The CHW-RRC Community Health Worker Policy Brief describes the impact and importance of the CHW workforce and current federal and NY state CHW policies. The brief argues that CHWs are essential for advancing health equity, but they need stronger institutional support through training, supervision, fair pay, and career pathways.
Authors: Amy Freeman, Naheed Ahmed, Dina Pimenova, Rebecca Berger, Hannah Wade, Farhan Mohsin, and Nadia Islam
For inquiries about the Community Health Worker Research & Resource Center, please email chwrrc@nyulangone.org
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