The Community Health Workers (CHWS) National Library has been compiled by our team from nationwide sources.
Authors Spencer, A.
Date 2018
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Financing, Tools and Guides, US- based
A brief describing the evidence for use of CHWs in prevention efforts and outlining financing options for CHW programs. Draws on program development in Washington state.
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Authors Hunt, B.R., Allgood, K.L., Kanoon, J.M., Benjamins, M.R.
Date 2015
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, US- based
An article from the Journal of Cancer Education. Describes a community health worker intervention to address racial disparities in breast cancer mortality. Presents the measurement tools used in the study and offers tools for adapting the program to other settings.
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Authors Falk, D.
Date 2018
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, US- based
A review of literature addressing breast and cervical cancer prevention education and patient navigation interventions. Calls for increased evaluation of such programs, especially those that target rural women.
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Authors Baynes, C., Semu, H. , Baraka, J. , Mushi, H. , Ramsey, K., et. al,
Date 2016
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Global, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice
This study describes responses to community health worker integration into primary health care in Tanzania and explores opportunities for improved effectiveness of CHW programs.
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Authors Kentucky Association of Community Health Workers
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Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Groups and Affiliations
The Kentucky Association of Community Health Workers was formed in 2016 as an advocacy group for the CHW profession. It views CHWs as the missing link between patients and healthcare providers, viewing CHWs as frontline public health professionals. The KACHW’s mission is to unify, promote, and sustain CHWs within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Authors The Community Health Worker Texas Association
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Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Groups and Affiliations
The Community Health Worker Texas Association provides a link via CHWs to improve healthcare access. The CHWs work in association with local healthcare professionals to meet these goals. This association works in collaboration with the Texas Area Health Education Center in an effort to improve community-wide health outcomes.
Authors Shakir, F.K
Date 2015
Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords CHW models, Global, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions
A paper published by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Presents a review of published literature on CHW programs, primarily focusing on maternal and newborn child health, for the purposes of identifying key components of successful CHW programs, reviewing past successes and failures of implementing CHW programs, and summarizing lessons learned.
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Authors The Association for Utah Community Health
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Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Groups and Affiliations
The Community Health Worker Program was developed within the Association for Utah Community Health. This program works in close collaboration with statewide healthcare facilities and providers to improve community health. As of 2014, this program linked five CHWs within the state of Utah to provide professional support and networking opportunities.
Authors Penn Center for Community Health Workers
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Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Groups and Affiliations
The Penn Center for Community Health Workers applies the IMPaCT model of care. This model utilizes CHWs to provide tailored support for helping high-risk patients in achieving their personalized health goals. IMPaCT CHWs are defined as working with patients and healthcare providers directly to set an achievable health goal for the patient. The CHW is responsible for creating tailored roadmaps for success with each high-risk patient.
Authors Oregon Community Health Worker Association
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Project No Project Affiliation
Keywords Groups and Affiliations
The Oregon Community Health Worker Association was founded in 2011 for the continued development of the CHW profession. Its mission is to provide a unified voice of empowerment and advocacy for Community Health Workers and Oregon’s communities. The ORCHWA recognizes CHWs as professional individuals working together for community health justice and equality.