Core Responsibilities
Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as a vital bridge between health and social services and the community. As trusted members of the neighborhoods they serve, CHWs work in various settings including clinics, local organizations, and households to improve the overall well-being of their peers.
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Health Education & Prevention: CHWs provide culturally appropriate education on chronic disease management and healthy lifestyle choices to prevent illness before it starts.
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Navigation & Advocacy: They help individuals navigate complex healthcare systems, ensuring patients can access the care they need without feeling overwhelmed.
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Community Screening: Whether in a clinical setting or a community space, CHWs are trained to identify early symptoms of health issues and social determinants of health (like food or housing insecurity).
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Referrals & Care Coordination: By identifying local resources and health facilities, CHWs ensure a seamless connection to treatment and follow-up care.
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Advancing Health Equity: CHWs report on community health trends and advocate for the unique needs of their community to providers and policymakers.
The Impact of Community Health Workers
Learn more about the Community Health Workers, or Promotores de Salud, program in Texas at DSHS
Community Health Worker Instructor
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Melissa Leal
Community Health Worker Instructor
I look forward to teaching the community health worker course to educate the community about the world of public health and how they can use their skills learned to make an impact. Empowering the masses gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and receive a certification, and I couldn’t think of a better way to thank them for their support.
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