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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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".
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.
Best Practices for Community Health Worker (CHW) Practice-Based Learning Placements
This resource organizes the draft guidance into a simple approach health centers can use to plan, host, and improve placements.
Materiales en Español, Chronic Disease
Journaling for Cancer/CÁNCER: El uso de la escritura terapéutica para gestionar los problemas durante y después del tratamiento, en torno a la tolerancia al malestar físico y emocional, la identidad y los cambios de prioridades
Therapeutic writing can help encourage deeper and clearer reflection, processing and discovery during the cancer processes. Through structured journal writing, you can learn how to manage and reframe your thoughts, and find reflection and insight during your healing journey.
Materiales en Español, Chronic Disease
Integrative Oncology Self-Care Guide/GUÍA INTEGRATIVA DE AUTOCUIDADO ONCOLÓGICO
Going through cancer is tough. Often, simple everyday changes related to food, movement and social connection can be powerful medicine.
Materiales en Español, Chronic Disease
The Pocket Guide to Cancer Pain/LA GUÍA DE BOLSILLO PARA EL DOLOR POR CÁNCER
While medicine is a common solution for cancer pain, there are other natural options, such as massage, breathwork or exercise, that can help alleviate discomfort.
Dinamicas E-Book
An e-book with culturally appropriate strategies and activities for Community Health Workers (CHWs) to promote engagement with Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Worker (MSAW) communities and other vulnerable populations.
Bridging the Gap in Comprehending Diabetes Management
This resource guide for health centers is designed to enhance the dissemination of information on chronic disease and diabetes management. It will explore strategies to provide Community Health Workers (CHWs) & Health Center Staff with resources and engagement techniques to ensure proper access to care.
Workforce Development Resources
Workforce Development and Community Health Worker Retention
It is important to learn about the dynamics of CHW programs within health centers to understand factors impacting the development and retention of the CHW workforce. Throughout this document, you will learn about specific health centers' experiences in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, providing professional development, and retaining CHWs. Lastly, this report will detail how CHWs have contributed to positive outcomes and success within their health centers and patients.
Use of Return on Investment Analysis on Community Health Worker Programs
CHWs represent a link between members of the community and existing healthcare resources. Despite mounting evidence of the positive impacts these programs can have, national data is lacking in relation to their financial outcomes. One possible method to further evaluate and understand these programs’ economic impact is a return on investment (ROI) analysis, which calculates the total benefit derived from each dollar invested in a program.