Community Health Workers (CHWs) play an important role on the health care team, providing culturally relevant interventions to identify and reduce disparities. Read about tactics CHWs can use to improve outcomes in cardiovascular health. The integration of CHWs into health care settings provides an evidence-based, supportive, intermediary approach to cardiovascular health, … [Read more...] about Utilizing Community Health Workers to Advance Health Equity
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Integrating Community Health Workers as a Part of the Health Care Team
Community health workers (CHWs) are becoming vital members of the healthcare team. In Ohio, their numbers grew from 850 to over 1,200 between 2018 and 2022, with many working in community organizations, health departments, hospitals, and clinics. This growth is linked to various training programs, including certification options through the Ohio Board of Nursing. CHWs help … [Read more...] about Integrating Community Health Workers as a Part of the Health Care Team
Utilizing Perinatal Patient Navigation to Address Self-Identified Social Determinants of Health in Pregnancy
Maternal health issues, particularly among non-Hispanic Black women, remain a challenge in the U.S. despite medical advancements. Disparities stem from various factors, including community, hospital, provider, and patient influences. Community-based care navigation, using patient navigators and community health workers, has been effective in improving maternal healthcare by … [Read more...] about Utilizing Perinatal Patient Navigation to Address Self-Identified Social Determinants of Health in Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes knowledge improves with interactive online training modules
Women with gestational diabetes (GDM) have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but diabetes education is often lacking. To address this, four online training modules were created for nurses and community health workers. A pilot study measured changes in knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and intentions to recommend diabetes prevention before and after the training. Among … [Read more...] about Gestational diabetes knowledge improves with interactive online training modules
Making the Most of Familismo to Curb the Diabetes Epidemic: Early Evidence of Success Delivering the Same Intervention to Latinas at Risk for and With Diabetes
This study explored the impact of a community health worker-led program for low-income Latina women at risk for or living with diabetes. The program combined support for both pre-diabetic and diabetic individuals, allowing family members to join. Results showed participants at all stages of diabetes benefited, especially those with diabetic family members. Support from partners … [Read more...] about Making the Most of Familismo to Curb the Diabetes Epidemic: Early Evidence of Success Delivering the Same Intervention to Latinas at Risk for and With Diabetes