Community health workers (CHWs) can improve population health among historically marginalized populations by bridging gaps between health care systems and marginalized communities. CHWs ...

CHWs can guide those with dementia and their carers on where to go for health and social care intervention and support, said Dr. Akpan. “They can be given clear guidance on identifying older ...

Community health workers (CHWs) are front-line public health personnel who share common attributes with or have a nuanced understanding of the communities they serve. Their membership in ...

Yet, while CHWs represent the epitome of value-based care—a model that emphasizes collaboration, efficiency, proactivity and accountability—these front-line workers are among the most ...

By contrast, the Community Health Worker Institute at Montefiore, begun in 2021, incorporates CHWs directly into the Montefiore Health System and is building a pipeline to sustain and advance ...

CHWs are uniquely positioned for such partnerships in health disparities research because they have knowledge of the values, needs, and cultural norms of their community, communicate effectively with ...

The movement emphasizes power-building for proximate leaders, with CHWs leading the way. In this field, community health workers themselves are the crucial agents of change. To support this, CHIC ...

CHWs also help people manage conditions like diabetes, connect with mental health care, and apply for disability or social services. They may work in hospitals, clinics, health departments, or ...

Ohio is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of CHWs. More than 1,000 registered CHWs work across the state, representing a wide range of sectors and statewide networks.