Articles and features
Voices of the Community: A Profile of Minnesota’s Community Health Workers
This report, created by Minnesota International Health Volunteers through a Blue Cross Foundation grant, highlights the vital role community health workers have in connecting members of their community with health and social services. It also features profiles on 11 CHWs.
Critical Links: Study Findings and Forum Highlights on the Use of Community Health Workers and Interpreters in Minnesota
This May 2003 report shares findings from a statewide employee survey and a forum in which policymakers, educators and representatives from health organizations met to discuss CHW inclusion in Minnesota's health care system.
Critical Learning: Bicultural Community Health Workers’ Views on Prospective Training Opportunities
This March 2004 report, prepared by the Wilder Foundation, summarizes the findings of two focus group discussions with community health workers on the training needs of new and experienced CHWs.
Press Release: Blue Cross Foundation, HEIP Address Health Disparities, Workforce Shortages, Through Community Health Worker Training Program
May 4, 2004 — Foundation partners with Health Education-Industry Partnership at Minnesota State University, Mankato, to develop a standardized accredited community health worker training program.
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