Hawai'i Community Health Worker Association

⁉️Are you a CHW interested in growing our social media platforms to reach more resources and information to our communities⁉️

Join our Communications 📣 and Marketing meeting today, at 10:00 AM! These meetings happen monthly on the third Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

💻 To join this meeting or to learn more, visit hichw.org/events or email [email protected] to receive a direct calendar invite.

🔔 Reminder🔔

Our CHW Only Meeting is this Thursday, June 20, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

This meeting is open to all CHWs serving our communities in Hawaii! Join us as we share updates and continue the great work of moving the CHW workforce forward!

👨‍👦🌺 Men's Health Week 2024: Day 7 🌺👨‍👦

Aloha🌺

As Men’s Health Week wraps up, let's continue to prioritize health. Celebrate Father’s Day by encouraging the men in your life to take charge of their health.

Regular check-ups and healthy habits lead to a brighter future!

self-care reminder 🔔

🏃‍♂️⚽ Men's Health Week 2024: Day 6 ⚽🏃‍♂️

Aloha! Physical activity boosts both physical and mental health. Join us for group walks, sports events, or fitness challenges. Let's get moving and stay healthy together, Hawaii!

🤝💬 Men's Health Week 2024: Day 5 💬🤝

Aloha!

Community support is vital for our health. Building strong social networks helps us feel connected and supported. Let’s foster a sense of belonging and mutual aid in Hawaii.

Together, we thrive💪

🍍🥗 Men's Health Week 2024: Day 4 🥗🍍

Aloha!

Healthy lifestyle choices are key to well-being. Eat nutritious foods, stay active, and maintain a balanced life. Small changes can make a big difference.

Let’s support each other in making healthy choices!

💜June is Alzeihmer’s and🧠 Brain Awareness Month 🗓️

Stay up to date with more resources on National Institute on Aging 👇
https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/topics/alzheimers-disease

🧠🌈 Men's Health Week 2024: Day 3 🌈🧠

Aloha!

Mental health is just as important as physical health. This week, let’s break the stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health.

Support the men in your life to seek help when needed. Strong mind, strong body!

🏥🔍 Men's Health Week 2024: Day 2 🔍🏥

Aloha🌺

Regular check-ups are essential for early detection and treatment. Schedule that health check-up today!

Early screenings can save lives by catching issues before they become serious. Stay healthy, Hawaii!

https://menshealthmonth.org/week

Happy King Kamehameha Day!

Today, we honor King Kamehameha the Great who unified the Kingdom of Hawaii.

There are King Kamehameha Celebrations across Hawaii by draping of leis on King Kamehameha statues, Pa’u Parades, and Ho’olaulea.

Come join the Advocacy and Policy Committee!

Our meeting is this Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. These meetings happen on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

💻 To join this meeting or to learn more, visit hichw.org/events or email [email protected] to receive a direct calendar invite.

🌺💪 Men's Health Week 2024: Day 1 💪🌺

Aloha! It's the start of Men’s Health Week!

This week is dedicated to raising awareness about preventable health issues and encouraging early detection and treatment for men and boys.

Let's take charge of our health, Hawaii!

https://menshealthmonth.org/week

Join us for our Lunch & Learn with and to learn more about how Community Health Workers can support individuals navigating the justice system:

Building Bridges: Empowering Justice Involved Communities

🗓 Wednesday, June 12 at 11:30AM on Zoom!

Register today at hichw.org/training-and-services

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Come join the 2024 CHW Conference Planning Committee!

Our next meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM.

These meetings happen monthly on the 1st Thursday of each month.

💻 To join this meeting or to learn more, visit hichw.org/events or email [email protected] to receive a direct calendar invite.

Come join the Hu’i Ho’okahua Committee!

Our next meeting is Monday, June 3, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

These meetings happen monthly on the 1st Monday of each month

🎉🌞 Get Ready to Jammin' Into June 🌞🎉

Join this Family Summer Kick Off Event 🌴✨

📅 Saturday, June 1st, 2024
🕓 4-7 PM
📍 Lahainaluna High School Football Field

🥳 FREE Food and Drinks
🎶 Live Music
🎁 Awesome Giveaways
🎨 Family Crafts
📸 Family Photo Booth

Presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui and the Department of Health, this is an event you don't want to miss!

Register now for this FREE event using the QR code on the flyer. See you there! 👋

We are grateful to our Workforce Development Committee for developing our Lunch and Learn discussions and other resources to move our CHW workforce forward 🙏💪

This month’s meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28th, at 9:00 AM. If you want to join this committee, sign up at hichw.org/get-involved or email us at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

Here is your self-care reminder:

Avoid smoking

Avoid smoking, va**ng, and the use of other to***co products. People can and do quit smoking for good

👉https://www.cdc.gov/to***co/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/index.htm

For today’s , Have a Potluck!

Potlucks are a great option for large families or groups of friends. If you are hosting a meal, fix the main dish and ask the rest of the group to make side dishes. This will create less work for you and allow everyone to make and sample each other’s creations.

🦷 Oral health is a lifetime necessity

This month, we emphasize the importance of dental health for older adults

Get all the info you need ➡️ https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/regular-checkups/oral-health-older-adults-quick-tips

Are you a CHW interested in growing our social media platforms to get more resources and information out to our communities?

Join our Communications and Marketing meeting scheduled for today at 10:00 AM!

These meetings happen monthly on the third Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

💻 To join this meeting or to learn more, visit hichw.org/events or email [email protected] to receive a direct calendar invite.

Come join the Advocacy and Policy Committee!

Our meeting is happening this: Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

These meetings happen monthly on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

💻 To join this meeting or to learn more, visit hichw.org/events or email [email protected] to receive a direct calendar invite

Here is your self-care reminder:

Limit alcohol intake

Choose not to drink, or drink in moderation on days you drink alcohol

Moderation means having 2 drinks or less a day for men or 1 drink or less for women. Find out more at Drink Less, Be Your Best.

👉https://www.cdc.gov/drinklessbeyourbest/

🌺✊ Celebrating unity and awareness on May 19th – National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 🎗️

It's time to shatter the silence & stigma around HIV in our local communities 🗣️ Share resources, encourage conversations, & promote testing & education📚

Join us in raising awareness. Take a stand against HIV stigma 🚫 Get valuable insights & tools from the CDC. Together, we can foster a supportive environment for all 💞

For more on HIV testing and prevention, visit ➡️ https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/napihaad.html #:~:text=May%2019%20is%20National%20Asian,resources%20for%20Pacific%20Islander%20people

We're also committed to the Healthy People 2030 goals for enhancing access to quality STI & HIV/AIDS care 🎯🩺

There are simple ways to prepare food for a large family without spending a lot of money. Try these tips to save time, money, and stress when making meals for friends or family.

For today’s :

Stretch recipes

Stretch recipes by adding other food items.
Get more servings out of your favorite recipes! Add rice to soups or stews, frozen vegetables to pasta dishes, or beans to burgers. This can help you serve more meals.

To learn more visit: https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/healthy-eating-budget/prepare-healthy-meals

🔔Don’t forget to join us today!

Monthly CHW Only Meeting happening at 10:00 AM!

To learn more about these upcoming events, visit our online calendar at hichw.org/events