Community Health Workers (CHWs) | American Diabetes Association


Welcome community health workers (CHWs), promotores de salud, community health representatives, peer health educators and other frontline public health workers!
As  trusted members of your community, you are critical partners in helping us support people at-risk or living with diabetes. 

Resources for CHWs

CHW Webinars: Learn more about health disparities and community health workers with the American Diabetes Association’s webinar sessions. View webcasts with free CME/CE credits from select webinars.

CHW Diabetes Education Program: This free 4-module CE program provides diabetes education to CHWs and other diabetes care professionals. 

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Patient Resources for CHWs

Community Connection.Easily find the diabetes program or resources in your area you've been looking for. Search for almost anything from medical care to education, to nutrition and health. Find resources in every zip code so you can get the help you need wherever you are.

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CHW Membership

Check out our NEW CHW Professional Membership for only $35. The ADA now has a Professional Member category for community health representatives, peer health educators and other frontline public health workers who help to support people with and at risk for diabetes.  Become a Professional Member of the American Diabetes Association and expand your knowledge, enhance your perspective and grow your connections through exclusive opportunities and resources that come only with membership. Become a Professional Member today.