Call for Presenters: The National Association of Community Health Workers Annual Meeting and Unity Conference

The National Association of Community Health Workers presents the Annual Meeting and Unity Conference in-person on July 30 – August 1, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s theme is From Legacy to Leadership: Healing and Transforming Communities Together.

We are seeking presentations from Community Health Workers (CHWs) including Community Health Representatives (CHRs) and Promotores de Salud and their colleagues. We require presentations from Allies and Community Organizations to include at minimum one CHW/CHR/Promotores de Salud on the presentation team. 

Community Shelter Board Releases Annual Point-in-Time Count Results

The annual Point-in-Time Count of people experiencing homelessness in Columbus and Franklin County was conducted on January 23, 2025 by the Community Shelter Board (CBS) in partnership with the Continuum of Care.

The Point-in-Time Count “identified 2,556 people experiencing homelessness in Columbus and Franklin County. This marked a 7.4% increase (Sheltered & Unsheltered) from January 2024, when 2,380 people were counted—an all-time high for our community.

The rise in individual homelessness was largely due to an increase in the number of people counted. In total, individual sheltered homelessness increased by 14% (228 people). The number of sheltered individuals grew by 26% (288 people) compared to calendar year 2024 (1,125 people), while the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness decreased by 12% (60 people).”

The Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services Observes Mental Health Awareness Month

For Immediate Release:
May 6, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Ohio, Nationally

Annual Observance Highlights Importance of Mental Well-Being,
Reduces Stigma & Promotes Support

(Columbus, OH) — The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), together with RecoveryOhio, is encouraging Ohioans to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month by having conversations about mental health and showcasing supports available to those struggling with their mental health.

Aligned with the national recognition, Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel issued a proclamation designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Ohio.

Registration Open: The National Association of Community Health Workers Annual Meeting and Unity Conference

Registration is now open for the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) Annual Meeting and Unity Conference! Registration is open to NACHW members and non-members alike.

Join the African American Male Wellness Agency for the 5th Annual UpLift Her Women’s Wellness Day

Calling all Ladies of Columbus! Get ready to grab your Sister Squad and join us for the 5th Annual UpLift Her Women’s Wellness Day on Wednesday, June 18, 2025!

The African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is thrilled to announce that Senator Michele Reynolds will serve as our 2025 Uplift Her Honorary Chair, bringing her passion and commitment to ensuring that all women have access to quality health care screenings and wellness resources.

This year’s event will take place at a new venue – Kasich Hall at the Ohio Expo Center. This spacious location will be transformed into a vibrant Women’s Wellness Oasis, designed to offer a comprehensive and empowering health and wellness experience.

Attendees will have access to a wide range of free health screenings and assessments, including:

• Biometric screenings

• Mammograms

• Colorectal and lung cancer screenings

• Peripheral artery disease testing

• Maternal health assessments

• And more

In addition to health services, the event will feature nutritious food options, interactive wellness activities, movement and dance sessions, aromatherapy, relaxation experiences, and a curated vendor marketplace—all focused on supporting women’s well-being.