Rhode Island has developed a plan to expand and sustain the role of community health workers (CHWs) to improve health equity. With input from 140 leaders, including many CHWs from marginalized communities, the state redefined CHWs' roles to include connecting people to resources and advocating for systemic change. Using federal funding, Rhode Island invested in CHWs as part of … [Read more...] about Integrating Community Health Workers in Rhode Island — A Roadmap toward Health Equity
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Community Health Worker Outreach to Assess Confounders of Health
In July 2020, a family medicine clinic developed a system to help COVID-19 patients isolate safely by connecting them to community resources through Community Health Workers (CHWs). This study examined how the system was designed, implemented, and maintained. Interviews with clinic staff showed that flexibility and CHW expertise were key to the system's success. The main … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Outreach to Assess Confounders of Health
Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme: a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore
In Singapore, the “Get Well, Live Well” program helped older adults improve their health knowledge, adopt healthier habits, and feel more socially connected. Community Health Workers (CHWs), called Care Connectors, played a key role by offering personalized support, building trust, and guiding participants effectively. The program’s success highlighted the importance of CHWs … [Read more...] about Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme: a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore
Preparedness for Practice of Health Professionals in Papua New Guinea: a Cross-sectional Survey of Nurses and Community Health Workers.
In Papua New Guinea, where health services face major challenges, nurses and community health workers (CHWs) form most of the health workforce. However, their education programs don’t fully prepare them for national health priorities like maternal health and infection control. A study found that new graduates and their supervisors often disagreed on competency levels, with … [Read more...] about Preparedness for Practice of Health Professionals in Papua New Guinea: a Cross-sectional Survey of Nurses and Community Health Workers.
Community Health Financing (CHF) Assessment Toolkit
The Community Health Financing (CHF) Assessment Toolkit helps policymakers, funders, and implementers identify sustainable financing pathways for community health programs. This comprehensive toolkit allows users to assess their current financing landscape, explore innovative funding mechanisms, and develop evidence-based strategies to strengthen community health systems. By … [Read more...] about Community Health Financing (CHF) Assessment Toolkit