National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) one-pager outlining several ways CHWs strengthen public health capacity, with a special focus on COVID-19 response efforts.Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2024 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Medicare Advantage; Medicare and Medicaid Provider and Supplier Enrollment Policies; and Basic Health Program

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National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) one-pager outlining several ways CHWs strengthen public health capacity, with a special focus on COVID-19 response efforts.

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Blog post by Monique Cuvelier discussing five skills that will enhance your ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) training.

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A case study analyzing the approach, and lessons learned, from the El Sol CHW/P Training Center.

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Results of a statewide assessment conducted by Health Net, in partnership with HealthBegins, to increase understanding of and improve planning around the Community Health Worker, Promotora, and Community Health Representative (CHW/P/R) workforce in California.

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The community health workers (CHW) profile is updated in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Online resource from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics outlining the roles of CHWs in health care and communities.

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Network for Public Health Law & Transitions Clinic brief promoting health equity in communities affected by mass incarceration. They identify barriers, elevate opportunities, and share possible policy recommendations to navigate barriers.

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An introduction to the CHW Common Indicators. It includes abbreviated versions of the indicators and provides a brief overview of the need for the indicators, how they were developed, and how they should be used.

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In this National Association of Community Health Workers webinar, CHW leaders share what they learned about adult vaccination, best practices, and share some tools for increasing adult vaccination.

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Information about the history of popular/people’s education, a philosophy and methodology that has been used successfully around the world to create settings where people most affected by inequities can share what they know, learn from one another, build their knowledge using interactive techniques, and use what they know to solve community problems and create a more just and equitable society.

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Video created by the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Public Health Division, Maternal and Child Health Section to provide guidance for public health home visitors, with many tips and topics that apply to other fields as well.

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A brief guide to home visitations developed by the Rush Center for Urban Health Equity to help CHW trainees understand the importance of home visitation, learn how to safety and effectively conduct a home visit, and outline strategies for building trust.

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A series of indicators – developed with and vetted by CHWs – that measure the workforce conditions CHWs need to be successful and the outcomes CHWs are uniquely positioned to achieve. Each section of the grid includes the construct, its definition, a rationale for measuring that construct in programs that employ CHWs, and how to operationalize it.

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Center for Community Health Alignment (CCHA), in collaboration with CHW subject matter experts and CHWs, developed best practice toolkits to support designing programs, working effectively with CHWs, understanding screening, and responding to social determinants of health.

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Article highlighting the increasing importance of CHWs in the creation of a stronger public health system for all in the U.S, outlining the ABCs of CHWs, and sharing additional resources.

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Public Health Reaching Across Sectors (PHRASES) toolkits for public health professionals to motivate the public and other sectors to support public health. Tools include sample messaging, practical tools, and other strategies.

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This online course from the American Lung Association supports CHWs providing disease-related care to patients with or at risk of cardiovascular disease.

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This resource curated by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors assists with educating policymakers and peers on evidence-based and innovative programs they have implemented to reduce the burden of chronic disease in their communities.

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ASTHO brief outlining the four elements of cross-cultural communication, as well as key principles for inclusive communication. Case investigators and contact tracers should check with their agency for additional resources.

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