Public and Community Health Resource Library
We believe all people deserve to live full, healthy lives. That’s why we tap into 40+ years of experience and expertise to develop top-notch resources to help health centers, health and hospital systems, community-based organizations and others advance their goals, missions and commitment to community health and well-being.
In addition to sharing tried-and-true initiatives from our community health work, MHP Salud partners with recognized experts in health care, researches the latest data and evidence-based practices, and offers guidance for implementing strategies in your community.
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Health Center Preparedness & Response Forum Series
As new emergency events impact health centers, staff need to build their competence, skills, and knowledge on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
Mental Health Resources, Adolescent Health | tip sheet
Youth-Centered Health Care: Practical & Modern Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult Patients
Adolescents and young adults (i.e., youth ages 12-24 years) face a wide range of challenges that can affect health care access, current well-being, and long-term health outcomes.
Workforce Development Resources, Program Design, General Topics
Utilizing AI Tools to Amplify Community Health Workers (CHW’s) Impact within Health Centers: A 2-Week Starter Plan
Each October, National Health Education Week reminds us that accessible, clear health information is not just nice to have — it's essential. For CHWs in Health Centers, who serve as trusted bridges between health systems and the public, making health information understandable is part of the job every single day.
Materiales en Español, Chronic Disease
After the Diagnosis … Navigating Nutrition and Cancer
A cancer diagnosis brings more questions than answers. And often, one of the first questions patients and families ask is: “What should I eat?”
Materiales en Español, Chronic Disease
After the Diagnosis … Finding a Patient Advocate
Many of us know someone affected by a chronic illness … it may even be the person in the mirror. It becomes more personal when we understand the reality behind the diagnosis.
Workforce Development Resources, General Topics
Implementing Support Strategies and Practices for the Community Health Workforce
Long days and high caseloads can place CHWs at distinct risk for compassion fatigue and burnout—two workplace realities that can erode health, motivation, and the joy of service. As a CHW, it is important to recognize these challenges, not just for your own well-being, but because the healthier you are, the more sustainable your impact can be. This article offers a practical roadmap to help CHWs keep their “cups".
Bridge Communities to Care through Dinámicas
Health is personal. For some, talking about such a sensitive topic can be intimidating – unless there's trust. Unless there's a connection. But how do you create that connection during outreach efforts? Try a dinamica.
Program Design, General Topics
What a Dinámica Experience!
Building relationships is fundamental to effective engagement. Dinamicas – intentional exercises based upon key Popular Education principles – help create opportunities for participants to share, listen, and connect with others in a supportive space.
Guide to Agricultural Worker Access to Mental Health Care
This Guide provides health center staff with important resources, information, and tools to address the unique mental health needs of their agricultural worker patients. One of the most crucial resources we explore is the active role of Community Health Workers to bridge the gap between agricultural workers and clinical care.
Program Design, Language Accessibility
Recommendations for Promotores(as) de Salud and Language Access Services at your Health Center
As both skilled professionals and members of the community, Promotores(as) are in a unique position to address health issues in their communities. One of Promotores(as)’ most valuable attributes is that they are able to identify with and understand the distinct obstacles to accessing health care services that are present in the communities they serve. Their ability to relate to patients based on shared life experiences makes them well equipped to work with any hard-to-reach community.
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