About Community health works
Community Health Works: Empowering Communities for Better Health
Community Health Works (CHW) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of communities across the United States. Founded in 1997, CHW has been working tirelessly to address the root causes of poor health outcomes by partnering with local stakeholders to develop programs that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each community.
At CHW, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare and resources that promote healthy living. We understand that there are many factors beyond medical care that contribute to overall health, such as social determinants like poverty, education, housing, and transportation. That's why we take a holistic approach in our work by addressing these underlying issues through community-based initiatives.
Our Approach
CHW works closely with local leaders and organizations to identify the specific needs of each community we serve. We believe in empowering communities by involving them in every step of the process - from program design and implementation to evaluation and improvement.
We also recognize that every community is unique, with its own set of challenges and strengths. That's why we don't take a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to developing programs. Instead, we work collaboratively with our partners on customized solutions that are tailored specifically for their communities.
Our Programs
Over the years, CHW has developed a wide range of programs aimed at improving health outcomes across different populations. Some examples include:
- Community Health Workers: Our Community Health Worker (CHW) program trains individuals from within their own communities as lay health workers who can provide culturally appropriate education and support on various health topics.
- Chronic Disease Management: Our Chronic Disease Management program helps individuals living with chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension better manage their conditions through education, coaching, and support.
- Food Access: Our Food Access program works towards increasing access to healthy food options in underserved areas through initiatives such as farmers' markets or mobile food pantries.
- Mental Health Services: Our Mental Health Services program provides counseling services for individuals struggling with mental illness or substance abuse disorders.
Our Impact
Since our inception over two decades ago, CHW has made significant strides towards improving public health outcomes across various communities throughout America. Some notable achievements include:
- Training over 1 million Community Health Workers
- Providing chronic disease management services for over 100k patients
- Increasing access to healthy food options for over 500k people
- Providing mental health services for over 50k individuals
Conclusion
At Community Health Works (CHW), we firmly believe in empowering communities by providing them with resources they need not only survive but thrive! By working collaboratively with local stakeholders on customized solutions tailored specifically for each community's unique needs - whether it be chronic disease management or mental healthcare -we're making significant strides towards achieving better public-health outcomes nationwide!
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