Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority

Don't miss out on Part 1 of our Food is Medicine Immersion Series on October 15, 2024 from 5:30-7pm via Zoom. https://lnkd.in/e2Yqyb2v

🎉 Congratulations to Dustin Parks on recently completing our Community Health Worker (CHW) training program and earning his Certified CHW credential through the Virginia Certification Board just weeks later! 🎓🏅 Dustin is making a difference as the Community Benefits Outreach Coordinator at Feed More, where his passion for building trust and strengthening community connections truly shines. Here's what he had to say about the program: "What stood out to me during the training was the focus on building trust and relationships—values that resonate deeply with me. I’m committed to strengthening our connections with both neighbors and community partners to ensure everyone gets the support they desire." We are incredibly proud of Dustin's dedication and impact, and we look forward to seeing the positive change he continues to bring to the community. Keep up the amazing work, Dustin! 👏 #CHW #CommunityHealth #Healthcare #FeedMore #HealthEquity #CommunityEngagement #PublicHealth #HealthcareWorkforce #FoodIsMedicine

We are excited to announce our upcoming Immersion series focused on Food is Medicine. As we know, food and nutrition play a critical role in the health and well-being of people but is typically not addressed enough in health professions training and practice. With that being said, we are hosting a 3-part Food is Medicine Immersion series where attendees (e.g. CHWs and other health care professionals) can learn more about nutrition, its role in health and disease, services and resources in Virginia, and how to apply this knowledge in practice.    Part 1 of this series will take place on October 15, 2024 from 5:30-7pm via Zoom (please see the flyer below) and will feature an introduction to nutrition for health and disease. Parts 2 and 3 will take place in November and January, respectively, and will focus on food and nutrition resources in Virginia and how to apply nutrition education into your daily work.   To register click here: https://lnkd.in/e2Yqyb2v or using our QR code.

In Falls Church, Virginia this week at the Virginia Community Healthcare Association conference promoting the CHW training course and AHEC Scholars program! If you’re there, stop by our table!

Congratulations to all of our August CHW graduates! Our program is growing! If you are interested in training to become a Community Health Worker, visit our website here: vhwda.org/chw.

We are so proud of Kendra Tunstall, a newly Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW)! Interested in training to be a Community Health Worker? Check out our didactic program at vhwda.org/chw.

We're hiring! VHWDA is currently looking for eligible candidates fit for our Data Coordinator position. If you'd like to find out more about the position, or share it with someone you know, please click the link below to visit our website and read the job description provided. To apply for the position, please send your resume and cover letter to employment@vhwda.org. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/ez6nKQSs

VHWDA would like to congratulate our Student Leadership Program participants on their completion of the two-week program! 🎊 We are proud of the excellent work our students accomplished in this short time, and have enjoyed the opportunity to work with every one of them. A big thank you to all our guest speakers, and to all those who had a hand in making the Student Leadership Program come to life.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We're excited to announce that we are currently enrolling for our next cohort starting on August 13th! Our online, asynchronous Community Health Worker (CHW) training program equips you with the skills needed to promote health and well-being in your community. Why join us? ✅ Approved by the Virginia Certification Board for didactic training ✅ Flexible online format to fit your schedule ✅ Discounts available Don't miss this opportunity to start your journey as a CHW! For more information and to enroll, visit vhwda.org/chw.

Health policy, workforce decisions, and education are all vital to our overall push toward improving Virginia's health workforce. Please join us as we hear from students who are participating in our summer Student Leadership Program next week. They will be presenting on projects relevant to the health workforce and health policy in Virginia.