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Commentary: Prioritize community health workers
Posted on: May 14, 2026 | Last Updated: May 18, 2026
News articles
Texas’ announcement of $1.4 billion in federal funding to strengthen rural health care arrived at a critical moment. Rural clinics and hospitals continue to operate on thin margins, workforce shortages persist and residents across the state face widening gaps in access to care. But the Rural Texas Strong Plan aims to change that. And amid […]
Viewpoint | Florida’s rural health crisis is costing more than it needs to
Posted on: April 17, 2026 | Last Updated: May 18, 2026
News articles, Featured
If I gave you a $3 return for every dollar you invested, would you take it? Of course; who wouldn’t? That’s the minimum return on investment for every dollar invested in the community health worker workforce, an integral part of Florida’s health care system that is woefully underused, especially in our rural communities, where it’s […]
Transforming rural health with community health workers
Posted on: February 5, 2026 | Last Updated: May 18, 2026
Information Posts
Michigan’s announcement of $173 million in federal funding to strengthen rural health care is more than a budget headline – it’s a powerful affirmation of what the state has long understood: strong health systems are built by investing in people, partnerships and trust. At MHP Salud, we applaud our state for focusing on proven solutions that bring […]
Community health workers are the ultimate mentors
Posted on: January 24, 2026 | Last Updated: May 18, 2026
Information Posts
Trust, especially when it comes to health, is an act of deep vulnerability. Particularly when you don’t feel like anyone else truly understands what you’re going through, where you’ve been or the hard knocks you’ve faced along the way. I remember watching my mother struggle with her health, a painful path that might have looked […]
Community health workers matter now more than ever
Posted on: January 16, 2026 | Last Updated: May 18, 2026
News articles
Across the Big Bend, we know what it means to look out for one another – checking on an elderly neighbor during hurricane season, bringing a meal to a friend after surgery or simply showing up when someone needs help. Some call it southern hospitality. I call it the spirit of community. That same spirit […]
How MHP Salud’s community health workers help El Pasoans face health care fears
Posted on: October 15, 2025 | Last Updated: November 12, 2025
News articles, Information Posts
Read the full article as originally published by El Paso Matters: Opinion: How MHP Salud’s community health workers help El Pasoans face health care fears October is spooky season – a time when bats, ghosts and skeletons seem to be around every corner. But for the thousands of El Pasoans living without health insurance, the […]
Projected Surge in Uninsured Will Strain Local Health Systems
Posted on: September 17, 2025 | Last Updated: November 13, 2025
News articles, Information Posts, Featured
Sam Whitehead and Renuka Rayasam September 17, 2025 RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas — Jake Margo Jr. stood in the triage room at Starr County Memorial Hospital explaining why a person with persistent fever who could be treated with over-the-counter medication didn’t need to be admitted to the emergency room. “We’re going to take care of […]
Steady Steps Toward Graceful Aging
Posted on: September 6, 2025 | Last Updated: May 18, 2026
Older Adults, News articles, Information Posts
The words send shivers down my spine: “I fell. Please hurry.” When you have elderly loved ones, you probably know the feelings all too well. The mixture of panic, fear, and the hundreds of scenarios that run through your mind as you race to get help. The fear isn’t unfounded. The National Council on Aging […]
Baby Safety Takes a Village
Posted on: September 1, 2025 | Last Updated: November 12, 2025
Information Posts, Featured
To welcome a new baby is to make a sacred promise – to keep them safe, happy and healthy. As parents, we have a deep-rooted, built-in sense of protection when it comes to our children. We want to provide for their every need, to keep them in a bubble, to shield them from harm. It’s […]
The Value of Partnering with Community Health Workers
Posted on: May 1, 2025 | Last Updated: November 12, 2025
News articles, Information Posts, Featured
Read the full article as originally published by American Federation of Teachers: https://www.aft.org/hc/spring2025/perales_moncion Community health workers (CHWs) provide a wide range of services and advocacy that help increase access to healthcare and promote health and well-being. We spoke to MHP Salud’s Venita Perales, CHW, and Amy Moncion, LCSW and community liaison director, about how partnering with […]
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