Health Impact Ohio Hosts CHW Day Celebration

Additional programming for the day included Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff from the Ohio Department of Health, who kicked off the day by highlighting the impact of CHW work in Ohio communities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic; and fellow Community Health Worker, Representative Darnell Brewer, who championed CHW work and gave advise on how CHWs could advocate for their work. Last, our CHWs participated in an interactive self-care session led by Tiffany Kendrick before adjourning to begin meetings with their legislators and statehouse tours.

Health Impact Ohio is proud to announce the graduation of the fifth cohort from the Central Ohio Pathways HUB Community Health Worker Certification Program. The program is created and led by Health Impact Ohio’s Chief Education and Equity Officer, Dr. Tanikka Price, along with collaboration from Alicia Moxley, Health Impact Ohio’s new Director of Education and Community Engagement. Since the fall of 2022, the program’s reach has expanded to include participants from across the state of Ohio, including a self-paced cohort, as well as the inclusion of local high school students from the Central Ohio area.

Recent program participants graduated at the end of May, wrapping up the end of their online program with an in-person graduation that included CPR training and the opportunity to have professional headshots taken. Graduates also heard remarks from Franklin County Health Commissioner Joe Mazzola. We appreciate the continued support and sponsorship of the program from our partners at Franklin County Public Health and the Ohio Department of Education. Special thanks to the certification program nursing instructor Melinda Miranda, LPN, BSN, and guest speaker, Devon Abdon, from Franklin County Public Health.

Throughout the month of June, Health Impact Ohio participated in the sharing of content in support of Men’s Health Month. This month centered on education and encouragement, was a time to highlight the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices to improve the health of boys and men.

As the month comes to an end, we would like to share a list of resources that can be utilized when addressing men’s health and the improvement of health outcomes and health literacy in boys and men.