422
Certified
CHWs
in Arizona
Source: Arizona Department of Health Services
2000+
CHWs
CHRs
Promotoras
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
Left to right: Lorena Verdugo, Senator Mark Kelly, Leonarda Jaramillo, Richard Redondo
About Us
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.
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
Roots 2024 Gallery
Thank you for attending our 21st annual Roots conference! We are thrilled by your enthusiastic participation and grateful for your kind words of support. Your presence made the event truly special, and we hope the sessions provided you with valuable insights and inspiration that you can apply to your work or everyday activities.