This review examined how academic medical institutions work with community health workers. Across 136 studies, community health workers were involved in health programs, workforce training, and community-based research. Most studies showed that programs including community health workers improved health outcomes. They also helped with community engagement, recruiting … [Read more...] about How is academic medicine engaging with community health workers in the United States?: a systematic review
CHW programs
Applying the C3 Framework to Advance CHW/P Capacity Building: A case study series
This case study series is designed for leaders of community health worker/promotora (CHW/P) organizations seeking practical, values-driven ways to strengthen CHW/P capacity. It highlights how the National C3 Council framework (C3 Framework) can serve as a flexible, adaptable guide for workforce development at multiple levels. Each case shows how the framework can be combined … [Read more...] about Applying the C3 Framework to Advance CHW/P Capacity Building: A case study series
Applying the C3 Framework to Advance CHW/P Capacity Building: A case study series
This case study series is designed for leaders of community health worker/promotora (CHW/P) organizations seeking practical, values-driven ways to strengthen CHW/P capacity. It highlights how the National C3 Council framework (C3 Framework) can serve as a flexible, adaptable guide for workforce development at multiple levels. Each case shows how the framework can be combined … [Read more...] about Applying the C3 Framework to Advance CHW/P Capacity Building: A case study series
Preserving a Transformative Community Health Worker/Promotor Workforce: El Sol’s CHW/P Training Center Approach
Through this case study of a CHW/P training program in southern California i.e., the El Sol CHW/P Training Center, it sought to build the capacity of organizations to expand their community transformation role as they integrate CHWs/Ps into their operations and mitigate the threat of CHW/P co-optation. It explains how a community-based CHW/P training center applied popular … [Read more...] about Preserving a Transformative Community Health Worker/Promotor Workforce: El Sol’s CHW/P Training Center Approach
Frontline heroes: Leveraging community health workers as first responders for climate-related digital mental health support
After severe floods in Pakistan disrupted health services and increased mental health needs, a digital program called mPareshan trained community health workers to provide app-based counseling for anxiety and depression. Despite the crisis and shortage of mental health professionals, these workers continued supporting affected communities using the mobile tool. The project … [Read more...] about Frontline heroes: Leveraging community health workers as first responders for climate-related digital mental health support