Community Health Worker Statewide Conference 2026

Health Impact Ohio, Ohio University, The Ohio State University, Cuyahoga Community College, the Ohio Community Health Workers Association, and the Ohio Center for CHW Excellence are partnering to present the 2026 CHW Statewide Conference! This two-day conference will take place on November 5, 2026-November 6, 2026 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton in Columbus, Ohio.

Continuing education (CE) credits will be offered on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026, pending approval. Consortium for Health Education in Appalachia Ohio is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Valid through January 31, 2027.

One Category A Contact Hour and one Establishing and Maintaining Professional Boundaries Contact Hour will be offered (provider TBD).

Ticket Sales Information:
Earlybird general ticket sales open on June 30, 2026. All ticket purchases must be made through Eventbrite. The cost per ticket for the conference is $30 plus processing and service fees. Orders are not complete unless the registration form is completed after ticket purchase. Incomplete orders will not be held. Earlybird general ticket sales end on August 14, 2026.

Last Round general ticket sales open on August 17, 2026. All ticket purchases must be made through Eventbrite. The cost per ticket for the conference is $50 plus processing and service fees. Orders are not complete unless the registration form is completed after ticket purchase. Incomplete orders will not be held. Late Round general ticket sales end on September 11, 2026.

Refunds will not be issued after October 5, 2026. Please reach out to [email protected] with the subject line: 2026 CHW Statewide Conference with questions regarding tickets.

Activity Schedule (tentative):

November 5, 2026

Full-day conference (9:00AM-3:00PM)

Evening Gala (6:00PM-9:00PM)

November 6, 2026

Full-day conference (9:00AM-3:00PM)

Location Information:

Hilton Columbus at Easton

3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus OH, 43219

Hotels:

Health Impact Ohio will not be coordinating hotel stays this year. A room block has been secured at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. A link conference guests can use to book their hotel at the Hilton Columbus at Easton for a discounted rate will be provided at a later date. Please note that guests are responsible for the payment and individual coordination of all rooms booked. Guests are always welcome to find other accommodations in the surrounding area. Thank you!

Learn about Things To Do in Easton here: Things To Do at Easton

Dining Guide: Easton Restaurants Near Hilton Columbus at Easton

-Mitchell's Ocean Club

Address: 4002 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219

Website: https://ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/columbus/

-Del Mar

Address: 4089 The Strand E, Columbus, OH 43219

Website: https://delmarmediterranean.com/locations-menus/columbus/

-Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Address: 4230 The Strand, Columbus, OH 43219

Website: https://chwinery.com/locations/columbus

-Brio Italian Grille

Address: 3993 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219

Website: https://www.brioitalian.com/locations/easton-town-center/

-Texas de Brazil

Address: 4040 Easton Station Suite E105, Columbus, OH 43219

Website: https://texasdebrazil.com/locations/columbus/

-P.F. Chang’s

Address: 4040 Townsfair Way, Columbus, OH 43219

Website: https://www.pfchangs.com/

-Northstar Cafe

Address: 4015 Townsfair Way, Columbus, OH 43219

Website: https://www.thenorthstarcafe.com/

-Rusty Bucket

Address: 4062 Gramercy St, Columbus, OH 43219

Website: https://myrustybucket.com/locations/easton-town-center

-Cafe Zupas

Address: 4226 Easton Loop W, Columbus, OH 43219

Website: https://cafezupas.com/location/easton

-The Beeline

Address: 3989 Merchants Row, Columbus, OH 43219

Website: https://www.thebeelinebar.com/

Easton Area (Walkable / 5-10 Min Drive) Guide: Things to Do

-Easton Town Center

Address: 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: (614) 337-2200

Website: https://eastontowncenter.com/

-LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

Address: 157 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: (614) 407-7721

Website: https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/columbus/

-Funny Bone Comedy Club

Address: 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: (614) 471-5653

Website: https://columbus.funnybone.com/

-AMC Easton Town Center 30

Address: 275 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: (614) 428-5716

Website: https://www.amctheatres.com/movietheatres/columbus/amc-easton-town-center-30

Hotels Near Conference Location: Hilton Columbus at Easton

-Hilton Columbus at Easton

Address: 3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: (614) 414-5000

Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmhchhf-hilton-columbus-at-easton/

-Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Easton

Address: 3999 Easton Loop W, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: (614) 414-1000

Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhne-residence-inn-columbus-easton/overview/

-Aloft Columbus Easton

Address: 4176 Brighton Rose Way, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: (614) 762-9162

Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhea-aloft-columbus-easton/overview/

-Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Easton

Address: 3900 Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: (614) 416-8000

Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhce-courtyard-columbus-easton/overview/

-Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus Easton

Address: 3600 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone: (614) 968-5200

Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmhmshw-homewood-suites-columbus-easton/

-Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Easton Area

Address: 4150 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH 43230

Phone: (614) 473-9911

Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cmhethx-hampton-suites-columbus-easton-area/