CHW Voices Posts

Community Health Education Workers

“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 …

Assessing the Progress of Community Health in Kenya since Devolution: A Critical Review of Achievements and Challenges

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 mor …

Championing a Movement to Pay and Professionalize Community Health Workers with Margaret Odera

Find the podcast here. This episode explores the journey of Margaret Odera, a Community Health Worker and mentor mother in Kenya. Following her HIV diagnosis, Margaret received life-changing support from a mentor mother, which inspired her to dedicate …

CHWs Take the Charge: Empowering CHWs to Lead in the United States

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 barr …

Promoting Health and Saving the Planet: The Crucial Role of Community Health Workers in Environmental Health

The relationship between community health and the environment is one that cannot be ignored: the environment plays a crucial role in determining the health of a community. Many sectors necessary for human existence such as agriculture, transportation, …