Transgender and nonbinary (trans) communities in the U.S. face significant challenges accessing mental health care, despite experiencing higher rates of suicide, depression, and distress compared to cisgender populations. Systemic barriers include discrimination, stigma, high costs, and a lack of trans-affirming providers. These challenges are especially pronounced for trans … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers as Catalysts for Mental Health Promotion in Transgender and Nonbinary Communities
Editorial
Santiago Santi, Naporuna indigenous community health worker from the Amazonian region of Ecuador
Santiago Santi, a member of the Naporuna ethnic group in Ecuador's Amazon region, has been a volunteer Community Health Worker (CHW) for 30 years. He recently published his memoir, "I Know Where I Come From, I Don't Know Where I'm Going." Santiago co-founded the "Asociación de promotores de salud Naporunas Sandi Yura," now 30 years old and the largest CHW movement in Ecuador, … [Read more...] about Santiago Santi, Naporuna indigenous community health worker from the Amazonian region of Ecuador
Integrating community health workers in early childhood well-child care: a statement from the Pediatric Academic Societies Maternal Child Health: First 1,000 days Special Interest Group
This statement from the Pediatric Academic Societies emphasizes the importance of involving Community Health Workers (CHWs) in providing well-child care (WCC) for families in low-income areas. CHWs are trusted members of their communities and can help make WCC more culturally relevant, ease the workload on clinicians, and enhance preventive care during the critical early … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers in early childhood well-child care: a statement from the Pediatric Academic Societies Maternal Child Health: First 1,000 days Special Interest Group
Reinforcing community health workers program in africa for universal health coverage and global health security: A call for concerted efforts
Community health workers (CHWs) are key to improving healthcare systems, especially in achieving Universal Health Coverage. They are trusted community members who provide basic health services and education. CHWs have been vital in disease prevention, control, and health promotion, especially during health crises like COVID-19, Ebola, and HIV. They build trust, share accurate … [Read more...] about Reinforcing community health workers program in africa for universal health coverage and global health security: A call for concerted efforts
Celebrating the Roles of Community Health Workers
National Community Health Worker (CHW) Awareness Week, August 26-30, 2024, highlights the vital role CHWs play in their communities. In this episode, Dr. Philip Chan talks with CHWs Rachel Young and Kinzel Thomas about their work as trusted leaders, problem solvers, and health advocates. They discuss the impact of CHWs, their unique skills, certification, and the importance of … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Roles of Community Health Workers