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AZCHOW

CONFERENCE

JUNE 2 1 - 2 2 , 20 1 8  

CONFERENCE AND

EXH I B I TOR REG I S TRAT ION

COMMUN I TY HEALTH WORKERS :

uniting our voice to advance health equity

  TUCSON , AZ

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GREET INGS !  

The 15th annual AzCHOW conference "Community Health Workers: Uniting

Our Voice to Advance Health Equity" is the signature event for the

Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce in Arizona. Community Health

Workers are a vital workforce in today's healthcare system: we connect

patients to care, improve health service delivery, and advocate for

vulnerable populations in our state. The annual AzCHOW conference

strengthens the CHW workforce by providing training, building professional

capacity and sharing knowledge about the pressing health issues facing

Arizona's communities.

The annual conference is a time for CHWs to come together, learn, celebrate

success and move forward as a workforce. The AzCHOW conference will

feature speakers from throughout Arizona discussing innovative programs

and approaches to health and well-being. Our focus this year will be on the

social determinants of health and how CHWs advocate for themselves and

their community.

Join us for the 15th Annual AzCHOW Conference! Additional information can

be found at azchow.org

Regards,

Floribella Redondo, President

Arizona Community Health Worker Association

ABOUT THE 1 5 TH ANNUAL

AZCHOW CONFERENCE

THEME: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS: UNITING OUR VOICE

TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY

Community health workers promote health equity in our most vulnerable

communities. This conference will focus on ways that CHWs promote health

equity through a focus on the social determinants of health and provide

training and support for CHWs who seek to advance health equity in their

communities. 

PARTICIPANTS

AzCHOW Conference Participants include CHWs, health managers,

healthcare plan representatives, allied health professionals, state and county

health officials, project officers, researchers, administrators, and other

professionals across a wide range of industries

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DATE AND VENUE

The 2018 AzCHOW conference will take place on June 21-22, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona at the

Hotel Tucson City Center. 

This locally-owned hotel is centrally located just minutes from downtown, the University of

Arizona and historic 4th Ave. 

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Please fill out and return this sponsorship registration form, or register online and purchase your ticket on our Eventbrite Page: 15th Annual AzCHOW Conference.

Name: ________________________________________________________

Title: _____________________________________________________________________________

Agency: ___________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

City: _______________________State_______________________ Zip Code __________________

Telephone ___________________________ E-mail address _______________________________

Special needs (dietary, ADA accommodations, etc…) __________________________________________________________________________________

Registration Fees: ◻Non-CHW Registration- $135.00 ◻CHW Registration-$100.00 ◻On-Site Registration-$150.00

*Conference registration fees include AzCHOW Membership, Conference Bag, Refreshments (6/21), Breakfast & Lunch (6/22)

Register Online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-azchow-conference-tickets-45349861657

Total Amount Enclosed: __________________

Send registration and payment to:

Arizona Community Health Workers Association 1171 W. Target Range Rd. Nogales, AZ 85621

Please Make Check Payable to: Arizona Community Health Workers Association

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Please fill out and return this sponsorship registration form, or register online at our Eventbrite Page: 15th Annual AzCHOW Conference.

Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Organization name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________ City: _________________________

State: ______________ Zip Code: _________________

Telephone: ___________________ Email Address: _________________________________

PRICING: Not-for-profit organizations: $175 per table For-profit organizations: $250 per table Conference Registration + Poster Presentation on June 21: $175 per person

Please check all that apply: ◻ Please reserve _______ tables for our exhibit ◻ I need access to electricity ($50 additional charge)

*Additional special request may be subject to additional charges

Register Online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-azchow-conference-tickets-45349861657

Total Amount Enclosed: ________________

Send registration and payment to: Arizona Community Health Workers Association 1171 W. Target Range Rd. Nogales, AZ 85621

Please Make Check Payable to: Arizona Community Health Workers Association

15TH ANNUAL AZCHOW CONFERENCE

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM

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The Arizona Community Health Workers Association (AzCHOW) would like to recognize and honor the service of a Community Health Worker (CHW) in Arizona.

The American Public Health Association definition of a CHW is:

“A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health trusted member of and/or has an in depth understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service deliver. A CHW also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.” (American Public Health Association, 2009)

CHWs are also known as Community Health Representatives, Cultural Health Navigators, Promotores, Community Health Advisors, etc…

Recognition of Awardee will occur during luncheon award in recognition of Dr. Joel S. Meister (pioneer and co-founder of the Promotora/CHW movement in Arizona) on June 22.

You can nominate a co-worker (CHW), a CHW from another organization that you think deserves to be recognized, or you can nominate yourself.

You can nominate a co-worker (CHW), a CHW from another organization that you think deserves to be recognized, or you can nominate yourself. Just tell us the following:

NOMINATION FOR THE OUTSTANDING CHW

DR. JOEL S. MEISTER AWARD

Name of Nominee: __________________________ Title: _____________________________________ Place of Employment: ________________________ Address: __________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________ Email: ____________________________________

Name of Nominator: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Place of Employment: _____________________ Address: _______________________________ Phone Number: __________________________ Email: ___________________________________

In a paragraph of no more than 200 words, please explain why you would like to nominate this person and why you believe this person should be recognized as the AzCHOW 2018 Outstanding CHW.

In your response you may include an explanation of work, job functions, duties of health promotion, length of involvement as a CHW, description of population and community served, for example.

Send your nominations to: floribella@azchow.org or you can submit your nomination online at: https://goo.gl/forms/izI2Uq6j3TuC52UM2

NOM INATOR I N FORMAT IONNOM INATEE   I N FORMAT ION

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(Promotores también son conocidos como, Representantes de Salud Comunitaria (CHRs por sus siglas en Ingles), Navegadores de Salud Cultural, CHWs (por sus siglas en Ingles), Asesores de Salud Comunitaria, entre muchos otros títulos.)

La Asociación Estatal de Promotores/Trabajadores Comunitarios (AzCHOW por sus siglas en Ingles) estará otorgando un reconocimiento a un Promotor/a, Trabajador/a de Salud Comunitaria (CHW por sus siglas en Ingles) en Arizona.

La Asociación Americana de Salud Pública a adoptado la siguiente definición: Un Promotor/a de salud comunitaria (CHW) es un miembro de confianza de primera línea de la salud pública y tiene un entendimiento profundo de las comunidades a las cual sirve. Esta relación de confianza permite al CHW servir como enlace e intermediario para facilitar el acceso a los servicios sociales, de salud y la comunidad; y así mejorar la calidad y la competencia cultural de los servicios ofrecidos. Un Trabajador Comunitario también fomenta la capacidad individual al igual que comunitaria, incrementando su conocimiento de salud y auto suficiencia a través de una serie de actividades como alcance y educación comunitaria, consejería informal, apoyo social y abogacía” (Asociación Americana de Salud Pública, 2009)

Premio al CHW/Promotor/a será presentado el día FECHA, durante el almuerzo en reconocimiento al Dr. Joel S. Meister (pionero y co-fundador del movimiento de promotoras en Arizona).

Usted Puede nominar a algún compañero/a, algún otro promotor/a que usted piense que merece ser reconocido, o usted se puede nominar usted mismo. Solo díganos la siguiente información:

Nominación al Reconocimiento de Promotor/a

de Salud Excepcional Dr. Joel S. Meister

Nombre del nominado: ________________________ Titulo: _____________________________________ Lugar de Empleo: ____________________________ Domicilio: __________________________________ Teléfono __________________________________ Correo electrónico: ___________________________________________

En un párrafo de no más de 200 palabras, por favor explique el por qué esta nominando a esta persona y porque usted cree que esta persona debería de recibir el HONOR A LA EXCELENCIA DE CHW'S –Reconocimiento AZCHOW 2018

En su respuesta usted puede incluir una explicación de su trabajo, funciones de trabajo, tareas en promoción de la salud, el tiempo que ha trabajado como CHW, por ejemplo: describiendo el tipo de población y comunidad a la que sirve.

Envié la nominación a: floribella@azchow.org o también puede enviar la solicitud por en linternet: https://goo.gl/forms/VFtxqtI3YAlzEC6w2

Nombre: ________________________ Titulo: _____________________________________ Lugar de Empleo: ____________________________ Domicilio: __________________________________ Teléfono __________________________________ Correo electrónico: ___________________________________________

I N FORMAC IÓN DEL NOM INADOINFORMAC IÓN DE LA PERSONA

QUE HACE LA NOM INAC IÓN :

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Hotel Information

Hotel Tucson City Center

475 N Granada Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

(520) 622-3000

https://hoteltucsoncitycenter.com/

We have reserved a block of rooms for the conference. Please call and reserve the room under "AzCHOW Conference"

Hotel Tucson City Center is located near Downtown Tucson and the Historic 4th Ave District. It can be reached from the North and South via I-10 exit 257 St. Mary's. It is just east of the Interstate on Granada Ave.

Pricing: $79 for a studio

$99 for a renovated studio Studio includes 1 king or 2 queen beds

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO

SEE ING YOU AT THE 1 5 TH

ANNUAL AZCHOW

CONFERENCE !    

"The AzCHOW conference has been an important training source

for our CHWs, but more importantly, a venue for our staff to

connect and celebrate with other CHWs"

Susan Kunz Chief of Program Development, Mariposa Community Health Center