🚀 Did you miss the live event? Watch the insightful Webinar: Institutionalizing Community Health as Part of National Health Systems in Africa 🌍 and gain access to a wealth of resources! 📽️ Recording: Discover strategies for strengthening community health initiatives across Africa, featuring expert panelists and practical case studies. … [Read more...] about Institutionalizing Community Health as part of National Health Systems in Africa
Innovative Solutions to Sustainably Finance Primary Health Care
Throughout this webinar, you will hear from subject matter experts and practitioners who discuss the current funding challenges, innovative financing solutions, and real-world examples of how these solutions are being implemented in Kenya and other SSA countries. … [Read more...] about Innovative Solutions to Sustainably Finance Primary Health Care
Enhancing Community Health Research By Engaging Community Health Workers as Research Partners
This webinar will present experiences and research findings on the role of CHWs as research partners. Sharing evidence from North American and African contexts, it outlines the ways CHWs have been involved in research. It will address the benefits of CHW participation in health systems research, but also discuss potential pitfalls. It will provide participants with case … [Read more...] about Enhancing Community Health Research By Engaging Community Health Workers as Research Partners
Train the trainer series in Southern California a call to action for cancer prevention and screening
In response to low cancer screening rates in underserved areas of Southern California, City of Hope launched a training program for Community Health Workers (CHWs) from health centers, hospitals, and community organizations. The program focused on cancer prevention and screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers. A total of 101 trainees participated, … [Read more...] about Train the trainer series in Southern California a call to action for cancer prevention and screening
Community-informed interventions to address cervical cancer disparities among people experiencing homelessness
Cervical cancer rates are much higher among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) than the general population, but screening options for them are limited. Many homeless women face additional barriers like sexual trauma, which make them uncomfortable with traditional screenings like Pap tests. This study surveyed 167 homeless individuals in Indiana to understand the barriers to … [Read more...] about Community-informed interventions to address cervical cancer disparities among people experiencing homelessness