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A Journey from CHW to Advocate

Cynthia had been a CHW for over ten years. She had experience working at both non-profits and health centers. She enjoyed working as a CHW and always had a passion for being a voice for the community. She had been in the CHW role for a long time and while she was passionate about the work, she desired to find something to further her professional development. She decided to look into other professions, like health educator, nursing, and social work. None of the roles she was seeing seemed like the right fit for her.

July 28, 2021|

News & Updates

A Journey from CHW to Advocate

Cynthia had been a CHW for over ten years. She had experience working at both non-profits and health centers. She enjoyed working as a CHW and always had a passion for being a voice for the community. She had been in the CHW role for a long time and while she was passionate about the work, she desired to find something to further her professional development. She decided to look into other professions, like health educator, nursing, and social work. None of the roles she was seeing seemed like the right fit for her.

July 28, 2021|
2209, 2015

Spread Awareness About Mental Health with Community Health Workers and the New Salud Para Todos Program Manual

September 22, 2015|

This 71-page Program Manual is designed to walk Community Health Workers, or Promotores(as) de Salud, through strengthening knowledge about mental health issues and coping mechanisms and utilizing resources to help those suffering from mental health issues access the services available to them in their community.

409, 2015

CMS awards MHP Salud Navigator Funding for Third Time

September 4, 2015|

MHP Salud, a national nonprofit organization with an office in Weslaco, Texas, has received $707,066 for the first year of a new three-year cycle of grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to fund Navigator services in Texas’ Cameron, Willacy, Starr and Hidalgo Counties. The funds will continue to enable bilingual Community Health Workers (CHWs) to serve as Navigators, helping consumers understand their health insurance options and enroll in the plan they select. The assistance services take place in-person at the MHP Salud office, over the phone, and at health fairs and enrollment events.

2407, 2015

Learn How to Run a Community Health Worker Program from Start to Finish with Our Free Implementation Guide

July 24, 2015|

MHP Salud used its' over 35 years of experience to provide a comprehensive overview of a successful Community Health Worker program. This guide includes some key information, including Planning the Program, the Program Coordinator, Networking, Collaborations, and more.

409, 2015

CMS awards MHP Salud Navigator Funding for Third Time

September 4, 2015|

MHP Salud, a national nonprofit organization with an office in Weslaco, Texas, has received $707,066 for the first year of a new three-year cycle of grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to fund Navigator services in Texas’ Cameron, Willacy, Starr and Hidalgo Counties. The funds will continue to enable bilingual Community Health Workers (CHWs) to serve as Navigators, helping consumers understand their health insurance options and enroll in the plan they select. The assistance services take place in-person at the MHP Salud office, over the phone, and at health fairs and enrollment events.

2407, 2015

Learn How to Run a Community Health Worker Program from Start to Finish with Our Free Implementation Guide

July 24, 2015|

MHP Salud used its' over 35 years of experience to provide a comprehensive overview of a successful Community Health Worker program. This guide includes some key information, including Planning the Program, the Program Coordinator, Networking, Collaborations, and more.

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