Opportunities Inside Watch This Video on How/Why To Become a CHW Strength Champion..... 🎉Congratulations🎉 Thank you to everyone who participated in CHWStrength’s APHA Public Health Connections Bingo! Your participation helped us celebrate community, build connections, and share in the fun. Congratulations to the winners: Saber Brian Terrie Carol Keyona Andrea Maddie Jernika Dayana TJ LaShonda Join Us for In-Person Networking We’re excited to invite you to our 3rd Tuesd

One pillar, One practice, and One week in motion November 9th - November 15th Welcome to our 11/09/2026 edition of STRENGTH™ in Motion, a weekly space where we will explore one STRENGTH™ pillar, one STRENGTH™ practice, share what is happening behind the scenes, & invite you into upcoming opportunities One STRENGTH Pillar Surrender: Release what you were never ment to carry Surrender invites us to notice what we are holding and consider what can be released. Expectation

Gathered in STRENGTH Release the Pressure, Receive the Possibilities Hey CHW Strength community! Now that I’m back in Virginia, I’ve been looking through my photos from APHA in San Antonio. I’m grateful for the smiles, the stories shared at the Say Hey Lounge, and the moments I got to slow down and take in the view. Today, we’re answering three questions: What? Why? How? WHAT am I doing today? I came home with new connections and ideas I’m excited about. I also felt that

Gathered in STRENGTH Trust: Moving Forward Together Hey, CHW Strength community! I’m Stephanie Toney, The Hope Dealer. Yesterday’s pillar was Trust, and I’m carrying that reflection into today. Today, we’re answering three questions: What? Why? How? WHAT am I doing today? Looking back at these APHA moments, I’m grateful for the conversations, shared stories and connections that began with a simple introduction. These photos remind me that we rarely know everything a co

Gathered in STRENGTH Rest: Make Room for Renewal Hey, CHW Strength community! I’m Stephanie Toney, The Hope Dealer, and today we’re making room for Rest. Today, we’re answering three questions: What? Why? How? WHAT I experienced today? Kaila Thompson’s presentation reminded me of the exciting possibilities for engaging youth, high school students and technical centers in community health. It sparked ideas about how we can introduce young people to the CHW role, recogniz

Gathered in STRENGTH Honoring Service, Inspiring What Comes Next Hey, CHW Strength community! I’m Stephanie Toney, The Hope Dealer, and as APHA draws toward a close, today’s pillar is Hope. Today, we’re answering three questions: What? Why? How? WHAT I experienced today? Today, we celebrated Community Health Workers and Public Health Nurses, recognizing service, leadership, advocacy, and contributions that strengthen our communities. Behind every recognition is a story

Gathered in STRENGTH Building the Conditions for What Comes Next Hey, CHW Strength community! I’m Stephanie Toney, The Hope Dealer, and as we close out today at APHA, we’re focusing on Thrive. Today, we’re answering three questions: What? Why? How? WHAT I experienced today? I began the morning at the APHA CHW Policy Committee meeting, engaging in conversations about the policies that shape our workforce. I presented From CHW Workforce to CHW Ownership, elevating the CH

Gathered in STRENGTH Let What You Learn Change How You Lead Hey, CHW Strength community! Welcome to our Gathered in STRENGTH! I’m Stephanie and we’re bringing you along as we engage and connect at APHA in San Antonio. Today, we’re answering three questions: What? Why? How? WHAT I experienced yesterday? Learning, conversations, and connections! From presentations about our public health workforce to poster discussions about community safety, I’ve had opportunities to hea

Public Health Connections Bingo Hello Public Health Friend! Thank you for downloading your APHA 2026 Public Health Connections Bingo card! We’re so excited to connect with you and hear about the people you meet along the way Whether you’re attending in person, joining virtual sessions or participated in pre-conference activities, you can play at your own pace. Once you get bingo, submit your completed card by email or share a Memento video about the people you met. Vide

Gathered in STRENGTH: Nurture - Connection Begins with Us Hey, CHW Strength community! I’m Stephanie Toney, The Hope Dealer, and today’s Gathered in STRENGTH comes from APHA’s pre-conference! Today’s pillar is Nurture, because meaningful relationships grow through the attention we give them WHAT I experienced today? I arrived in San Antonio, checked in, connected with several people, shared the PHC Scavenger Hunt, and filled three squares on my Public Health Connections b

Are You Ready To Win Some Money? We are so excited to launch APHA 2026 Public Health Connections Bingo! As you enjoy the conference, connect with people from other states and countries, complete activities on your bingo card and enter for a chance to win! Joining virtual APHA sessions or pre-conference sessions? You can play too! Connect with fellow attendees during your sessions and mark your bingo card as you complete activities. We’re giving away $500 in digital gift

One pillar, One practice, and One week in motion October 26th - November 1st Welcome to our 10/26/2026 edition of STRENGTH™ in Motion, a weekly space where we will explore one STRENGTH™ pillar, one STRENGTH™ practice, share what is happening behind the scenes, & invite you into upcoming opportunities One STRENGTH Pillar Thriving: Live and lead with purpose, harmony, and joy Thrive is about creating harmony between who we are, what matters to us, and how we live each d

One pillar, One practice, and One week in motion October 19th - October 25th Welcome to our 10/19/2026 edition of STRENGTH™ in Motion, a weekly space where we will explore one STRENGTH™ pillar, one STRENGTH™ practice, share what is happening behind the scenes, & invite you into upcoming opportunities One STRENGTH Pillar Growth: Develop intentionally every day Growth is the practice of turning everyday experiences into opportunities to learn, adapt, and move forward. I

What Will We Carry Forward? Over the past seven days, this space has invited hope, appreciation, ideas, and connection in celebration of Community Health Workers. As CHW Awareness Week closes, there is still room for the conversation to grow. SHARE HOPE: What are you taking away from this week and what would you like to carry forward? Perhaps a story stayed with you. An idea sparked your interest. You noticed a shared hope or gained a new appreciation for CHWs. Complete this

Celebrate the Wins and the People Behind Them Today, we’re making room for celebration. A win might be a new connection, a skill gained, a goal reached, or the confidence to speak up. It might also be taking time to rest or asking for support. Every step deserves a moment of recognition. SHARE HOPE: What is one win you are celebrating and who helped make it possible? Share something from your work, your community, or your own growth. Recognize a CHW, colleague, mentor, or sup

What Helps CHWs Thrive? Recognizing CHWs also means listening to what helps them feel supported, valued, and able to grow. Today’s conversation invites CHWs to share their perspectives and encourages partners and community members to listen and contribute. SHARE HOPE: What would you like to see more of for Community Health Workers? Consider opportunities to learn, meaningful recognition, supportive workplaces, resources, or a stronger voice in decisions that affect the work.

Make Room for Possibility A new possibility can begin with a question: What could happen if the right people, ideas, and resources came together? Today, we’re looking toward opportunities for CHWs and the communities they serve. SHARE HOPE:What is something you would love to create, improve, or explore alongside CHWs? It could be a community event, a shared resource, a learning opportunity, a new partnership, or a different way to address a need. Complete this thought in the

Everyday Contributions, Lasting Meaning Some contributions are easy to see. Others happen in a conversation, a follow-up, or the time someone takes to listen. CHW Awareness Week is an opportunity to notice the many ways Community Health Workers contribute and the strengths they bring to those moments. SHARE HOPE: What is one CHW contribution that deserves more recognition? Share a moment when your work felt meaningful, a strength you bring to your community, or an experience

The Heart Behind the Work Behind the work of Community Health Workers are relationships, experiences, and everyday moments that give it meaning. Today’s conversation makes room for the people and experiences that keep that commitment alive. SHARE HOPE: What fuels your connection to community health? If you are a CHW, share what brings you joy or reminds you why you do this work. If you are a community member or supporter, share what inspires your appreciation for CHWs. It mig

What Are You Hopeful About for CHWs? CHW Awareness Week is here! For the next seven days, CHWStrength is bringing weHOPE to the blog through daily conversations that recognize Community Health Workers, celebrate their contributions, and make room for what comes next. Let’s begin with HOPE. Community Health Workers bring knowledge, relationships, and commitment to their communities. This week offers an opportunity to recognize that work and imagine how it can continue to grow.