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.
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Strengthening the Health Center Promotor(a) Program Workforce: Building Foundations for Success
Discover practical strategies to strengthen and sustain your Community Health Worker (CHW) workforce in this four-part training series.
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CHWs and Mental Health First Aid
Agricultural workers face intense pressures, stress, financial instability, isolation, and natural disasters, contributing to suicide rates far above the national average. Yet stigma often keeps them from seeking help. CHWs are crucial in recognizing early signs of distress and offering supportive, culturally informed responses. With the right tools, like Mental Health First Aid, CHWs can help prevent crises and guide individuals toward safety and recovery.
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.
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.
The goal of this tool is to provide resources that will help health centers: Explore common CHW titles and roles; identify staff performing duties that may align with the CHW profession; assess CHW knowledge, skills, and abilities by using the CHW Core Competencies checklist; review CHW training opportunities; access a list of UDS resources developed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA); access a list of CHW clinical integration resources.
The purpose of this toolkit is to illustrate different strategies for incorporating CHWs within Care Teams. Additionally, it will provide real-life case studies from various health entities throughout the nation to support the success of the implementation of these strategies.
Despite the importance of mental health, it is an area of healthcare that is most often ignored by those affected due to stigmatization and/or lack of available options for treatment. This report will provide an overall landscape of mental health in the United States and delve into specific issues faced by agricultural workers.
Farmworkers may be facing certain barriers to self-care due to unique challenges related to living and working conditions. These can include stressful working conditions, physical illness, limited English language skills, and living in a remote location. However, self-care can help you improve overall mental health.
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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.