Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO): A New Model for Community Health Worker Training and Support

Authors Komaromy, M. , Ceballos, V. , Zurawski, A. , Bodenheimer, T. , Thom, D.H. , et. al.

Date 2017

Keywords CHW models, Selected Health Conditions, Training and Supervision, US- based

An article from the Journal of Public Health Policy describing a community health worker training and mentoring program. The program draws on the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes model, and offers case-based learning and support to CHWs. The training programs focus specifically on addictions and obesity.