Public Health Out Loud
Public Health Out Loud is a podcast that delves into the broader public health concerns and issues facing everyday Rhode Islanders. From discussions about safeguarding against future pandemics to actionable plans for families to help keep their loved ones safe from preventable diseases, Public Health Out Loud is a no nonsense resource for listeners who want to stick to the facts. Host Dr. Philip Chan promises to deliver accurate, light-hearted, and informative public health updates that matter to you. This podcast is brought to you by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Public Health Out Loud
Celebrating the Roles of Community Health Workers
August 15, 2024
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Dr. Philip Chan, Rhode Island Department of Health
National Community Health Worker Awareness Week is August 26-30, 2024 but in truth, Community Health Workers, or CHWs, could easily be celebrated all year. That's because they serve as trusted community leaders, expert problem solvers, and culturally competent subject matter experts-- often bridging the gap between their community's needs and important health or social services. In this episode, Dr. Philip Chan sits down with certified CHWs Rachel Young of the Rhode Island Alliance for Community Health Worker Employers, and Kinzel Thomas, from Family Services-RI.
As we celebrate, commemorate, and collaborate with CHWs for National CHW Awareness Week, there's no better time to discuss the CHW profession's impact, what unique skills CHWs bring to care teams, certification, and why their roles are so important in clinical or community settings.
For more information and support, we also recommend:
- Video for Employers: Rhode Island CHWs ~ Your Bridge to Better Health
- Rhode Island Alliance for CHW Employers: ripin.org/allianceforchwemployers/
- Family Services-RI: familyserviceri.org/
- Rhode Island Department of Health, CHW Program: health.ri.gov/chws
- Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island: chwari.org/
- Caring Careers-RI: caringcareers.ri.gov/
- National Association of Community Health Workers: nachw.org