This case study series is designed for leaders of community health worker/promotora (CHW/P) organizations seeking practical, values-driven ways to strengthen CHW/P capacity. It highlights how the National C3 Council framework (C3 Framework) can serve as a flexible, adaptable guide for workforce development at multiple levels. Each case shows how the framework can be combined … [Read more...] about Applying the C3 Framework to Advance CHW/P Capacity Building: A case study series
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Preserving a Transformative Community Health Worker/Promotor Workforce: El Sol’s CHW/P Training Center Approach
Through this case study of a CHW/P training program in southern California i.e., the El Sol CHW/P Training Center, it sought to build the capacity of organizations to expand their community transformation role as they integrate CHWs/Ps into their operations and mitigate the threat of CHW/P co-optation. It explains how a community-based CHW/P training center applied popular … [Read more...] about Preserving a Transformative Community Health Worker/Promotor Workforce: El Sol’s CHW/P Training Center Approach
Design of Heart Well: A randomized pilot study of a community health worker-delivered nutrition intervention for low-income adults with hypertension
This study is testing whether adding simple nutrition counseling to a community health worker program can help low-income adults better manage high blood pressure. Participants receive guidance on reading food labels, eating healthy on a budget, and making practical food choices. The study will measure whether the approach is practical, well accepted, and whether it improves … [Read more...] about Design of Heart Well: A randomized pilot study of a community health worker-delivered nutrition intervention for low-income adults with hypertension
The Impact of a Community Health Worker-Led Lifestyle-Social Determinants Program on Pacific Islander Cardiometabolic Health
This study tested a culturally tailored lifestyle program led by community health workers to improve diabetes and heart health among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Participants who joined the 12-week program lost weight, lowered blood sugar and blood pressure, and improved cholesterol compared to those who did not receive the program. They also reported better eating … [Read more...] about The Impact of a Community Health Worker-Led Lifestyle-Social Determinants Program on Pacific Islander Cardiometabolic Health
Mobile health intervention for type 2 diabetes management delivered by community health workers and clinical pharmacists: Intervention costs and healthcare resource utilization
This study examined the cost of running a community health workers led mobile health program to help African American and Latinx adults manage type 2 diabetes. The program improved blood sugar levels and cost about $56,000 to operate for one year, including start-up and running expenses. However, it did not reduce hospital visits, emergency visits, or overall healthcare costs … [Read more...] about Mobile health intervention for type 2 diabetes management delivered by community health workers and clinical pharmacists: Intervention costs and healthcare resource utilization
