PACHW Rally Day
PACHW Rally Day at the State Capitol – October 17, 2023
The first-ever Pennsylvania Community Health Worker (CHW) Rally Day was held on October 17th. Over 150 CHWs and CHW Allies from across Pennsylvania gathered on the State Capitol Steps in Harrisburg for the Rally and meet with over 20 legislators throughout the day to share the impact of CHWs in PA and the importance of financially sustaining these positions. Rally speakers consisted of 10 CHWs serving PA residents; Dr. Debra Bogen, Acting Secretary of Health; and Majority Chairman Stephen Kinsey of the PA House Human Services Committee.
The 2024 PACHW CHW Rally Day dates will be announced soon!
Event Photos
News Coverage
‘What have you done?’: Community health workers rally for funding – YouTube
Community health workers from across the state rally in Harrisburg | fox43.com
First ever community health worker rally kicks off at Capitol Building (local21news.com)
CHWs, Allies Rally at the Capitol for Medicaid Funding (paahec.org)
