Improving children's diets between 6 and 24 months is crucial but has stalled globally. A project in Nigeria used human-centered design and behavior change theory to develop and test tools for better nutrition counseling by community health workers (CHWs) and strategies to improve dietary diversity. Successful prototypes encouraged two-way conversations between CHWs and … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned From the Use of Human-Centered Design Approaches to Improve Nutrition in Nigeria
CHW financial sustainability toolkit (FST)
The CHW Financial Sustainability Planning Toolkit, developed by Envision with United States national experts, helps Community Health Workers (CHWs) and their allies achieve long-term financial stability. Originally created for CDC-funded COVID response programs, it is now tailored for all CHWs, regardless of funding. The Toolkit focuses on building strong relationships as a key … [Read more...] about CHW financial sustainability toolkit (FST)
Effectiveness Of A Community Navigator Program To Improve Social Connectedness In Clinical Settings
The SILOS program helps reduce social isolation among older adults by connecting them to community services and resources. Using tools to assess social disconnectedness and support, healthcare workers and Community Health Workers (CHWs) screened participants and tracked progress over 12 months. The program showed significant improvements in social connectedness and support for … [Read more...] about Effectiveness Of A Community Navigator Program To Improve Social Connectedness In Clinical Settings
Enhancing And Sustaining The Memory Care Navigator Model In Hawaii
Hawaii’s memory care navigator model helps local families by connecting them with dementia resources and support. Community Health Workers were trained to provide personalized, culturally appropriate care and use a digital platform to track assessments and care plans. The program is part of Hawaii’s workforce development, with training materials available online for ongoing … [Read more...] about Enhancing And Sustaining The Memory Care Navigator Model In Hawaii
Evaluation Of An Alzheimer’s Disease Training For Latinx Community Health Workers
This study assessed how a culturally tailored Alzheimer's disease (AD) training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) improved their knowledge about AD and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRC) among Hispanic/Latinx communities. After the training, CHWs showed a significant increase in knowledge about AD, its symptoms, prevention, and local ADRCs. The findings suggest that … [Read more...] about Evaluation Of An Alzheimer’s Disease Training For Latinx Community Health Workers