This review found that community health workers help expand access to healthcare by providing health education, home visits, referrals, screening, follow-up care, and support for diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, chronic illnesses, and mental health conditions. Their work increases the use of health services and helps reduce barriers to care, especially for underserved … [Read more...] about The Role of Community Health Workers in Advancing Universal Health Coverage: A Systematic Review of Effects on Service Coverage, Utilization, and Health Equity
Health equity
Community engagement and empowerment to address health inequalities: A rapid evidence review
This review looked at different ways communities can be involved in improving health. It found strong evidence that community health workers and partnerships with faith-based organizations can help reduce health inequalities, especially in areas like heart disease prevention and cancer screening. The review also showed that culturally tailored approaches work better, but more … [Read more...] about Community engagement and empowerment to address health inequalities: A rapid evidence review
Power, surveillance, and the limits of resistance: The role of community health workers in India’s health system
This study looked at the working conditions of community health workers in India and how the health system relies on them. It found that these workers often have many responsibilities but little power, face low and unstable pay, and are closely monitored. These conditions limit their ability to make decisions or push back, even as they play a key role in keeping the health … [Read more...] about Power, surveillance, and the limits of resistance: The role of community health workers in India’s health system
Enhancing Health Equity Through Community Health Worker Interventions
This case looks at how hospitals can use community health workers to screen patients for social needs like housing, food, and transportation. It shows that CHW programs can improve care, reduce hospital readmissions, and lower costs, using real examples from Johns Hopkins Hospital. The case explains how such programs can be expanded and made cost-effective while supporting … [Read more...] about Enhancing Health Equity Through Community Health Worker Interventions
Improving healthcare equity through community health worker employment in an integrated health system
This project looked at whether hiring Community Health Workers (CHWs) in three geriatric clinics could help address older patients’ social needs. Reviewing patient records showed common issues like lack of dental care and transportation. A strengths and weaknesses review found that while the clinics focus on patient care, they face challenges like limited resources and poor … [Read more...] about Improving healthcare equity through community health worker employment in an integrated health system