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SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training Available Nationwide (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join our CHW Core Competency Training available nationwide this spring for CHWs across the country who are looking to strengthen foundational skills and deepen their practice. \n• Training Dates: March 12 – April 30\, 2026 (weekly on Thursdays)\n• Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET\n• Format: Self-paced online instruction and live sessions\n• Cohort Size: Limited to 25 participants \nThe 80-hour CHW Core Competency Training is delivered through a hybrid model grounded in the roles and competencies outlined by the National C3 Council. The 12-week program combines self-paced online instruction covering CHW foundations and health-focused competencies\, assigned coursework\, live virtual group sessions\, and a field experience. This structure supports effective onboarding and skill development for Community Health Workers. \nTraining fee applies. \nAdditional details\, including curriculum overview and registration information\, are available on MCD Learn. For course registration questions please email chwinfo@mcd.org. \nLearn More \nApply
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/chw-core-competency-training-available-nationwide-spring-2026/
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SUMMARY:Medicare\, Medicaid\, and Long-Term Care: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual webinar presentation\, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging\, Lisa Pratt\, Staff Attorney for Healthcare and Elder Law with Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV)\, will provide a webinar educating family caregivers of older and adults and people with disabilities on long-term care planning. Long-term care can be costly\, and many people are surprised to learn what their insurance\, including Medicare\, will and will not cover. This presentation provides an introduction to what Medicare and Medicaid will cover for long-term care\, why planning matters\, and what steps you can take today to help you prepare before care is needed. \nLisa Pratt is a staff attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia\, a nonprofit law firm that provides free\, civil legal services to low-income\, elderly\, and disabled residents of Northern Virginia. \nRegister \n\nAll webinars are free and open to family caregivers\, older adults\, adults with a disability\, professionals\, and the community-at-large.\nAll webinars will be recorded\, and registrants will receive a link to the recording of the live event.\nFor questions\, contact Ayiguli.Saifuding@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 571-407-6961.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/medicare-medicaid-and-long-term-care-what-you-need-to-know/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax Caregiver Seminar Consortium":MAILTO:Ayiguli.Saifuding@fairfaxcounty.gov
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SUMMARY:Lifestyle Approaches to Promote Brain Health and Maintain Cognition
DESCRIPTION:Curious how to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment\, like MCI or dementia? Join AMA Board Chair David Aizuss\, MD\, for a panel discussion on lifestyle factors that impact dementia risk and ways physicians can help patients better maintain cognitive health at different stages of life. \nRegister and share with your network
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/lifestyle-approaches-to-promote-brain-health-and-maintain-cognition/
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