Their goal is to connect communities with their health care systems and state health departments. Community health worker (CHW) is an umbrella term that includes a range of community health aides.

Health workers connect people to resources: 'I finally have someone who listens to me.' ...

The program will provide medication and behavioral health therapy for substance use disorders, primarily opioid use disorders.

About Pear Suite Pear Suite is a digital health company that empowers community health workers to address the social determinants of health (SDOH).

WHO: The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) will convene its 2025 Unity Conference, bringing together hundreds of Community Health Workers (CHWs) from across the country who ...

A statewide initiative to formalize the role of community health workers and expand their ranks was meant to improve the health of underserved communities, particularly Hispanic populations, who often ...

This reporting series from Planet Detroit examines the growing role of community health workers (CHWs) in Michigan — trusted professionals who assist residents in navigating housing, food access ...

Community health workers play a growing role in Michigan’s health care system, connecting patients with vital resources. Federal Medicaid cuts could undermine their future.

Peer support is one way to help new mothers access the care they need.

Creates a certification system for community health workers Requires the state Medicaid program and some private insurance to reimburse community health workers for their service.

With a law taking effect next month that requires the state Medicaid program and some private health plans to provide reimbursement for services provided by community health workers, supporters of ...

Community health workers bridge the divide between healthcare systems and communities through culturally sensitive support and education, playing a key role in cancer care and prevention throughout ...