As we mark National Community Health Worker (CHW) Awareness Week (August 26 - 30), it is time to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible individuals who form the backbone of our global healthcare systems—Community Health Workers. In celebrating and honoring CHWs across the globe, this tribute recognizes the unsung heroes who bring hope, care, and healing to … [Read more...] about A Tribute to Community Health Workers: Honoring the Heart of Global Health
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Companion Care: Creating and Maintaining Connections with Primary Care through a Community-Based Accompaniment Program
Context: As of 2018, an estimated 53,000 individuals were experiencing homelessness throughout Los Angeles County.i Nearly one-third describe their health as poor, and the American Public Health Association reports that 73% of individuals experiencing homelessness nationwide describe ≥ 1 unmet health need.ii Student-run free clinics (SRFCs) represent one … [Read more...] about Companion Care: Creating and Maintaining Connections with Primary Care through a Community-Based Accompaniment Program