What Is a Certified Community Health Worker and How Can They Help You?
Uncover the hidden heroes of healthcare–certified community health workers (CHWs)–and their remarkable contributions to community well-being.
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The Importance of Emotional Intelligence Training for Community Health Worker Supervisors
Everyone has different motivations, feelings and personal histories. One community health worker (CHW) might connect with clients with enthusiasm and energy. Another might be quiet and listen deeply. Another might find their work triggering and shut down, letting negative feelings get worse all day. That’s why emotional intelligence is so important for CHW supervisors. Every …
The Business Case for Hiring CHWs: Why Your Organization Should Invest in a CHW Program
Looking to enhance your healthcare organization’s patient care and community outreach? Consider hiring a CHW. Discover the benefits of this valuable role in our guide.
Advance your ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Training with These 5 Skills
Advance Your ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Training with These 5 Skills / Blog / By Monique Cuvelier Most employers who work with community health workers (CHWs) know that they’re a tremendous help for supporting people with chronic health conditions, but they’re also valuable for anyone who has experienced violence or trauma. Both adults and children …
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Needs Assessment for Community Health Worker Programs
Community health worker (CHW) programs can be a valuable resource for improving health outcomes in underserved communities. However, to ensure that training programs for new and experienced CHWs are effective, it’s important to conduct a needs assessment. A needs assessment, or analysis, is an important first step in creating an online training initiative for CHWs. …
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5 Ways to Boost your multidisciplinary team with Community Health Workers
Just five years ago, most healthcare centers and providers across the US had no idea what a community health worker (CHW) did—never mind how they might fit in with a larger multidisciplinary healthcare team. Then the coronavirus arrived, the health of millions changed, and CHW advocates everywhere jumped at the chance to rebuild their client …
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3 CHWs Who Improve Patient Outcomes and Where They Work
Community health workers work all around the world in settings as diverse as inner-city hospitals to rural farmlands. They might specialize in one narrow area, such as encouraging more women to receive breast cancer screenings. Or they could be generalists who address anything from connecting someone to low-cost transportation while coaching them on how to …
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Advocacy Skills for CHWs: An Overview
Community health workers (CHWs), peer advocates, community health representatives (CHRs), and others with similar titles need to understand the essentials of advocacy and develop these fundamental skills. This critical skill lets them successfully communicate with decision-makers is essential in order to help people access the care they need. This guide will do a deep dive …
Public Health Training for Community Health Workers
Community health workers are integral to public health, and this is the training they need to maximize their positive impact and improve health outcomes for their communities.
The Advantage of Online Learning for Community Health Workers Explained
Make an informed decision on whether online learning is right for your community health workers. Learn the advantages of online learning today!