Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in improving health by building trust and communication between patients and providers. Their deep connection to their communities allows them to address social and behavioral factors affecting health. As states look to expand CHW programs, it's important to present evidence of their effectiveness. Research over the past 50 … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers—Evidence of Their Effectiveness
Hiring Practices that Support State Integration of Community Health Workers
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted members of the communities they serve, acting as vital links between healthcare services and the community. They improve access, quality, and cultural competency of care, leading to better health outcomes. Recognized as health professionals under the Affordable Care Act, CHWs work under various titles and have a strong track record of … [Read more...] about Hiring Practices that Support State Integration of Community Health Workers
The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies in Supporting and Hiring Community Health Workers
As communities in the U.S. face barriers to accessing healthcare—like distance, limited medical staff, and social challenges—community health workers (CHWs) are vital. They build trust, help clients navigate services, and empower communities to advocate for themselves. With healthcare access shrinking, public health agencies should partner with CHWs, who have a strong track … [Read more...] about The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies in Supporting and Hiring Community Health Workers
Exploring measures to increase detection of malaria cases through reactive case detection in a Southern Province of Zambia-like Setup: A modeling study
In Zambia, malaria prevalence varies by location, making it hard to effectively target infections. Many asymptomatic cases do not seek healthcare, so reactive case detection (RCD) is needed to identify these undetected infections. However, challenges like a lack of community health workers (CHWs), limited access to residents, and shortages of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) … [Read more...] about Exploring measures to increase detection of malaria cases through reactive case detection in a Southern Province of Zambia-like Setup: A modeling study
Implementation of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) testing for Plasmodium vivax case management, a mixed method study from Cambodia
Plasmodium vivax poses a challenge for malaria elimination due to its ability to form dormant stages in the liver that can reactivate. To treat this, a new test called the STANDARD G6PD test helps identify individuals with G6PD deficiency, who can have severe reactions to treatment. In 2021, Cambodia rolled out this test to improve malaria treatment. A study across eight … [Read more...] about Implementation of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) testing for Plasmodium vivax case management, a mixed method study from Cambodia