Authors: Shreela V Sharma, Heidi Hagen McPherson, Jemima John, Rosalia Guerrero, Sisan B Tennyson, Deborah Banerjee, Nadia Siddiqui, Sheila Savannah, Peter Durand, Amanda Gao, Sean A Haley, Elisa Garcia, Jennifer Cofer, Adrick Harris
The Health Equity Collective (HEC) partnered with the City of Houston Health Department to strengthen the Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce in Greater Houston as a step toward improving health equity. This two-year initiative gathered CHW employers and training organizations to develop a shared plan for workforce development. Baseline data was collected through interviews, surveys, and journey mapping to understand CHWs’ roles, challenges, and career experiences. Findings highlighted funding issues, job stability, and organizational priorities. This initiative uses CHW voices and stakeholder input to guide strategies for a stronger, more sustainable CHW workforce.
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Resource Topic: CHW programs
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: North America (U.S. and Canada)
Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No