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5 Ways Community Health Workers Help Latinos Adopt Heart Healthy Habits
A recent study conducted by UC Davis discovered alarming differences in the causes of dementia among people of different ethnicities. Here are 5 ways Community Health Workers can help Latinos adopt heart-healthy habits to reduce their risk of chronic diseases.
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Understand Best Practices for Supervising CHWs with Our Brief Reports on CHW Supervision
This free report offers an overview about how to ensure a supervisor can fully support Community Health Workers and the program.
Learn About Addressing Diabetes with the Community Health Worker Model
Community Health Workers (CHWs) have been used effectively to help improve a variety of health outcomes. The incidence of diabetes among U.S. adults has tripled, from 603,000 new cases in 1990 to 1,812,000 in 2009. In addition, due to continuous advancement in the field of chronic disease management, people with diabetes are living longer. This shifts public health focus from not only prevention but to diabetes management as well. As a reflection of these developments, diabetes education and self-managed glycemic control for type 2 diabetics has been an area of specific interest for CHWs.
Spread Awareness About Mental Health with Community Health Workers and the New Salud Para Todos Program Manual
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.
