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The Evolution, Expansion, and Effectiveness of Community Health Workers

Description
Reviews the development of Community Health Worker roles, accomplishments, and future contributions in rural and urban settings. Discusses the education and training of CHWs, and includes a detailed table of their activities in promoting prevention and well-being.
Author(s)
Randall R. Bovbjerg, Lauren Eyster, Barbara A. Ormond, Theresa Anderson, Elizabeth Richardson
Date
12/2013
Type
Document
Organization
Urban Institute
Tagged as
Community health workers · Health workforce education and training · Licensure and certification of health professionals · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention

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