The APHA CHW Section is accepting NEW abstracts detailing local or national responses to the changing landscape of federal funding for CHW programs and programs that support CHW clients and communities. We are especially looking for abstracts about organizations:

• pivoting programs and/or reframing language to ensure CHW funding continuity
• supporting the CHW workforce and/or maintaining continuity in networks and structures
• taking action in the face of budget cuts to fill in funding gaps
• building community resilience in the face of adversity

Abstracts MUST include information about CHW leadership and involvement in the project.

• CHW Section Late Breaker - Responding to the Changing Federal Landscape
  

- IMPORTANT NOTES FOR SUBMISSION -

Abstracts will be considered, based on the content outlined below.

- Interactive presentations participatory in nature and that use adult education techniques are especially encouraged. Be sure to include specific details about the interactive/participatory components  in your abstract to assist reviewers in scoring your abstract appropriately.

- Please be conscious of power dynamics implicit in your language. We discourage the use of phrases like “using CHWs” or “our CHWs,” especially if you are not a CHW yourself. Instead, try stating one of the following: “employing or partnering with CHWs” and “our CHW colleagues,” or “the CHWs on our team.”

- We welcome presentations in languages other than English, however - please note: the abstract must be submitted in English. We will work with the presenter directly to set up interpretation for their session.

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Program Planner Contact Information:

Paige Menking,
pcmenking@gmail.com