Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance

10/08/2026

MN Rural CHW Conference, Day 1!! 🎉We are here in Worthington, MN learning, having a little bit of fun, and connecting with others. Together, we are initiating and nurturing ideas and programs to help strengthen our rural Minnesota communities. More to come. 📸 Stay tuned!

09/23/2026

Big news for Community Health Workers in Minneapolis! 🌟

Last week Thursday, September 17th, the City of Minneapolis officially presented a City Resolution honoring the incredible, life-changing work CHWs do every single day across our neighborhoods.

A special thank you to Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw and the Minneapolis City Council for this resolution and recognizing CHWs as vital leaders in health equity and community care. 💙

Head over to our blog to read the full story and view the ceremony video 🎥! Link in the comments below👇

09/09/2026

1 MONTH AWAY! 🗓️
Join us in Worthington, MN for the 2026 Minnesota Rural CHW Conference!

📍 Where: Campus of Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Worthington, MN

📅 When: October 8–9, 2026

💡 Theme: Hands On, Hearts In: Practicing the Skills That Power Rural CHW Work

What to expect:
✅ Interactive, hands-on workshops (Motivational Interviewing, Su***de Risk Assessment, Deep Listening, Trauma-Responsive Communication)

✅ CHW-informed best practices to strengthen rural programs

✅ Plenary sessions, local networking, and even morning Zumba! 💃

🎟️ Regular Registration is OPEN!

We offer a registration fee waiver application for eligible CHWs!

👇 Reserve your spot today: Link in comments

08/25/2026

It's National CHW Awareness Week! 🎉

This week we are reminded of a fundamental truth: health equity starts in the heart of our communities ❤️. We are healthier, knowledgeable, and empowered thanks to the contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs). We celebrate and honor you this week ~thank you! 🙏

Our journey with CHWs isn't just a recent success—it’s a decades-long legacy of grassroots advocacy, structural innovation, and policy reform.

📖 Learn more about what community-centered care can achieve and how to stay connected to us and your local advocates, community leaders, and healthcare allies. 👇Link in the comment below.👇

08/20/2026

Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance (MNCHWA) Awarded Rural Health Transformation Program Funding to Strengthen Minnesota’s Rural CHW Workforce.

This investment will strengthen Minnesota's rural CHW workforce by helping MNCHWA design stronger career pathways, better support employers, and develop workforce solutions shaped by the people and communities they are intended to serve.

This five-year federal grant represents an incredible milestone in our ongoing mission to improve health care access, quality, outcomes, and the viability of the CHW field by transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem through CHW workforce strategies.

We invite rural health leaders, clinical partners, and workforce developers to collaborate with us as this initiative launches.

Read the full announcement on our blog. 👇Link in the comments👇.

08/19/2026

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are essential to advancing health equity and improving lives across Minnesota. But ensuring their long-term impact requires dedicated, sustainable planning, from stable funding models to strong training and workforce development.

We invite CHWs, employers, partners, and stakeholders to participate in the Annual Sustainability Roadmap Update on September 10, 2026.

Register by clicking the link in the comment below! 👇

08/04/2026

07/29/2026

What an unforgettable day at the Minnesota State Capitol yesterday! 🌟

We were so proud to bring together Community Health Workers, community partners, and supporters from across the state to celebrate the official proclamation of Minnesota Community Health Worker Day by Governor Tim Walz! 📄💙

From inspiring speeches to powerful impact stories shared by CHWs on the Capitol grounds, yesterday was a true celebration of the heart and soul of healthcare in Minnesota.

To every CHW in Minnesota: We see you, we value you, and we thank you for everything you do to keep our communities healthy and thriving. 🙌

Stay tuned for a full photo album from yesterday's event.

07/08/2026

Join us at the State Capitol to celebrate a historic milestone for public health! 🏛️✨

The Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance invites CHWs, partners, employers, stakeholders, and allies to the CHW Day Proclamation Celebration. Together, we are honoring Governor Tim Walz's official proclamation of Minnesota Community Health Worker Day.

CHWs play a vital role in advancing health equity and improving the lives of Minnesotans across our state. This celebration is all about honoring that impact and sharing our lived stories.

📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕐 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Minnesota State Capitol

More details are coming soon, but you can RSVP today to secure your spot. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

👇 Click the link in the first comment below to RSVP! 👇

05/26/2026

Ready to level up your career as a Community Health Worker? 🚀

👇Visit the link in the comment below to get started today!

The Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance (MNCHWA) is excited to announce a new training designed by CHWs in collaboration with multiple partners.

This interactive, self-paced online training takes only 1.5 to 2 hours to complete and is designed to help you expand your job opportunities and better serve your community. Upon completion of the course and a brief survey, you’ll earn a certificate of completion and a $50 gift card provided by UMN CEARCH (while supplies last).

In Partnership & Collaboration with: The University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Community Engagement to Advance Research and Community Health (CEARCH), SoLaHmo Partnership for Health & Wellness, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance, Instructional Designer: Susan Wolf.