In both Oregon and Washington, CHWs are increasingly recognized as key partners to deliver health information and, with more cancer information, can help increase the cancer screening rates. This training will help build capacity, skills, and advocacy among individuals and communities who currently report poorer health outcomes and greater barriers to health access.

Content includes cancer data trends, general risk/protective factors, breast cancer-specific data, and programs/services available. After attending the trainings, CHWs will receive a resource guide.

The training will also include guidance on providing emotional support to a patient waiting for screening results and after a diagnosis.

CHWs may receive:

• Financial stipend for attending the training (depending on available grant funding)

• 1.5 Continuing Education Units

• Certificate of completion

Trainings are for Community Health Workers serving regions of Oregon and SW Washington only.