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What is a Community Health Worker (CHW)?
CHWs are trusted members of the community who shares ethnic, language, and cultural background and norms with the community they serve. CHWs
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Mediate between the healthcare, social services, and the community members
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Close the gap in access to needed services and resources by the community they serve
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Build capacity through health education and self-sufficiency for better socioeconomic and health outcomes
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Become the community's advocate and liaison through outreach, as patient navigators, health information and education
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