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August 24-28, 2026 – Celebrating Community Health Workers

Community Health Worker Week is a time to recognize, celebrate, and thank the Community Health Workers (CHWs) who make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities every day.

CHWs are trusted members of the communities they serve. They listen, build relationships, connect people to resources, help individuals navigate health and social service systems, and often serve as the bridge between a person and the care they need.

CHWs meet people where they are and help them take the next step. Whether it is helping someone find access to food, transportation, housing, health care, or other community resources. A Community Health Worker supports and meets individuals as they work toward healthier choices and better management of a chronic condition.

Celebrating the Impact of CHWs

CHWs bring lived experience, cultural understanding, local knowledge, and trusted relationships to the teams they are a part of. They help organizations better understand the needs of the communities they serve while helping individuals feel heard, supported, and connected.

Health care providers and community-based organizations that incorporate CHWs into the team can strengthen the connection between clinical care and the everyday circumstances that influence a person's health.

Is Your Organization Ready to Invest in CHWs?

If your organization is considering hiring a CHW or interested in training a current staff member to become a CHW, education is an important place to start.

PTI's Community Health Worker Program provides comprehensive training aligned with the National C3 Council's core competencies. The curriculum addresses essential topics including, communication, motivational interviewing, brief action planning, social drivers of health, community resources and navigation, chronic conditions, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention… and MUCH more!

PTI is an approved entity by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to provide CHW training for individuals seeking CHW certification. PTI is also accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), allowing participants to earn IACET CEUs for eligible educational activities. 

Interested in Becoming a CHW?

If you are passionate about helping others, connecting people with resources, advocating for individuals and families, and making a difference in your community, a career as a CHW may be an opportunity to turn that passion into meaningful work.

PTI's upcoming Community Health Worker Program provides an opportunity for individuals to develop the skills and knowledge needed to serve effectively as a CHW.

Learn more about the upcoming training and registration opportunities:
https://web.cvent.com/event/b9deda35-7171-4f28-8449-9977442d9fb3/summary

Whether you are an experienced CHW, an organization looking to strengthen your CHW workforce, or someone considering becoming a CHW, there is an opportunity to learn, grow and make an impact.

Thank you to the Community Health Workers who show up, listen, connect, advocate, and help their communities move forward. We will be highlighting a few PTI trained CHW's this week. 

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