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Neighborhood-Based CHW Programs

WebNeighborhood-Based CHW Model. Community health workers are in a unique position to build relationships between their community and the outside systems and policy makers whose decisions affect them. Developing a well trained, confident CHW workforce can play a huge role in creating health equity and improving community health.

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Pathways Community HUB: Reducing Health and Social Disparities

WebThe Pathways model reduces health and social disparities in communities by connecting those most at risk to care and tracking the associated outcomes. The Pathways model centers on regional HUBs, which act as the infrastructure for care coordination and referrals, connecting community members to the right services at the …

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UTDOOR RECREATION AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH …

WebThe health benefits of outdoor recreation include not only the obvious benefits to physical health, but there is an increasing body of research that demonstrates the benefits to a person’s cognitive and behavioral health. Access to …

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Prevention Policy

WebPrevention Policy We are transforming systems, policies, and practices to ensure equitable health outcomes. Health Policy News Stay current on bills and budget development that impact health and well being. Legislative …

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Community Health Workers Archives

WebIntegrating community health workers (CHWs) into clinics has proven to be a win for communities, but it also comes with challenges. Sarah Salomon (assistant director of applied research), Andrew Taylor (MPA candidate, University of Washington), and representatives of four of the six clinics participating in…

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Legislative Session Wraps Up With Wins for …

WebAnother win for health equity comes from Governor Inslee signing 2ESHB 1508, “Breakfast After the Bell,” a bill that requires high-needs schools with 70 percent or more of its students who qualify for …

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Community Health Worker White Paper: Report and …

Web2 Community Health Worker White Paper: Report & Recommendations Revised September 10, 2013 individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.6 This definition was submitted to the United …

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Policy Resources

WebHook Line Sinker: Virtual Session. Meetings with legislators are often short and it can be difficult to figure out where to start and what to say. This can be even more challenging this session given the virtual convening of the legislature. Following the Hook, Line & Sinker model provides some simple structure to so you can have an effective

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CHW Integration Pilot

WebThe Pilot's objective is to integrate community health workers (CHWs) into primary care teams to address chronic disease prevention and management, with an emphasis on diabetes, hypertension, and screening for breast, cervical, and colon cancer. This program is located in six clinics across five Accountable Communities of Health regions.

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Community Based Health

WebCommunity Health Worker Programs. Coming Soon! A new educational resource for starting and maintaining a neighborhood-based CHW program. See lessons learned and real life stories from 10 years of community projects in Tacoma, Southwest Washington, Spokane, and more.

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Sharing Our CHW Integration Pilot Learning at the Western Forum

WebIntegrating community health workers (CHWs) into clinics has proven to be a win for communities, but it also comes with challenges. Sarah Salomon (assistant director of applied research), Andrew Taylor (MPA candidate, University of Washington), and representatives of four of the six clinics participating in the Pilot facilitated an interactive …

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Pathways Kicks Off With Training Series Beginning in March

WebHealthy Gen is excited to kick off Pathways, a community-based care coordination approach that reduces health and social disparities in communities by connecting those most at risk for poor health to information and services that can reduce these risks and track the associated outcomes.

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CCESS TO HEALTH ARE ROGRESS IN THE 2021 EGISLATIVE …

Web1 ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE: PROGRESS IN THE 2021 LEGISLATIVE SESSION September 2021 Executive Summary During the 2021 legislative session, the Washington state legislature advanced several policies and provided funding in an effort to address some of the remaining barriers that prevent people from

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Community Health Worker Task Force

Webdefinition of a Community Health Workers in relevant initiative and Innovation Plan work and corresponding documentation: A community health worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually* close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as

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Pierce County CHW Workforce Assessment

WebWith more than 600 respondents representing 53 Pierce County zip codes, this is the largest workforce assessment to date of CHWs in Pierce County. On average, CHWs feel only somewhat equipped to meet community needs. One in four said they needed training on general CHW skills, and nearly one in five wanted training on specific health conditions.

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