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Ending the HIV Epidemic: 40 Years of Progress

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HIV,
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This June marked the 40-year anniversary of the first five cases of what later became known as AIDS reported in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Since then, more than 32 million people have died from the disease worldwide and ...

Financing Community Health Workers Through Medicaid

Blog,

As the nation grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, community health workers are being recognized for the role they play in improving health outcomes of our most vulnerable communities. In fact, the recently enacted American Rescue ...

Increasing Access to Doulas will Ease the Maternal Health Crisis

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State and federal actions to expand the doula workforce and improve maternal health.

Approaches for Improving Oral Health Outcomes for Low-Income Americans

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Iowa,

Poor oral health is considered a health disparity for low-income children and adults; it has significant impacts on the overall health and well-being especially for those who are vulnerable. However, states can utilize a variety of ...

A Patchwork Quilt of State Approaches to CHW Training

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Community health workers provide a wide range of services including advocacy, health education, patient navigation, as well as social-emotional support. Because national standards do not currently exist, trainings are typically often ...