Nearly every day, a new study shows that healthy habits are the ticket to living longer and feeling better while you do live by avoiding diseases like diabetes. Eating well, exercising often, stopping smoking, keeping to a healthy weight, and limiting alcohol pays off. Diabetes among your community members and patients is probably one of […]
Heart disease is responsible for the most deaths of men, women, and people in most racial and ethnic groups around the US. People with heart conditions, such as hypertension or cardiovascular disease, have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. [Download Now: Heart Health Training Checklist] Having a healthy heart is more important now
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CHWs are the frontline health workers assisting those who need it most. With effective training, your team can help bring health to underserved communities. Individuals in underserved populations often struggle to access the medical care needed to live a long, healthy life. Issues like cultural stigma, language barriers, and bureaucracy make health care difficult or
The number of children who have been diagnosed with Autism has increased sharply in recent years—at least for some children. White children in the U.S. are tested for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a part of regular care, which means they can be diagnosed earlier and go down a road for intervention and services that
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The best ways to assess the skills and core competencies of CHWs includes a mix of assessment methodologies, and looking at all of them to develop a clearer picture of where healthcare team members need to improve.
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By Gabrielle Carrero The coronavirus is emptying America’s cupboards. Growing food insecurity is making more people wonder where their next meal will come from. Income disruption and limited access or availability of food at grocery stores are only a few reasons why families and individuals are experiencing it for the first time. Meanwhile, many that
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By Monique Cuvelier Health insurance is—if possible—even more important for Americans now than ever before. Everyone’s healthcare needs have been turned upside down, thanks to the coronavirus. Some people are sicker, some are withholding their preventative care checkups, such as breast cancer screenings, until they feel comfortable visiting doctors, and others still have shifts—or gaps—in
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Healthcare has a gender bias against women. Here are 10 ways to support health equity for women, families, and communities.
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Social factors have a large impact on a person’s health and mean many people die early or have a worse life. CHWTraining shows how teaching about health disparities can lead to better equity.
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Community health workers can help promote breast cancer screenings on many fronts. They’re powerful allies in the battle against breast cancer, especially in underserved communities, where they live, work, or understand deeply. CHWTraining shows how you can use them in your program.
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