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Across the globe, CHW programs vary in their management, operation and function but share a common commitment to linking health services to communities, especially in hard-to-reach areas and among vulnerable populations.  Yet fragmented programs may not be the most effective way to meet the health needs of communities. The One Million Community Health Workers (1mCHW) … [Read more...] about Building Relationships for Effective CHW Scale-Up: The One Million CHW Campaign

As someone who has had the pleasure and honor of working with CHWs, both in the US and internationally, for more than 25 years, I am very excited about the new, expanded launch of the CHW Central website!  Based on my own experience, CHWs in the US have much to learn from CHWs in the developing world, and vice versa.  A website where CHWs can share experiences and … [Read more...] about Noelle Wiggins Shares Her Views on the Importance of CHWs.

Members have indicated they prioritize the downloadable documents that CHW Central offers. We have a wide spectrum of information, tools and research on global and domestic health workers and welcome your publications. Here are a few that you may want to investigate more closely:   Research: How effective are community health workers? Henry Perry and Rose … [Read more...] about Exploring CHW Central Resources

While states and the federal government grapple with how to implement the Affordable Care Act, one health clinic in Brockton is well on its way to achieving the outcomes sought after by the rest of the nation. On a breezy summer afternoon, community health worker Deika O’Garro is making a house visit. O’Garro is visiting Carmen Valera, a 67-year-old from the Dominican … [Read more...] about Brockton Clinic Working Ahead of the Health Care Curve