The Harlem Health Advocacy Partners (HHAP) was launched in January 2015 by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to improve the health of public housing residents in East and Central Harlem and reduce racial health disparities. The program utilizes community health workers (CHWs) who provide health education, support, and advocacy. Various evaluation … [Read more...] about Harlem Health Advocacy Partners: A Local Health Department’s Place-Based Community Health Worker Program
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A Descriptive Study On The Impact Of Community Health Workers And Medicaid Reimbursement In The United States
This study explores how Medicaid reimbursement for community health workers (CHWs) affects their integration into healthcare settings and their practice. A survey of CHWs and Medicaid officials in the US revealed that reimbursement enhances CHWs' ability to help patients access needed care and increases Medicaid enrollment while decreasing disenrollment. Consistent funding and … [Read more...] about A Descriptive Study On The Impact Of Community Health Workers And Medicaid Reimbursement In The United States
Community Health Workers To Strengthen Hiv Care Continuum And Prep Delivery In The Us/hics: A Scoping Review
Amid the global HIV/AIDS burden, community health workers (CHWs) play a pivotal role in high-income countries (HICs), particularly the United States. This scoping review examines CHWs' impact on HIV outcomes in HICs and identifies evidence gaps in community-based HIV/PrEP services. Out of 1631 abstracts, 34 articles were selected, revealing CHWs' diverse roles in HIV care, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers To Strengthen Hiv Care Continuum And Prep Delivery In The Us/hics: A Scoping Review
Implementation of a clinically integrated breastfeeding peer counselor program
In 2015, publicly insured patients at NorthShore Community Health Center (NSCHC) in Evanston, Illinois, had lower breastfeeding rates than those with commercial insurance. To address this disparity, this study designed and implemented a clinically-integrated breastfeeding peer counseling (ci-BPC) program using the Replicating Effective Programs framework. Patient focus groups … [Read more...] about Implementation of a clinically integrated breastfeeding peer counselor program
Project ECHO Brain Health: Assessing the Impact of a Pilot Program to Promote Self-Efficacy Among Community Health Workers
This study examined the impact of the Project ECHO Brain Health program on the self-efficacy of community health workers (CHWs) in Latinx South Texas communities regarding dementia and brain health. Both quantitative and qualitative data showed a significant increase in self-efficacy among participants after the program. Qualitative analysis highlighted themes of addressing … [Read more...] about Project ECHO Brain Health: Assessing the Impact of a Pilot Program to Promote Self-Efficacy Among Community Health Workers
