Webinar 4: Improving Linkage and Retention in HIV Care: Lessons from Implementing a CHW Program in HIV Care

Review of the roles and skills that community health workers (CHWs) need to be effective in their work. Webinar topics:

• Overview of the Using Community Health Workers (CHW) to Improve Linkage and Retention in Care project, its goals and project activities
• Roles, skills, and qualities of CHWs and their origin
• How to apply the roles, skills, and qualities of CHWs in the field 
• Lessons learned from implementing a CHW program featuring two Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program sites

The webinar concluded with a question and answer session from the audience.