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Addressing Health-Related Social Needs During COVID-19 Through a Hospital-Based, Community Health Worker Program: A Case Study

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A pilot program in Austin, Texas, used Community Health Workers (CHWs) to support Latinx patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Many of these patients had never seen a doctor before and had unmet health needs. CHWs helped by assessing social needs, coordinating care, and providing follow-up support. Patients, most of whom spoke Spanish, were highly satisfied with the program and … [Read more...] about Addressing Health-Related Social Needs During COVID-19 Through a Hospital-Based, Community Health Worker Program: A Case Study

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