Community Health Worker Advisory Body

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The Community Health Worker (CHW) Advisory Body advises the Department of Public Health (DPH) on educational and certification requirements for Community Health Worker training programs. The Department of Public Health is appointed to chair and oversee the Community Health Worker Advisory Body. The advisory body conducts a continuous review of educational and certification programs and provides DPH a list of approved programs for community health workers.

Community Health Worker Advisory Body Resources

Community Health Worker Advisory Body Meetings 

View meetings, agendas, minutes and other materials.

CHW Advisory Body Members 

Meet the members of the Community Health Worker Advisory Body.

Meeting Schedule 

The Community Health Worker Advisory Board meetings are held quarterly on the first Thursday of the month. View the 2026 meeting dates here.

Community Health Worker Training Portal 

Review the application process and visit the CHW training vendor portal.