ASTHO supports community health workers and champions the valuable role they play in public health. ASTHO provides state and territorial health agencies with resources on how to integrate CHWs in their public health practice, as well as build an infrastructure for CHW workforce development, such as exploring financing options and certification.
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Hiring Practices That Support State Integration of Community Health Workers
As state and territorial health agencies look for ways to integrate community health workers into their programs and services, states must work in partnership with them to determine the best course of action.
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Community Health Workers—Evidence of Their Effectiveness
This document summarizes research studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of CHWs across multiple settings and health issues.
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A Grassroots Leader’s Vision for the Future Community Health Workforce
Denise Octavia Smith, executive director of NACHW, discusses the critical work community health workers are leading and her roadmap to sustaining the current wave of support for a public health CHW workforce.
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Overcoming Baked-In Inequities and Promoting Health Equity in the Island Areas
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Hiring Practices That Support State Integration of Community Health Workers
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