Community health workers (CHWs) are frontline public health workers who bridge the gap
between historically marginalized communities, healthcare, and social services …

Background Almost half of all women in the US experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in
their lifetime. The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends IPV screening paired …

Caregivers play a crucial role in providing health and social supports to their family and
friends. Older adults who take on caregiving roles are themselves uniquely vulnerable to …

Discussion In the UK we trace the systemic leap from the 2001 Kennedy report, when a
Labour government raised the profile of modern team-based care delivery following a tragic …

Background: Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in bridging the gap
between underserved populations and formal health. Collaborations between CHWs and …

Public health relied on community health workers (CHWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic to
connect with the most vulnerable communities, which saved lives and addressed inequities …

2 Public Health Reports 00 (0) diverse populations, reducing stigma, and linking people who
test positive to health care. 4, 7-10, 16, 17 Given the demonstrated strengths and history of …

Background In recent years, health systems have expanded the focus on health equity to
include health-related social needs (HRSNs) screening. Community health workers (CHWs) …

Adolescents in rural communities have less access to healthcare and experience more
adverse health outcomes compared to their peers in urban centers. Remote location …

Community Health Workers (CHWs) bring the lived experience and understanding of the
barriers many marginalized communities face in accessing and receiving equitable health …