Community health workers are sometimes called the “boots on the ground” of public health: doing outreach and education, connecting people with services and addressing barriers to getting care. A ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new certification is now available for community health care workers in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says it teamed up with the Kansas Community ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- With recent approval from the Oregon Health Authority, Central Oregon Community College said Monday it is now an official instructional body for the state’s certified community ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO — Elka Coriz didn’t get a take-it-easy period during her first year as a community health ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Southeast Tech’s first class of certified community health workers graduated this week. It’s a program that’s been years in the making to help fill an important gap in ...

During the month of April, Indiana celebrates Minority Health Month. Margarita Hart, Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW), board certified chaplain and executive director of the Indiana Community ...

After a long wait, Massachusetts lawmakers are set to hold a hearing Monday at the State House on a crucial piece of ...

BEATTYVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - From helping someone with their medicine to getting them signed up for the Do Not Call list, being a community health worker has a broad definition. “We’re not limited to ...

Millie Landock, Lead Community Health Worker at Project Access New Haven, talks to a client on the phone while doing outreach to connect residents to health providers and social services. Credit: Cloe ...