This study investigates the implementation of a community health worker (CHW)-delivered care coordination program for students with asthma in West Philadelphia schools. Surveys and interviews with school staff highlighted perceived benefits, barriers, and facilitators to program implementation. Challenges included workflow integration and communication, while supportive school … [Read more...] about Evaluating the implementation of a community health worker-delivered intervention integrating asthma care in West Philadelphia public schools
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Cosecha: A Statewide Promotor de Salud Network to Attain Equity in Accessing COVID-19 Services in Florida’s Farmworker Corridor
The Cosecha network in Florida was established to address the inequities faced by Latinx farmworker communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a partnership with Alianza Americas and local organizations, 73 promotores de salud were trained to provide culturally and linguistically relevant health information. These promotores conducted educational campaigns, facilitated … [Read more...] about Cosecha: A Statewide Promotor de Salud Network to Attain Equity in Accessing COVID-19 Services in Florida’s Farmworker Corridor
The Power of Partnership: NYCEAL Collaborations With Health Agencies and Mobile Vaccination Vans
The New York Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities (NYCEAL) collaborated with health agencies to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in New York City. Through partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) and community health workers (CHWs), NYCEAL provided vaccine education and support in multiple languages, addressing misinformation and social … [Read more...] about The Power of Partnership: NYCEAL Collaborations With Health Agencies and Mobile Vaccination Vans
Community Health Workers: Improving Home Visiting Engagement of High-Risk Birthing People in Segregated Neighborhoods
This study evaluated the impact of community health workers (CHWs) on home visiting (HV) engagement for birthing individuals in segregated neighborhoods. The program, Strong Beginnings (SB), which included CHWs, showed higher engagement rates and more home visits compared to the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) without CHW involvement. CHWs complemented the efforts of … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: Improving Home Visiting Engagement of High-Risk Birthing People in Segregated Neighborhoods
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Combined Digital Platform and Community Health Worker Intervention for Patients with Heart Failure: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of hospital readmissions, posing challenges for patients. Combining remote monitoring with community health worker (CHW) support can improve HF management. This study aims to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of such an intervention for HF patients transitioning from hospital to home. Adult inpatients were randomized to … [Read more...] about Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Combined Digital Platform and Community Health Worker Intervention for Patients with Heart Failure: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
