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Training to Increase Minority Enrollment in Lupus Clinical Trials with Community Engagement (TIMELY): Enhancing Lupus Clinical Trial Recruitment Through Provider and Community Health Worker Engagement

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This study assessed the TIMELY program, designed to boost the referral of underrepresented patients to lupus clinical trials. TIMELY combines two existing educational programs with new roundtable meetings that encourage discussions between trial sites, healthcare providers, and community health workers (CHWs). The study found that both providers and CHWs significantly improved … [Read more...] about Training to Increase Minority Enrollment in Lupus Clinical Trials with Community Engagement (TIMELY): Enhancing Lupus Clinical Trial Recruitment Through Provider and Community Health Worker Engagement

Celebrating the Roles of Community Health Workers

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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

“It Spreads Like Wildfire”: Mothers’ Gatherings for Vaccine Acceptance

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This case study highlights an initiative aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake among refugee and immigrant women in Clarkston, Georgia. The project, called Mothers x Mothers, was developed by Refugee Women’s Network and IDEO.org. It involved community health workers (CHWs) who were actively involved in every stage of the project, from design to evaluation. … [Read more...] about “It Spreads Like Wildfire”: Mothers’ Gatherings for Vaccine Acceptance

Addressing Teenage Pregnancy and Reproductive Health Among Latinx Adolescents and Young Adults

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Despite a national decline in teenage pregnancy rates, Latinx and Black teens still have higher rates compared to white teens, with Latinx females being more than twice as likely to have a teenage birth. To address this, culturally inclusive care is crucial. Recommendations include offering culturally sensitive birth control counseling, addressing barriers such as language and … [Read more...] about Addressing Teenage Pregnancy and Reproductive Health Among Latinx Adolescents and Young Adults

Changing smiles and minds-a community-based trial on parental knowledge impact on early childhood caries

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This community-based trial in New York City aimed to improve parents' understanding of factors contributing to early childhood caries (ECC) through educational visits with community health workers (CHWs) using the MySmileBuddy program. Over a year, CHWs met with 1207 children and their parents to discuss caries prevention, with follow-ups conducted through various communication … [Read more...] about Changing smiles and minds-a community-based trial on parental knowledge impact on early childhood caries