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A Guide to Integrating Community Health Workers Into Health Disparities Collaboratives

Authors Migrant Health Promotion & Migrant Clinicians Network

Date 2007

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Keywords CHW models, Scope of Practice, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, US- based

A guide published by Migrant Health Promotion and Migrant Clinicians Network. Offers tips, ideas, and examples of how CHW can promote significant outcomes within a variety of measures, specifically focusing on the needs and objectives of collaborative teams. Divided into collaborative topics and components of the chronic care model.

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Effectiveness of Community Health Workers in the Care of People with Hypertension

Authors Brownstein, J.N., Chowdhury, F.M, Norris, S.L., Horsley, T., Jack, L., Jr.

Date 2007

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions, US- based

An article from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Presents evidence supporting the effectiveness of CHW in the self-management of hypertension, especially in underserved populations.

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Community Health Worker National Workforce Study

Authors U.S. Departmetn of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions

Date 2007

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, US- based

A study by the Health Resources and Services Administration. Describes a comprehensive national study of the CHW workforce and of the factors that have affected its utilization and development.

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Un poquito de veneno … ¿Te matará?

Authors Migrant Clinicians Network

Date 2006

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Health Equity, Tools and Guides, US- based

In English
Un manual en inglés y en español para educar sobre los riesgos de seguridad y salud de los pesticidas. Proporciona información y sugerencias para involucrar a la comunidad en este tema.

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Measuring Return on Investment of Outreach by Community Health Workers

Authors Whitley, E.M., Everhart, R.M., Wright, R.A.

Date 2006

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Financing, Research and Evaluation Methods, US- based

An article from the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. Investigates the financial impact of CHW on health care systems and policies. Examines the return on investment of outreach by CHW employed by Denver Health Community Voices to provide evidence of economic contributions of CHW.

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Effectiveness of Community Health Workers in the Care of Persons with Diabetes

Authors Norris, S.L., Chowdhury, F.M., Van Le, K., Horsley, T., Brownstein, J.N.

Date 2006

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions, US- based

An article from Diabetic Medicine examining the effectiveness of community health workers in supporting the care of people with diabetes.

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A Little Bit of Poison… Will it Kill You?

Authors Migrant Clinicians Network

Date 2006

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords Health Equity, Tools and Guides, US- based

En español

A manual in English and in Spanish for providing education about pesticide safety and health risks. Provides information as well as tips for engaging community around this topic.

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Community Health Workers as Interventionists in the Prevention and Control of Heart Disease and Stroke

Authors Browstein, J.N., Bone, L.R., Dennison, C.R., Hill, M.N., Kim, M.T.

Date 2005

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Health Equity, Selected Health Conditions, US- based

An article from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Explores the concept of using CHW as interventionists on healthcare teams and in community-based research to enhance the quality of care and eliminate heart disease and stroke disparities in the U.S.

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Gateway Community Health Center, Inc., Diabetes Self Management Project, Promotor(a) Policy and Procedures

Authors Gateway Community Health Center

Date 2003

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Keywords CHW models, Scope of Practice, Selected Health Conditions, Tools and Guides, US- based

A guide reviewing the role, responsibilities, and standing orders of promotora in the Gateway Community Health Center’s Diabetes Self Management Project. Includes job descriptions, essential policies and procedures, competency and skills checklist, performance evaluation form, and procedures for documentation and medical records handling.

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The Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker Outreach Program on Healthcare Utilization of West Baltimore City Medicaid Patients with Diabetes, With or Without Hypertension

Authors Fedder, D.O., Chang, R.J., Curry, S., Nichols, G.

Date 2003

Project No Project Affiliation

Keywords CHW models, Financing, Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods, Selected Health Conditions, US- based

An article from Ethnicity and Disease. Assesses impact of CHW on healthcare utilization of African-America Medicaid patients with diabetes with and without hypertension in Maryland.

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