“Ms. Kelso, we have Cameron here in the nurse’s office saying that his stomach and throat hurt for the third time this week. Would you like to talk to him?” I knew something was wrong when the school nurse called me nearly every day to tell me that my son, a 2nd grader, was in her office after lunch again. For several weeks, it was the same pattern.  Sobbing into…

Kenya is a country that has faced numerous challenges in the health sector over the years. After devolution- decentralization of political and administrative power to counties – was adopted in 2013, Kenyans expected the county governments to play a more significant role in improving community health. However, despite the efforts made over the last decade, there are still gaps that need to be addressed to ensure that the community health…

1.CHWs: A Growing Field  The Community Health Worker field is growing as CHWs are becoming recognized as an essential need in healthcare systems. CHW interventions influence favorable health outcomes for many vulnerable populations who face social barriers. The positive impact of CHW work explains why federal Medicaid programs are ramping up CHW integration across the United States. CHW programs are on the rise. Building an effective and long-lasting CHW program…