The ARCHWAy Program in Atlanta trains community health workers (CHWs) to improve care for underserved communities. The 12-week program, offered in English and Spanish, combines classroom learning, simulations, and hands-on field placements, covering skills like mental health first aid, health promotion, and emergency preparedness. So far, over 200 CHWs have been added to the … [Read more...] about ARCHWAy: an innovative educational program advancing the public health workforce
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A qualitative exploration of the implementation facilitators and challenges of a community health worker program to address health disparities for people recently released from incarceration using the consolidated framework for implementation research
This study explored how a New York City program, the Health Justice Network (NYC HJN), connects people with justice involvement to health and social services through community health workers (CHWs). Interviews with CHWs and staff revealed that CHWs’ lived experience, the program’s flexible requirements, and its focus on participants’ needs helped make the program successful. … [Read more...] about A qualitative exploration of the implementation facilitators and challenges of a community health worker program to address health disparities for people recently released from incarceration using the consolidated framework for implementation research
Tailoring HIV Care for Black Populations: A Pilot Feasibility Prospective Cohort Study
This study explored the use of community health workers (CHWs) embedded in clinics to help Black individuals living with HIV in Miami-Dade County improve their adherence to antiretroviral therapy. From December 2022 to September 2023, three CHWs were trained to support ten participants with a viral load over 200 copies/mL for three months. The feasibility of this approach was … [Read more...] about Tailoring HIV Care for Black Populations: A Pilot Feasibility Prospective Cohort Study
Patient navigator programmes for children and adolescents with chronic diseases
Despite the rise in chronic diseases among children and teens, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of patient navigator programs designed to help them manage these conditions. This review of 17 studies found that patient navigators, who guide patients and their families through healthcare systems, may not significantly improve quality of life or reduce hospital … [Read more...] about Patient navigator programmes for children and adolescents with chronic diseases
CHW Asthma Training
The American Lung Association offers training for community health workers (CHWs) focused on asthma and COPD. Previously, they provided a course called "Partnering at Home," which trained CHWs to conduct home assessments for patients with these conditions. They are currently offering an "Asthma Basics" course. At the moment, there are no virtual training options available. … [Read more...] about CHW Asthma Training