ASTHO supports community health workers (CHWs) and champions the valuable role they play in public health. ASTHO provides state and territorial health agencies with resources on how to …

Mar 19, 2024 · At its core, certification is a declaration by an issuing authority that a CHW has met a standard set of qualifications (e.g., skills, education, or training). Each state that has …

The Florida CHW coalition began through a grant by the Florida Department of Health •(grant supported a taskforce to explore research, models, curriculum, and practices for CHW …

The NM CHW Advisory Council, whose membership includes CHWs was established in 2003 to advise NMDOH on statewide training and certification. New Hampshire: CHW Coalition started …

served by a CHW, or $851,410 by every CHW that serves at least 69 individuals per year. East Texas ROI From Employment of CHWs in Two Hospitals Working with Emergency …

Jun 13, 2023 · In 2014, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) dedicated part-time staff to form a CHW Advisory Workgroup, which established three sub-committees …

Jul 26, 2024 · CHW Training and Certification. Design and refine CHW training and certification programs to align with financing opportunities. States vary in how they structure and …

Apr 6, 2022 · These opportunities could allow states to create CHW positions, develop standardized or specialized CHW training programs, or support statewide or local CHW …

Jul 5, 2024 · Update specialized trainings to align with new opportunities for CHW workforce development through HRSN infrastructure funds in new HRSN-related 1115 waivers. Create a …

May 10, 2023 · However, the Louisiana CHW Workforce Coalition developed an optional application process for organizations interested in having their CHW core competency training …