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Dive into the dynamic realm of public health careers where each role contributes to building a healthier society. These careers play a crucial role in safeguarding community well-being. Discover the path to a rewarding future in public health! 🌍👩⚕️ #RNTU #PublicHealth #HealthCareers #CommunityWellBeing #HealthySociety #FutureInHealth #WellnessJourney #HealthForAll #PublicHealthHeroes

📢 Community Health Center Supporters: TAKE ACTION NOW! 📢 Tonight, there's a crucial vote scheduled for the 📜 Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378) in Congress, and I urge you all to take a moment to understand its significance and join us in supporting this bipartisan legislation. Background on the "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act": For quite some time, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) has been tirelessly advocating for a long-term extension and increase in health center and primary care workforce funding. The hard work has paid off, as tonight's vote signifies a crucial step towards providing the much-needed certainty for our health centers. 📝 Key Highlights of H.R. 5378: ✅ This bipartisan bill offers a 10% funding increase over 2 years and 3 months, a vital boost that will enable our health centers to continue providing essential care to communities across the nation. But that's not all! ✅ The act also extends and increases funding for the National Health Service Corps and Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education programs. These programs play a pivotal role in supporting residents and providers who serve in underserved communities, bridging the healthcare gap where it's needed most. 📢 Ways You Can Take Action: National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is calling upon all health center supporters to get involved and make a difference: ✅ Email Your Representative: Use the pre-written email template in the link below. Reach out to your representative and express your support for this crucial legislation. ✅ Call Congress: Monday is designated as a call-in day to Congress. Pick up the phone and let your voice be heard. Your involvement matters, and together, we can significantly impact the future of healthcare in our communities. Support the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act and ensure that health centers continue to thrive, serving those who depend on them. #Healthcare #Transparency #CommunityHealth #Advocacy #HR5378 #NACHC #SupportOurHealthCenters #CHC #RuralHealth #healthcareheroes #healthcareindustry #CommunityHealthCenters

Today, we’re proud to share the second report in a three-part series that examines the impact of community health centers in LA County. “Community Health Centers in Los Angeles County: Creating Jobs Amidst Workforce Shortage” focuses on persistent health care workforce shortages, despite a dramatic increase in staffing by health centers over the past decade. The health care workforce simply is not growing or diversifying fast enough to keep pace with the increasing demand for care, and LA County residents are suffering the consequences. Community health centers are leading the way with promising strategies to combat workforce shortages, from developing strong talent pipelines, investing in recruitment and retention, to providing training and support to existing staff. However, support from state and federal governments, along with regional partners and policymakers, is urgently needed. To learn more, please read our report: https://lnkd.in/g7hFiw6R. Thank you to California Community Foundation for supporting this report. #ValueCHCs #CommunityHealth #HealthcareWorkforce

👥 Who are CHWs? Community Health Workers are compassionate advocates who bridge the gap between healthcare services and the community. They're often locals with a deep understanding of their community's needs and challenges. 🤝 How do they help? CHWs serve as trusted guides, offering health education, connecting individuals to medical resources, and assisting in navigating the complex healthcare system. They promote preventive care, conduct outreach programs, and empower individuals to make informed health decisions. 💪 Impact on the Community: Through their outreach efforts, CHWs improve health literacy, increase access to care, and foster a culture of wellness. From tackling chronic diseases to addressing social determinants of health, their work strengthens the fabric of our neighborhoods. Learn more: https://go.ufl.edu/uauizsq #NCHWAW National Association of Community Health Workers

COMMUNITY HEALTH FIRST is led by all 24 registered independent community health services in Victoria to promote the central role of community health in the wider Victorian health system, and to increase the capacity of services to alleviate system-wide demand.  CHF have published a position paper visioning a redesigned Victorian healthcare system, which focuses on health, not illness, and looks to reduce health inequity and improve outcomes. Larter has been working alongside Victorian Community Health Services since our inception in 2008. 📌 We support CHF's reasonable call for a 20% funding increase to respond to increased community demand for low cost or no cost community nursing, counselling and allied health, with a focus on equity of access. This should complement the private sector 📌 We support the call for clarity on the roles of Victoria's Local Public Health Units and community health - ideally working together on disease prevention and population health, drawing from community health's knowledge and experience 📌 We also support clarity and support on how community health can provide value-add to MyMedicare, particularly with a social determinants model of care in mind 📌 The call for infrastructure upgrades in community health is also timely, with many buildings needing an upgrade to maximise community access and make it attractive to visit community health rather than hospital In addition to the paper, Larter would like to see financial support for community health GP clinics, because bulk billing no longer pays for quality holistic care. Read the position paper: https://lnkd.in/g3EeyWQW #communityhealth #socialdeterminants #SDOH #equity #reducingavoidablehospitalisations #MyMedicare #LPHU https://lnkd.in/gE99Wjnj

As California works to create a more equitable and culturally responsive health care system, the integration of community health workers, promotores, and representatives (CHW/P/Rs) is at the heart of achieving that vision.   My amazing colleague Carlina Hansen from the California Health Care Foundation was among health leaders who had the opportunity to testify at a recent joint informational hearing with the Assembly Health Committee and Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 about the bright spots and barriers to unleashing the full potential of our CHW/P/R workforce.   Despite CHW/P/R services becoming a recognized Medi-Cal benefit in 2022, sustainable financing and program integration face bureaucratic challenges that are hindering community health workers from improving their service across California communities, particularly for immigrants, people of color, and people with low incomes .   Learn more in our latest CHCF blog about what’s needed to support CHW/P/Rs and the communities they serve who value the culturally responsive health care they receive from this workforce.   #HealthEquity #MediCal #HealthWorkforce

🌟 Embracing the Unsung Heroes of Health and Social Services: Community Health Workers! 🌟 Kicking off the first day of Community Health Worker Awareness Week, I want to shed light on the invaluable role that CHWs play in our health and social service systems and our communities. So what are community health workers and what do they do? Community Health Workers are trusted frontline public health professionals who are the bridge between Health & Social Service systems and the community by promoting wellness and equity.🙌❤️ What does this look like you ask? Community Health Workers are: 🌟 Bridge Builders-CHWs establish trust and strong connections with individuals and families, ensuring that healthcare services are accessible and culturally sensitive. 🌟Educators- They empower communities with knowledge on preventive care, healthy lifestyles, and effective disease management. Informed Communities are healthier communities. 🌟Compassionate Advocates- Serving as an advocate, CHWs champion the rights and needs of marginalized populations. They tackle social determinants of health like housing, food security, and employment to improve overall well-being. 🌟Navigators- CHWs guide individuals through complex healthcare and social service systems, breaking down barriers to access and ensuring everyone gets the basic needs they deserve. 🌟Change Agents- CHWs are catalysts for transformative change, fostering community-driven solutions that lead to better health outcomes for all. Have you had the privilege of collaborating with or being supported by a Community Health Worker? Share your stories in the comments and let's celebrate their vital contributions! #NationalCommunityHealthWorkerAwarenessWeek #CHW #HealthEquity #SocialJustice National Association of Community Health Workers

As California works to create a more equitable and culturally responsive health care system, the integration of community health workers, promotores, and representatives (CHW/P/Rs) is at the heart of achieving that vision.   I had the opportunity testify alongside some incredible partners at a recent joint informational hearing with the Assembly Health Committee and Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 about the bright spots and barriers to unleashing the full potential of our CHW/P/R workforce.   Despite CHW/P/R services becoming a recognized Medi-Cal benefit in 2022, challenges related to sustainable financing and program integration are making it difficult to sustainably scale the CHW/P/R workforce. These barriers need to be overcome so that the state's vision can be realized and CHW/P/Rs can amplify their work to improve the health and well-being of our communities - particularly people with low-incomes, people of color and immigrants.   Learn more in our latest CHCF blog about what’s needed to support CHW/P/Rs and the communities they serve: https://lnkd.in/gcT9mCfv   #HealthEquity #MediCal #HealthWorkforce Lisa Murawski Alex Fajardo Andrea Mackey Mayra E Alvarez Maria Lemus Dr. Seciah Aquino Dantia Hudson, MPH Thu Quach Katie Andrew California Rural Indian Health Board El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center Latino Coalition for a Healthy California California Pan-Ethnic Health Network The Children's Partnership (TCP) Vision y Compromiso

What is a Community Health Worker (CHW) and why should you care? A CHW is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of a community. They link diverse and underserved populations to health and social service systems and work to reduce social and racial disparities in healthcare. 🔗 They also increase the health knowledge and self-sufficiency of the community. CHWs can improve the health outcomes and the quality of care while achieving significant cost savings. ✨ A highly impactful healthcare system invests in interventions that address the upstream factors in health. I think CHWs are the future of healthcare, what do you think? Let me know in the comments! #communityhealthworkers #communityhealth #transforminghealthcare

Stacy Ignoffo, Exective Director of Community Health Innovations, and Maureen Benjamins, Senior Research Fellow, along with two interns from Chicago Medical School, Alexander Ellyin and Shannon Gu, published an important review paper in the Journal of Community Health. The study delves into the progress of state-level community health worker (CHW) training and certification policies, shedding light on the integration of CHWs in health departments across various levels. As health departments increasingly engage with CHWs, this research emphasizes the crucial role and the need for continued investment in this invaluable public health workforce. Explore the insights and join the conversation on CHW impact and integration post-pandemic. Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/gbJmx8u5 #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #Research #CHWs #HealthcareInnovation