Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Advancing Health Equity: The Role of Community Health Workers in Hospital Settings
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October 29 | 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
This webinar will provide an overview of community health workers (CHWs), their scope of practice, and their role in advocating for and empowering patients, as well as strengthening hospital and community linkages that advance health equity. It will be followed by a moderated panel discussion featuring hospital-based CHWs. They will share their experiences, challenges, and recommendations for developing and sustaining the CHW workforce.
For more information about the Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW), check out MHA’s Anchoring Equity blog series. MHA’s Anchoring Equity blog series profiles the work of our members and partners as they advance health equity, diversity, and inclusion in their organizations and communities.