Introduction Community health workers (CHWs) are critical members of the public health
workforce, who connect the individuals they serve with resources, advocate for communities …

Scaling up the role of community health workers (CHWs), which is essential for the future of
US public health, economic recovery, and social justice, requires significant workforce …

This article evaluates the implementation and impact of 5 workforce development programs
aimed at achieving skills upgrades, educational advancement, and career development for …

Abstract Community Health Workers (CHWs) have gained national recognition for their role
in addressing health disparities and are increasingly integrated into the health care delivery …

Community health workers (CHWs) are members of a growing profession in the United
States. Studying this dynamic labor force is challenging, in part because its members have …

Objective To examine what different types of employers value in hiring community health
workers (CHW s) and determine what new competencies CHW s might need to meet …

Background An interest in, and the need for, Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the
United States is growing exponentially. CHWs possess a unique ability to relate to and build …

Background The occupation of community health worker (CHW) has evolved to support
community member navigation of complex health and social systems. The US Bureau of …

This article compares and contrasts 3 national studies of the US Community Health Worker
(CHW) field spanning 15 years. Findings cover 4 areas of overlap among the 3 studies …

OBJECTIVE: To analyze trends and various approaches to professional development in
selected community health worker (CHW) training and certification programs in the United …