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Competency-Based Training Empowers Community Health Workers

What if the key to solving some of the world’s most persistent healthcare challenges lies with community members themselves? Community Health Workers (CHWs) have long been the unsung heroes of global health, bridging the gap between formal healthcare systems and the communities they serve. A recent scoping review sheds light on how competency-based education (CBE) […]

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Building Health Systems from the Ground Up with CHWs

When you imagine the backbone of global healthcare, you might picture bustling hospitals or advanced medical technology. But some of the most significant health advancements start at the community level, powered by a group of often-overlooked heroes: community health workers (CHWs). These individuals, trained to provide essential health services in their communities, are proving that […]

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Health equity

A New Roadmap for Community Health Workers in Rhode Island

In this uncertain transition, we don’t know who will help to take the lead on health equity. If it has to come from the bottom up, Rhode Island can be a good example. Rhode Island has embarked on a transformative journey to support and empower Community Health Workers (CHWs), recognizing their critical role in promoting […]

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