600
Certified CHWs
in Arizona
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services
2000+
CHWs, CHRs, and
Promotores
Source: Northern Arizona University, Center for Health Equity Research
$2.92
In cost-savings for every $1 dollar spent for managed health care coordination
"Community Health Workers are essential to the well-being of Arizonans across the state."
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly at Roots 2023
About AzCHOW
The Arizona Community Health Workers Association (AzCHOW) was established in 2001, as a professional association of CHWs with the mission to provide a forum to inform and unite culturally diverse community health workers of all disciplines, to strengthen the professional development of the field through resource sharing and collaborative opportunities with community, government, health, and educational institutions.
Become an AzCHOW Member
As a CHW, you are on the front lines, uplifting and supporting the health and well-being of those in need. By joining the Arizona Community Health Workers Association, you gain access to invaluable resources, CHW workforce training opportunities, and a community of like-minded professionals who share your passion for improving health outcomes. AzCHOW advocates for the roles of CHWs in public health and provides a platform to amplify your voice, ensuring that you are equipped with up-to-date information to make the most significant difference in the communities that we serve. Join AzCHOW today and help us make an impact, by helping build a healthier, stronger Arizona together!
We are thrilled to announce the 22nd Annual Roots Conference: The Beginning of the CHW/CHRWorkforce Movement on June 26-27, 2025. This year, we aim to celebrate Community Health Workers (CHWs) and their unwavering commitment to improving lives and addressing specific challenges and gaps within the communities they serve. Over the years, CHWs have been instrumental in bridging healthcare and social service gaps, fostering health and social collaborations, and empowering communities.
Upcoming Trainings
and Events
Roots 2025 ConferenceThu, Jun 26Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
Lung Cancer: Risks, Prevention, and Early DetectionTue, Jun 17Zoom Virtual Event
CHW Success Toolkit:
Navigating Billing, Reimbursement, and Recertification in Arizona
Utilizing the Three Billing Codes from AHCCCS
CHWs and Leveraging Reimbursement Opportunities for Sustainability
Arizona CHW Recertification with ADHS
CBOs as Providers
From the Vitalyst Spark Podcast
On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Floribella Redondo, pioneer in the community health worker community in Arizona, and president of the Arizona Community Health Workers Association (AzCHOW). We talk about the difference between community health representatives, community health workers, and promotoras, and the beginnings of the work in Arizona. We also dive into what it took to pass legislation, the patience systems change takes.
CHW Workforce Coalition
The Arizona Community Health Worker Workforce Coalition is a network of organizations collaborating with the Arizona Community Health Worker Outreach Network (AzCHOW) to support the sustainability of the Arizona CHW workforce. The Coalition is comprised of CHWs, including Promotores de Salud, Community Health Representatives, Community Health Advisors, and other related titles, and the University of Arizona, State and Local Health Departments, Community Health Centers, and Area Health Education Centers.