This study tested a program where Community Health Workers (CHWs) helped low-income and minority employees at a university connect to support services like food, housing, and financial help. Only 10% of employees used the service, but most said it met their needs and they would recommend it. A third also made healthy lifestyle changes. The results suggest CHWs can help … [Read more...] about Employment–based community health workers: A model for meeting health–related social needs in the workplace
Implementing a social needs screening and community health worker referral program for obstetric patients
This study looked at a new program that screened pregnant and postpartum patients for social needs like food, housing, and transportation, and connected them to Community Health Workers (CHWs) for help. Out of 3,275 patients screened, 489 had at least one need, and most were referred to a CHW. About two-thirds of those referred were successfully connected to support services, … [Read more...] about Implementing a social needs screening and community health worker referral program for obstetric patients
Role of Community Health Workers in Provision of Health Services in Assiut Governorate, Egypt.
This study looked at what Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Assiut, Egypt actually do, especially in family planning. All 250 CHWs were women, mostly under 40, and mainly hired by the Ministry of Health. They supported mothers and children with services like health education, pregnancy care, breastfeeding, and family planning. CHWs also helped with health campaigns and noticed … [Read more...] about Role of Community Health Workers in Provision of Health Services in Assiut Governorate, Egypt.
The importance of role and setting in health system social determinants of health screening results
This study looked at how different healthcare workers screen patients for social needs at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. In 2023, over one million screenings were done, mostly by Medical Assistants (MAs), but they found fewer needs compared to Community Health Workers (CHWs), case managers, and paramedics, who identified more issues even though they did fewer screenings. CHWs … [Read more...] about The importance of role and setting in health system social determinants of health screening results
Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a health–related social needs screening and referral intervention in the Bronx
This study explored how Community Health Workers (CHWs) help connect patients with social support services and what factors affect the success of these referrals. Interviews with CHWs, healthcare staff, and program leaders showed that referrals work best when providers clearly explain the CHW role to patients and when CHWs are well integrated into care teams. Key barriers … [Read more...] about Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a health–related social needs screening and referral intervention in the Bronx
