Our Mission, Purpose and Vision
Mission
To unify, promote and sustain the profession of Community Health Workers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Vision
Community Health Workers are recognized as professionals and work together to improve community health outcomes.
Purpose
Provide a unified association of community health workers in Kentucky with the purpose to spread knowledge and advocate for recognition of CHWs and our communities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
KYACHW 8th Annual Conference “Keeping the Community in Community Health Worker’s”
2024 9th Annual Community Health Worker Conference!
Learn how to become a vendor, sponsor, speaker and nominate for CHW awards!!!
Become a Vendor
Are you interested in setting up a vendor booth for our conferences? Check back in 2024 to register to become a Vendor for our 9th annual conference.
Become a Speaker
Are you interested in speaking at one of our conferences or events? We would love to hear from you. Please click the link below to register to becoming a speaker at our events. Or if interested please email Tracey Sparks at tracey.sparks@ky.gov
Nominate for CHW Award
Would you like to nominate someone for a CHW award? Each year, at our conference, the KYACHW gives 3 awards to CHWs to recognize their hard work and dedication within their community. If you would like to nominate someone to receive this award, check back in 2024 to nominate your choice in the 2024 CHW awards.
Become a Sponsor
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for our KYACHW conference? Each level of sponsorship comes with a selection of marketing. Depending on what is important to you, you can build a sponsorship package that meets your marketing needs. Please click the link below for registering to become a sponsor.
KYACHW is a supporter of the
HB 525 Bill
Knowing the Difference
KOCHW and KYACHW have separate ID’s, Fees, and Info.
Be sure to know the difference when filling out CE and surveys
KOCHW
Certification #
Begins with KCC, never Changes
Fees
Due with Re-Certification
October 31 or when apply
KYACHW
Member ID
Begins with the year updated as payment processed
Dues
Once a year in January
or when joining
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