The Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Training program is pleased to have two team members present at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 1-4, 2026.
Shenazar (Shane) Esmundo, DrPH, MPH, presented results from her dissertation, CHW Voices, which provided an in-depth look at the lived and work experiences of CHWs and supervisors in Colorado. Program director Erin Martinez, MPH, presented on patient navigator/CHW workforce development and credentialing efforts in Colorado over the last 20 years.
CHWs and CHW allies gathered at the national conference to discuss many important topics, including sustainability, financing and reimbursement models, and how to best support CHWs in the vital work they do.
About North
North Trials helps people with cancer find clinical trials they actually have a chance of joining. Patients complete a short intake, North matches them to recruiting studies, and connects them with the research sites running those studies. We work with community research sites and academic cancer centers across the US.
The role
You will work with the patients most likely to enroll: reach them fast, keep them supported, and make sure each one connects with a site and reaches screening.
What you’ll do
- Find the patients most likely to enroll. Review new intakes, their study matches, and any match reports flagged for manual review. Prioritize the patients with the best chance of qualifying.
- Reach them fast and stay with them. Call or text priority patients soon after they sign up. Follow up with anyone who stalls, and look for other studies for near-misses and screen fails.
- Get every referral you can to screening. Make sure each patient knows what happens next, and work with site coordinators until the site makes contact.
- Keep the system sharp. Keep patient statuses and notes current, share a weekly note on where patients get stuck, and help refine our outreach scripts and handoff steps.
What we’re looking for
Required
- Experience as an oncology patient navigator, clinical trial or nurse navigator, clinical research coordinator (CRC), or trial recruitment specialist
- Can explain trial phases, eligibility, consent, screening, and randomization in plain language
- Warm, calm, and honest with patients and caregivers in hard moments. You never pressure or over-promise.
- Persistent follow-through: no patient sits without a next step.
- Short, clear writing for texts, emails, and notes to coordinators.
- Organized and careful with patient data; follows consent and messaging rules and asks when unsure
- Builds good working relationships with site coordinators
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of oncology (tumor types, staging, biomarkers, lines of therapy)
- Recruitment call center or patient intake experience.
- Spanish or another second language
- Available some evenings or weekends to reach patients when they’re free
To apply
Email your resume and a few sentences on a patient you helped get onto a trial to:
Connect for Health Colorado is Colorado’s official health insurance marketplace. Connect for Health Colorado helps Coloradans compare health insurance plans, access financial assistance, and enroll in coverage that meets their needs.
Important Dates: Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2027 runs November 1, 2026, through January 15, 2027.
Share the Open Enrollment Digital Toolkit
The Digital Toolkit includes ready-to-use materials that you can share with your communities through social media, newsletters, and other communication channels. Access the OE Digital Toolkit here
Changes for Colorado Immigrants
Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, federal eligibility changes may affect financial assistance eligibility for some lawfully present immigrants. Some may still be able to purchase coverage through Connect for Health Colorado but may no longer qualify for financial assistance. Learn more about Health Insurance for Immigrants
FREE Enrollment Assistance Available
Connect for Health Colorado’s statewide network of certified Assisters and licensed Brokers can help consumers understand their options, determine eligibility for financial assistance, and enroll in coverage. Assistance is available across Colorado and in more than 22 languages. With several important changes for 2027, connecting consumers with free, expert enrollment assistance is more important than ever. Learn more about enrollment assistance.
Sustaining Patient Navigation and the CHW Workforce: Discussions from the FieldWebinar series presented by the Alliance
Monthly, November 5, 2026 – May 6, 2027 | 12-1 pm MT
This series will focus on braided funding, workforce development, and partnership opportunities for Patient Navigators, CHWs and Promotores de Salud in a variety of settings. Each session will include a case example, small-group work, and resources for building a 6–12 month sustainability action plan. View flier with full details.
The series launches Nov. 5 with a discussion on braided funding for CHWs and navigators in oncology programs.
Register for Alliance Sustainability Webinar series ]]>Pay Range: $25–$27/hour
Adeyemi (Brice) Oke, Manager of Emerging Multilingual Programs and Dr. Patricia Valverde, Principal Investigator for PNCT, share about trainings in French at the Benin Independence Day Celebration Aug. 1 in Colorado Springs.
Adeyemi (Brice) Oke, responsable des programmes multilingues émergents, et Dr Patricia Valverde, chercheuse principale du PNCT, présentent les formations offertes en français lors de la célébration de la fête de l’Indépendance du Bénin, le 1er août à Colorado Springs.
PNCT is excited to announce that the entire Community Health Worker training pathway will soon be available in French.
PNCT would like to welcome Adeyemi (Brice) Oke as the new Manager of Emerging Multilingual Programs who will lead the French curriculum effort. Oke is originally from Benin, Africa, and worked as a CHW and CHW supervisor on community-based public health projects. He earned his Master of Public Health in Community Health Education at the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Northern Colorado.
Northern Colorado is home is a large French-speaking African community, and there is a lack of French-speaking CHWs who can help with access to care and resources, Oke said. To fill out an interest form for upcoming trainings in French, click here. You can also reach out directly to Brice Oke at [email protected].
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Prochainement: la formation des agents de santé communautaire offerte en français par PNCT
PNCT est heureux d’annoncer que l’ensemble du programme de formation des agents de santé communautaire (ASC) sera bientôt disponible en français.
PNCT souhaite également souhaiter la bienvenue à Adeyemi (Brice) Oke, nouveau responsable des programmes multilingues émergents, qui dirigera les efforts de développement du curriculum en français. Originaire du Bénin, en Afrique, Oke a travaillé comme agent de santé communautaire (ASC), puis comme superviseur d’ASC, dans le cadre de projets de santé publique communautaire. Il est titulaire d’une maîtrise en santé publique (MPH), avec une spécialisation en éducation à la santé communautaire, obtenue à l’Ecole de Sante Publique de Colorado de l’Université du Nord du Colorado UNC).
Le nord du Colorado abrite une importante communauté africaine francophone, mais il existe un manque d’agents de santé communautaire francophones capables d’aider les membres de cette communauté à accéder aux soins de santé et aux ressources disponibles, a expliqué Oke.
Pour remplir un formulaire d’intérêt concernant les prochaines formations offertes en français, cliquez ici. Vous pouvez également communiquer directement avec Brice Oke à l’adresse email [email protected].
The Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute’s Community Engagement (CCTSI-CE) Program is seeking a Community Research Liaison (CRL) who lives in the Mountain West Community (including Eagle, Summit, Pitkin, and the eastern end of Garfield County), and serves communities who are underrepresented in research and disproportionately affected by health challenges.
CRLs serve as vital connectors between health research, clinical practice, and community health initiatives. They promote participatory research partnerships and raise awareness about their purpose and value.
This is a remote, part-time position (approximately 10 hours per week) with monthly stipend of $1,768. Download the Request for Applications to apply, and review the Q&A Overview to learn more about the role.
The deadline for submissions is October 4 at 11:59 pm MT.
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October 15, 2026 | 8:30am – 4:30pm | Aurora, CO
The annual Colorado Health Literacy Conference brings together hospitals and health care practices from across the state to strengthen health literacy as a core component of patient-centered care. This year’s conference will focus on the theme, “Adapting Communication for High-Need and Diverse Populations: A Tailored Approach to Health Literacy.”
Register for Health Literacy Conference ]]>Health insurance rules are changing at an unprecedented pace, and understanding what these changes mean is essential to accessing care. Because implementation will vary across states, staying informed can help individuals and organizations navigate evolving coverage rules with confidence.
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CCSP 2026 In-Person ConveningOctober 8, 2026 | 9 am-3:30 pm | CU Anschutz & Virtual
You are invited to join the Colorado Cancer Screening Program on October 8th at the CU Anschutz Campus in Aurora, or virtually, to celebrate two decades of impact and the people, partnerships, and progress that are supporting access to cancer prevention, screening, and early detection services across the state! The convening will showcase current initiatives in cancer screening and early detection as well as resources to support patients and opportunities for additional collaboration across organizations and initiatives. Following the convening, keep the celebration going with a screening and discussion of the 2025 award winning documentary, “Andre is an Idiot,” focused on one patient’s colorectal cancer journey.
- Convening: 9 am-3:30 pm
- Optional Film Screening: 4:30 pm-7 pm
National Community Health Worker Awareness Week (NCHWAW) is an annual celebration of the essential role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and related roles in promoting public health, advancing health equity, and connecting communities with health and social services. Led by the National Association of Community Health Workers, this week (Aug. 24-28, 2026) encourages CHWs, allies, organizations, and policymakers across the United States to celebrate the workforce, commemorate its achievements, and collaborate to raise awareness of the diversity, impact, and advance sustainability of the CHW profession.
NCHWAW 2026 is the fourth year of celebration and is an opportunity for CHWs and allies to spread the word about CHWs’ unique core roles, contributions to community health and wellbeing, and capacity for leadership. Let’s work together to promote policies that respect, protect, and authentically partner with CHWs and our communities.
It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Harold Paul Freeman. Dr. Freeman established the patient navigation concept and model, aiming to reduce disparities in access to timely diagnosis and treatment, especially for individuals with low socioeconomic status or without insurance. He played a significant role in the lives of many people. Dr. Freeman passed away on August 11, 2026; he was 93.
The Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Training program (PNCT) teaches about Dr. Freeman’s pioneering work, including his development of the 9 Principles of Patient Navigation, which are guiding factors for building navigation programs. He is considered “the father of patient navigation,” initially identifying social determinants of health and other factors that were barriers to breast cancer screening, follow-up, and initiation of treatment, based on conversations he had with his own patients at a free clinic he established at Harlem Hospital Center.
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Community Outreach Specialist (Remote, Full-Time position) | Carina Health NetworkMore details and to apply
Join Carina Health Network and help us make Colorado communities healthier!
The Community Outreach Specialist plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes by delivering outreach, engagement, and care coordination support focused on closing preventive and chronic disease care gaps.
The primary responsibility is to execute standardized outreach workflows at a high volume, while identifying barriers, documenting outcomes, and providing feedback to continuously improve outreach strategies. By working in collaboratively with participating health centers, the Community Outreach Specialist supports the implementation of outreach strategies, patient engagement efforts, and resource coordination that help improve performance in breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, blood pressure control, and diabetes management while contributing to reduced avoidable utilization and enhanced patient experience.
While the position is primarily remote, occasional travel to participating health centers will be required to support workflow implementation, relationship development, and continuous quality improvement efforts across the network.
This position will be open through 8/31/2026 or until position is filled.
Community Health Team Supervisor (Hybrid, Full-Time position) | Carina Health Network
More details and to apply
Join Carina Health Network and help us make Colorado communities healthier!
The Community Health Team Supervisor leads and supports a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through culturally responsive outreach, preventive care, and chronic disease management. This role supervises community health staff, partners with community organizations and health centers, and helps patients access screenings, preventive services, and community resources.
The Supervisor also leads workforce development and implementation initiatives across the network, providing training, workflow design, data analysis, and strategic guidance to community health partners. By strengthening care coordination, population health efforts, and value-based care initiatives, this role helps improve quality measures, including cancer screening rates, blood pressure control, and diabetes management, while enhancing patient experience and reducing barriers to care.
]]>Plus, learn to navigate the FreeBC website to make getting FREE care much easier. Upon completing this webinar and the short training, you can become a FreeBC ambassador with access to resources, tools, and support from Upstream USA. Don’t miss this chance to help more people get the health care they deserve!
Offered in English and Spanish:
English: Sept. 17 from 12-1 pm MT
Register
Español: jueves 1 de octubre de 12-1 pm MT
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In Case You Missed It: Alliance and Partners – CHWs, Chronic Disease, and Training – Discussion on Rural Transformation Opportunities and BeyondRecordings and materials now available
The Alliance of Colorado Community Health Workers, Patient Navigators, and Promotores de Salud presented a showcase of current Community Health Training programs and partners in Colorado and explored connections with current Rural Health Transformation Program grant opportunities and beyond.
- Part 1 Recording Link: Featured the Alliance, the Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Training program, the Colorado Cancer Screening Program and CPC Community Health.
- Part 2 Recording Link: Featured Metropolitan State University, the Project Protect Promotor/a Network, the CU Multidisciplinary Center on Aging, and Fort Lewis College.
Community Health Worker Training: Insurance & Finances 101August 27, 2026 | 9 am-1:30 pm MT
Triage Health, a program of Triage Cancer, is providing a free training for community health workers (CHW), promotores, patient navigators, and other front line public health workers. This free training provides an introduction to choosing and using health insurance, workplace rights to take time off to access health care, disability Insurance, and strategies for managing medical bills.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will be able to outline how community health workers can engage in various types of advocacy and encourage their community members to be advocates.
- Attendees will be able to outline the various health insurance options and consumer protections available to community members.
- Attendees will be able to outline how the ADA and FMLA can be useful to employees dealing with a serious medical condition, or acting as a caregiver for a loved one.
Webinar: Help Colorado families claim thousands of dollars with SimpleFile
🗓️July 16, 2026
🕙1-2 pm MT
Register for SimpleFile webinar
Get Ahead Colorado has partnered with Code for America and the Colorado Department of Revenue to increase awareness about SimpleFile, a new, free online filing tool. SimpleFile is a pilot program that makes it easier for Colorado families to claim up to $4,473 in state tax credits per child or dependent aged 16 and under.
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Salary Range:$27.81 To $30.77 Hourly
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Education, Experience, and Language Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED required; degree in Public Health, Communications, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of customer service or healthcare experience, with at least two years in a leadership, supervisory, outreach, or healthcare operations role.
• Experience in health promotion, community outreach, patient services, or healthcare administration preferred.
• Experience working with Latino/a and other underserved communities.
• Oral and written fluency in English required.
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish required.
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🕙 12-1 pm MT
Register
This virtual meeting will provide an opportunity to:
- Learn more about the funding mechanism and eligibility requirements.
- Explore potential areas of focus to support community health workers, patient navigation, disease prevention, and disease control efforts.
- Discuss opportunities for collaboration and partnership across organizations.
- Identify ways to build upon existing programs and initiatives to strengthen community-based health promotion and chronic disease prevention efforts.
- Consider potential partnerships that could enhance the impact and sustainability of future grant-funded activities.
We look forward to an engaging discussion and exploring opportunities to work together to improve health outcomes in rural communities.
Download Flier: Rural Transformation Grant Opportunities Webinar
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