California CHW Community of Practice

 

The California CHW Community of Practice is a learning collaborative that envisions CHWs of all job titles and cultural backgrounds are recognized and empowered to bring the voice of the community expertise to the decision-making table in all aspects of promoting health and wellness in California.

For more information, please visit: CACHW.org

 

CHWs' workforce development activities include expanding the role from service delivery into the creation of new knowledge, based on daily praxis and lived experience. In order for CHWs to effectively participate in the evaluation, research, and clinical interventions, specialized training in research is needed and shared. For more info on such work, please click here: Research | CACHW.org

 

National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation Infographic:  Community Health Workers: Their Important Role in Public Health

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