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5th Annual SECHWN Summit

Thursday, September 18, 2025 to Friday, September 19, 2025

Event Details

The Southeast Community Health Worker Network (SECHWN) and the Kentucky Association of Community Health Workers (KYACHW) have joined forces this year to co-host a powerful regional conference. On September 18th and 19th, this gathering will provide a dedicated space for individuals to celebrate the impact of their workshare best practices, and address ongoing challenges and barriers within the field.  This year's theme is CHWs in the Winner’s Circle
The primary goal of this conference is to foster collaboration across the Southeastern region, allowing participants to support one another and collectively advocate for the advancement of the Community Health Worker (CHW) profession.
 
Our mission is “to strengthen the collective impact of the Community Health Worker profession and advance health equity across the Southeastern United States.”
SECHWN is proud to be one of the only regional CHW networks in the country, with active engagement since its founding in November 2020. We are especially excited to announce that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Kentucky Association's annual conference — a significant milestone in our shared commitment to health equity.
This conference aims to bring together CHWs, allies, and advocates from across the region to continue driving progress in the fight against health disparities — and to ensure equity for all.
 
Coming together, we can bring recognition to this valuable and impactful work while also building sustainability for the future of the Community Health Worker profession! This is an event you will not want to miss!
 
Why you should attend this year’s 2025 SECHWN and KYACHW Conference :
 
  • Connect with regional leaders and peers
  • Learn from industry professionals
  • Inspire change for the southeast and beyond
  • Networking opportunity  
  • A chance for YOUR voice to be heard!
  • Continuing education credits (CEUs) for attendees
  • Meals provided
  • Affordable hotel prices
  • Exploring the amazing area of Kentucky
 
Ticket Cost
Early-Bird tickets: $110.00 (purchase through July 31st)
General Admission tickets: CHW $200.00 (purchase beginning August 1st)
 
Sponsorship
We’re excited to invite sponsors to partner with us for this year’s conference!
 
We are currently seeking sponsors at various levels to support this impactful event. You can explore the sponsorship opportunities by clicking the link below and reviewing the attached packet for full details.
We’d love to have your organization join us in making this summit a success!
 
 
CHW Scholarships:
We have made it a priority to offer a limited number of registration fee waivers & lodging support for CHWs in need. After the review of your application, detailed instructions will be sent on the next steps. 
For planning purposes, please note that lodging support will only cover HALF of your hotel costs. Selected applicants will have to pay for the entire lodging costs upfront and will be reimbursed for half of the hotel stay after the summit. For those interested in applying for the Kentucky scholarship offered in previous years, please indicate your interest by noting that you are applying for Kentucky's scholarship. A member of the team will follow up with you directly.
Hotel Booking Information:
To book your hotel room at our official room block, please click on the link below.  The link below automatically has the code attached to the reservations. 
Booking instructions using the booking link (Both hotels are connected to the Central Bank Center)
For Hilton Lexington/Downtown: Click here- https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/LEXRL/G-HWOR
 
 
For Hyatt Regency Lexington: Click here- https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/kyachw-september2025/ 
 
Transportation & Parking Information for the conference:
 
Name of Airport: Lexington, Kentucky (LEX)- Blue Grass Airport
The airport is 15 minutes away from the hotels and venue (the hotel is connected to the conference venue)
For the Hilton Lexington/Downtown: (more details about this coming soon)
  • Self-parking: $15 per day.
  • Valet parking: $22 per day.
  • Valet parking (under 4 hours): $12.
  • Shuttle Service: Complimentary Shuttle Service to the airport
 
For the Hyatt Regency Lexington:
  • Self-parking: Free
  • Valet Parking: $30.00
  • Shuttle Service: Complimentary Shuttle Service to the airport
 
Call For Artwork: Deadline on Friday, June 20th, 2025-
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