The Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance keeps connected and involved statewide. Keep up to date on news and events we host and attend here. We look forward to connecting and seeing you out in the community!
The Annual Statewide Minnesota Rural CHW Conference
Every year, the Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance (MNCHWA) hosts its annual Rural CHW Conference, bringing together Community Health Workers (CHWs), Community Health Representatives (CHRs), supervisors, and public health allies from across greater Minnesota. Held each autumn in rotating rural host cities—such as Bemidji in 2025 and Worthington in October 2026—the gathering focuses on building practical skills, strengthening peer networks, and addressing the unique healthcare barriers facing rural communities. Through plenary talks, interactive breakout sessions, exhibitor halls, and community social events, the annual conference equips frontline workers with CHW-informed strategies to advance health equity and expand sustainable community care across the state.
Statewide Sustainability Roadmap for CHWs
Building a lasting, supported infrastructure for the state’s workforce is driven by continuous collaboration between Community Health Workers, the Minnesota Department of Health, and industry stakeholders. The Alliance hosts an annual meeting where four dedicated implementation workgroups (Sustainable Funding & Policy, CHW Models Implementation, Statewide CHW Measurement, and CHW Training & Workforce Development) share yearly progress, highlight key milestones, and set priorities for the months ahead. These ongoing initiatives provide a vital space for stakeholders to connect, align roadmap activities with community needs, and advance sustainable integration and reimbursement for CHWs across Minnesota.