This project looked at whether hiring Community Health Workers (CHWs) in three geriatric clinics could help address older patients’ social needs. Reviewing patient records showed common issues like lack of dental care and transportation. A strengths and weaknesses review found that while the clinics focus on patient care, they face challenges like limited resources and poor … [Read more...] about Improving healthcare equity through community health worker employment in an integrated health system
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Commentary: A Community Organizing Model for Advancing CHW Workforce Sustainability
This article looks at how community health workers (CHWs) can strengthen and sustain their workforce. It highlights a model built around four goals: growing CHW leadership, building partnerships, creating supportive policies and systems, and securing diverse funding. The approach shows how CHWs themselves can lead local efforts to make their work more stable and long-lasting. … [Read more...] about Commentary: A Community Organizing Model for Advancing CHW Workforce Sustainability
Community Health Worker Adherence to Self-Determination Theory in the Women’s Initiative Supporting Health Intervention-Based Study
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) with past incarceration experience supported women recently released from prison through the WISH program, which helps them access care for HIV, hepatitis C, and substance use. The researchers analyzed 15 recorded sessions and found that CHWs often encouraged independence, confidence, and connection, while also using … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Adherence to Self-Determination Theory in the Women’s Initiative Supporting Health Intervention-Based Study
The Fundamentals of Health Research training for community health workers: a mixed-methods study
This program trained community health workers (CHWs) to better understand and talk about health research with their communities. The 12-hour course helped them learn about research basics, ethics, and how to share this information in simple ways. After the training, many CHWs felt more confident and were more likely to support research in their communities. The program helped … [Read more...] about The Fundamentals of Health Research training for community health workers: a mixed-methods study
Community Health Worker Diabetes Prevention Awareness Training in an Immersive Virtual World Environment: Mixed Methods Pilot Study
This study tested a 10-week online training program using a 3D virtual world to teach community health workers (CHWs) about diabetes prevention in Black communities. The training helped CHWs improve their knowledge, confidence, and healthy habits. Most participants found the training useful, interactive, and easy to follow, though some wanted more help using the virtual … [Read more...] about Community Health Worker Diabetes Prevention Awareness Training in an Immersive Virtual World Environment: Mixed Methods Pilot Study
