Welcome!
MACHW is the statewide professional organization for community health workers (CHWs) from all disciplines. A community health worker is a public health professional who promotes full and equal access to necessary health and social services by applying his or her unique understanding of the experiences, language and culture of the communities he or she serves. Learn more about CHWs.
MACHW was founded in March 2000 to enable CHWs to lead the movement to organize, define and strengthen the profession of community health work.
January Statewide Policy Coalition Meeting: Click here to view flyer.
Winter Highlights:
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Save the Date: CHW Day at the State House on March 19, 2012. Additional information coming soon!
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MACHW Executive Director selected to become a trainer for the Women's Health Leadership Institute, an initiative of HHS Office for Women's Health
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Stay informed on national CHW news.
- Learn more about other upcoming events and trainings.
Past Highlights :
- Governor Deval Patrick proclaims September 22, 2011 Community Health Worker Day
- Governor signs community health worker bill! Learn more.
- MACHW Members elect 2012-2014 Board Members! Click here for more information.
- 2011 MACHW Annual Meeting. MACHW’s annual Meeting was held on September 22 at Veteran's Inc., Independence Hall, 59 South Street in Shrewsbury. This year’s theme was CHWs in the New Age: Addressing Certification and Emerging Roles. Learn more about the 2011 Annual Meeting and 2011 CHW Award Recipients by clicking here.
- Download presentation on CHW Credentialing from MACHW Annual Meeting keynote speaker Jacqueline Scott
- Download presentation on Oral Health training from MACHW Annual Meeting presenter Tatyana Gorodetsky
- CHW Statewide Policy Meeting, June 24, 2011 in Worcester, MA. Learn more.
Please explore our website for information on upcoming events and other resources.