On Friday, August 7, 2026, Community Health Workers (CHWs) and allies across Hawai‘i gathered for the state’s largest CHW event. At the beautiful Ko‘olau Ballrooms, attendees enjoyed a day filled with inspiration, knowledge-sharing, and community building. This year’s conference, themed…
The Hawai‘i Community Health Worker Association (HICHWA) is proud to announce its 2026 Leadership Council, welcoming both new and returning Community Health Workers (CHWs) to guide the organization’s work in the year ahead. Cyd Hoffeld, previous Vice Chair, steps into…
Last month, staff from the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) visited Hawaiʻi for a multi-day learning exchange focused on strengthening public health work across the Pacific. CHCC brings together hospital services, public…
The Hawai‘i Community Health Worker Association (HICHWA) has been hard at work connecting with Community Health Workers (CHWs) from the statewide HICHWA regional meetings to the National Association of Community Health Worker (NACHW) Unity Conference, held this year in Columbus,…
The Hawai‘i Community Health Worker Association (HICHWA) is excited to invite Community Health Workers (CHWs) from across the islands to participate in our 2025 Regional Meetings, taking place this June and July! Organized by our dedicated Island Representatives, these meetings…
As we welcome spring 2025, we reflect on the incredible strides made by the Hawai‘i Community Health Worker Association (HICHWA) throughout 2024. HICHWA successfully hosted the impactful statewide Hawai‘i Community Health Worker Conference in August 2024, where we kicked off…
Photo: Hawai‘i Community Health Worker Association Leadership and support staff holding the 2024 Community Health Worker Proclamation. Pictured (Top row left to right): Chauncey Hatico – Association Coordinator, Claudia Hartz – Outgoing Chair, Denise ‘Ola’ Ropa – Lāna‘i Island Representative,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 9, 2024 Governor Josh Green proclaimed August 2024 as Community Health Worker Awareness Month in Hawai‘i. HONOLULU, HI—Governor Josh Green has officially proclaimed August as Community Health Worker Awareness Month in Hawai‘i, recognizing the pivotal role…
Photo collage of 2022 Hawai‘i Community Health Worker Conference: Growing In Strength Community Health Workers (CHWs) continue to be the backbone of health in our communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CHWs played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between…
WELCOME OUR 2024 HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL We are grateful to our CHWs who have served on our 2022 Leadership Council and thank you for all the work you have put into the Association to help grow…