you have any questions, please email ce@sc-ctsi.org

This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC CTSI operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, s*x, ethnicity, s*xual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend a SC CTSI event may contact us. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

03/24/2026

📣 We are launching another cohort of our Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Training, this time it's provided in Spanish!

Applications are now open for our 22-week hybrid program designed to prepare participants for real-world CHW roles. This training combines structured learning, interactive discussions, and a practicum internship, grounded in lived experience and applied learning.

The program aligns with the CHW Core Consensus (C3) competencies, equipping participants with skills in health education, communication, community outreach, and navigation.

🗓️ Application deadline: April 6, 2026 at 5pm
🚀 Cohort starts: May 11, 2026

If you’re passionate about community health - whether you’re an aspiring CHW, a current Promotora/o, or already working in community settings - we encourage you to apply. If you applied for this training previously, you must apply again to be considered for this cohort.

🔗 Scan the QR code, visit www.bit.ly/appchw, or go to the link our bio to learn more and apply.

If you have any questions, please email ce@sc-ctsi.org

This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC CTSI operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, s*x, ethnicity, s*xual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend a SC CTSI event may contact us. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

03/18/2026

Our 2025 Community Engagement Annual Report is here! 🙌

This report highlights our work to strengthen community partnerships, expand education and training programs, share trusted health information, and connect communities with research opportunities. Together with our partners, we continue working to improve the health of communities and advance community-engaged research.

📖 Read the full report at the link in our bio.

03/04/2026

02/26/2026

📣 Join us this Saturday for a FREE community health fair where our Community Engagement team at SC CTSI will be joined by our partners , , and !

FREE health screenings available: glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, and body fat analysis.
Also, don’t miss the opportunity to discuss your health with medical professionals!
(La traducción al español de este texto se encuentra en los comentarios)

🗓 When: Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.
📍 Where: Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, 2900 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023 (FREE parking available, spaces are limited)
💬 Services in English & Spanish
🎁 First 30 participants to complete a screening receive a gift card!

Share this post with your community, we hope to see you there!



This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC CTSI operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, s*x, ethnicity, s*xual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact SC CTSI. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

01/29/2026

🌱 Build skills. Build confidence. Support your community.

Applications are now open for our Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Training, a free, 20-week hybrid program designed to prepare participants for real-world CHW roles. This training combines structured learning, interactive discussions, and a practicum internship, grounded in lived experience and applied learning.

The program aligns with the CHW Core Consensus (C3) competencies, equipping participants with skills in health education, communication, community outreach, and navigation.

🗓️ Application deadline: February 20, 2026
🚀 Cohort starts: March 9, 2026

If you’re passionate about community health - whether you’re an aspiring CHW, a current Promotora/o, or already working in community settings - we encourage you to apply.

🔗 Scan the QR code, visit www.bit.ly/appchw, or go to the link our bio to learn more and apply.

This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC CTSI operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, s*x, ethnicity, s*xual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend a SC CTSI event may contact us. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

12/22/2025

Wishing our community and partners a joyful holiday season.

Thank you for being part of our work this year, see you in the new year!
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Les deseamos a nuestra comunidad y a nuestros socios una feliz temporada de fiestas.

Gracias por ser parte de nuestro trabajo este año. ¡Nos vemos en el año nuevo!

11/24/2025

📢 Just published in The Journal of Clinical and Translation Science!

Our paper, “Operationalizing community engagement evaluation: A structured and scalable approach using the RE-AIM framework and net effects diagrams,” outlines the novel approach we developed to operationally evaluate our community engagement (CE) activities in a systematic and scalable way.

The approach provides a step-by-step method and visual tools that make CE evaluation more actionable, comparable, transparent, and replicable.

We’re proud to share this important work.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full paper.

10/17/2025

📣 Mark your calendars for our FREE community health fair in South Los Angeles on Saturday, November 15th!
Join the Community Engagement team at SC CTSI and our partners: , , , and

FREE health screenings available: glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, and body fat analysis.
Also, don’t miss the opportunity to discuss your health with medical professionals!
(La traducción al español de este texto se encuentra en los comentarios)

🗓 When: Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.
📍 Where: L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center, 5710 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043 (FREE parking available)
💬 Services in English & Spanish
🎁 First 100 participants to complete a screening receive a gift card!

Share this post with your community, we hope to see you there!



This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC CTSI operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, s*x, ethnicity, s*xual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact SC CTSI. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

09/26/2025

Celebrating The New Graduates!
Earlier this month, 19 community health workers from across Los Angeles County successfully completed the 16-hour Chronic Disease Prevention Training!

These dedicated CHW's are now better equipped to bring health education and support to our communities, helping to reduce risk factors and promote long-term health and wellness.

This training was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Centene Foundation.

Celebrando los nuevos graduados!
A principios de este mes, 19 trabajadores comunitarios de la salud completaron con éxito un entrenamiento de 16 horas sobre prevención de enfermedades crónicas.

Nuestros asistentes ahora cuentan con más herramientas para brindar educación y apoyar a nuestras comunidades, ayudando a reducir factores de riesgo y promover la salud y el bienestar.
Este entrenamiento fue posible gracias al generoso apoyo de la Fundación Centene.

06/25/2025

📢 Just published in Frontiers in Public Health!

Our paper, “The Fundamentals of Health Research Training for Community Health Workers: A Mixed-Methods Study,” highlights the impact of our 12-hour training program designed to strengthen Community Health Workers’/Promotores’ ability to engage their communities in health research.

At the 12-month follow-up, participants reported sustained increases in research knowledge, confidence, and referrals to health research studies.

We’re proud to share this important work with the public health community.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full paper.

05/02/2025

¡Felicitaciones a los cinco promotores que completaron la capacitación Fundamentos de la Investigación en Salud en abril!

Durante esta capacitación interactiva de 12 horas, los promotores adquirieron conocimientos básicos sobre la investigación en salud, incluyendo los diferentes tipos de estudios, el proceso de investigación y los principios éticos que protegen a las personas que participan en los estudios. Esta capacitación les permite desmentir mitos sobre la investigación, educar a sus comunidades sobre su importancia y fomentar la participación en estudios que buscan mejorar la salud.