FL Community Health Worker Coalition

04/14/2026

UF Health Cancer Institute member Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to using a community-based participatory research and intervention approach to implement health programs that have changed the way hundreds of people think about their health. Now, she has been elected chair of the Board of Directors of the FL Community Health Worker Coalition.

The coalition’s mission is to promote and strengthen community health workers through education, advocacy and multisector partnerships to ensure the profession is recognized, integrated and supported as essential members of Florida’s health workforce.

“We are all about getting up and doing something to positively impact the quality of life of the members of the communities we serve,” said Tucker, the UF Florida Blue Endowed Chair in Health Disparities Research and director of our Community-Partnered Cancer Disparities Research Collaborative (CDRC).

Congratulations, Dr. Tucker!

Read more about the new role and Dr. Tucker's research:

Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to using a community-based participatory research and intervention approach.

04/02/2026

Thank you for joining us!

03/27/2026

We’re proud to share an upcoming community event led by our partners at UF Health Cancer Institute focused on breaking down barriers to healthy eating, physical activity, weight management, and cancer survivorship.

This is an important opportunity for cancer patients, survivors, and their families to gain practical tools, resources, and support for navigating their health journey.

🗓 May 16, 2026
📍Springhill Church
120 SE Williston Road
Gainesville, Florida 32641

Let’s continue strengthening access to the knowledge and support communities need—because informed care leads to stronger outcomes. Scan the QR code to RSVP

03/18/2026

Every parent wants their baby to sleep safely and peacefully. Practicing the 𝐀𝐁𝐂’s of safe sleep can help protect your little one and bring you added peace of mind. 🤍

Sleep-related deaths remain one of the leading causes of death for infants between 1 month and 1 year of age. The heartbreaking reality is that about 3,500 infants in the U.S. die suddenly and unexpectedly each year from sleep-related causes, including SIDS and suffocation.

Following safe sleep guidelines, for every nap and every night, can significantly reduce risk and help create a safer sleep environment for your baby.

Learn your ABC's at FloridaHealth.gov/SafeSleep

03/12/2026

From the clinic to the living room, Community Health Workers are changing the face of healthcare in Florida! ☀️🏥

The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, in partnership with the Florida Community Health Worker Coalition, is proud to announce our upcoming webinar: "Community Health Workers: Transforming Communities Across Care Settings for a Healthier Florida" on April 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

We’re bringing together voices from across the state, featuring Community Health Workers from:

FSU Health Community Engagement
Healthy Start Coalition of Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor Counties
UF Health Cancer Institute
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida

Come explore the profound impact and local success stories of CHWs who are working in every corner of our state. Whether in a hospital or a neighborhood center, their work is transforming lives.

👉Scan the flyer to register. Use this link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JaepviA2SOiJrqLpQQ3mSg #/registration

03/05/2026

Thank you for your service.

https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/3-4-26-farewell-representative-yvonne-hayes-hinson-d-district-21-gainesville/

03/05/2026

🌟 Suncoast Training Series is just around the corner! 🌟

Join Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center and partners for our Suncoast Training Series—designed for professionals serving families affected by addiction and perinatal substance use.

📅 April & May sessions include topics like Responding to Addiction, Judiciary Response, and Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy
🎓 CEs available

Strengthen your skills, reduce stigma, and better support the communities we serve. 💙

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

03/04/2026

Gulfcoast South AHEC has an exciting opportunity for bilingual individuals who are interested in advancing their career!

Registration is open for GSAHEC's upcoming Medical Interpreting Training, which starts June 2, 2026. This course is a hybrid, 40-hour course held over seven weekly sessions using Zoom? and Google Classro? platforms. Once the course is successfully completed, individuals will receive a certificate and be officially trained Medical Interpreters. This course also fulfils the requirement to test for National Certification.

For more information on the course, visit: https://gsahec.org/access-program/frequently-asked-questions/

To register: https://gsahec.org/event/medical-interpreting-training-40-hour-training-course-4/

Registration closes May 23, 2026.

03/04/2026

Community Health Workers (CHWs), allies, and community partners in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties are invited to join us for our upcoming Regional CHW Symposium, taking place on March 18, 2026 (English) and March 19, 2026 (Spanish). We wish to thank the Parkinson's Foundation and Albiz University for their support. Scan the QR Codes to register. Please share flyer within your respective networks. See you soon!

02/27/2026

The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition’s Connect Program is currently seeking to hire multiple Community Health Workers for immediate, temporary positions.

Interested candidates, should contact Beverly Butler directly at 904-575-5297 or via email at bbutler@nefhsc.org for additional information.