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Join Camden County Department of Health and Human Services for National Public Health Weak on April 6 to 12, 2026. Part 1: Skills Sharpening for Community Health Workers (Zoom Sessions) Colorectal Cancer Session April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST A focused training session offering key updates on colorectal cancer risks, screening guidelines, and effective community outreach strategies for CHWs. Register Here Prostate Cancer Session April 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST An informationa

You are cordially invited to join us in Newark on April 18,2026 for a free, inspiring Heart Health Summit designed to empower you, your family, and our entire community. Attendees will hear from national leaders including Dr. Chris T. Pernell (NAACP) on health equity, Dr. Tania Small (BMS) on clinical innovation, and Lisa Salberg (Founder and CEO of HCMA), who will explain Generational Heart Health. The event will feature Deatrah DuBose, APN, who will lead a vital session on

The 2nd New Jersey Oral Health Conference will take place on July 8, 2026 , at the Crowne Plaza Princeton . The New Jersey Department of Health invites poster submissions from students, researchers, and dental, medical, and public health professionals. Posters should be submitted to OralHealth@doh.nj.gov . Additional details are available in the flyers below.

The CHW Hub, in collaboration with the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, invites you to join us for a webinar on April 9, 2026, at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). HCM is often "hiding in plain sight", but the clues can be in a family's heart health history. As a Community Health Worker, you are the first line of defense. The presentation will cover: Family Heart Health History: How to ask the right questions about "sudden deaths" o

Are you a CHW in New Jersey who graduated from the Colette Lamothe-Galette Community Health Worker Institute (CLG-CHWI)? Do you have an interest in learning more about oral health? If so, join the CLG-CHWI for their ADA Certified Oral Health Ambassador training. This is a virtual, hybrid format training with e-learning to be completed in advance of the live webinar session on Wednesday May 6, 2026 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. This is a free training for graduates of the Colet

Join the American Public Health Association (APHA) in celebrating National Public Health Week, April 6-12, 2026! Ready. Set. Action! is this year’s theme. As we celebrate, take a moment to recognize how public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded our life spans, and strengthened our communities. This week is also a chance to honor the public health workers who show up for us every day — and to advocate for policies and practices that promote

The CHW Hub's Curriculum, Education and Certification Committee is conducting a brief survey to better understand gaps in referral resources across the state and identify where CHW clients may be experiencing barriers to accessing services. Insights from this survey will help inform strategies to address service gaps and support the development of training opportunities that respond to the health and social needs of communities. The survey will remain open until Wednesday, M

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Hub celebrates the life and legacy of Martha R. Chavis , former lead of the CHW Hub’s Engagement, Recruitment and Retention Committee and Chief Executive Officer of the Camden Area Health Education Center (Camden AHEC). Born in Philadelphia, PA, she dedicated her life to securing healthy futures for people across Camden and Philadelphia. Martha Chavis was a powerhouse in the field of community health and workforce development. As Director of

Join Rutgers School of Public Health's Center for Public Health Workforce Development for their webinar, HPV and Cancer Prevention, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This lecture will review the science behind Human Papillomavirus prevention and vaccines as well as discuss the various cancers caused by HPV and provide insight into the real-world impact of HPV through the lens of a cancer survivor. To learn more, see flyer below. To register, please regi

South Jersey Gas serves Gloucester, Salem, Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Camden and Cumberland Counties. See below for energy assistance fact sheets and items individuals need to apply for energy assistance, along with the list of South Jersey Gas' Energy Assistance Enrollment Event, where eligible households will have the opportunity to enroll in state-funded energy assistance programs that may help lower utility bills and prevent service disruption.