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Newsletter & Events
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National Public Health Week
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
Mar 121 min read


New Jersey Community Health Worker Referral Gaps Survey
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
Mar 101 min read


Celebrating Martha Russell Chavis
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
Mar 42 min read


HPV and Cancer Prevention
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
Mar 21 min read
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