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Recognizing Community Health Workers: Support for Essential Frontline Care.

The U.S. Senate supports designating a week to recognize Community Health Workers (CHWs). While this resolution is symbolic, it highlights the critical role these trusted individuals play in connecting citizens, especially those in underserved areas, with necessary health and social services. This recognition encourages collaboration to better utilize and potentially fund the workforce that helps you navigate complex healthcare systems.
Key points
Official recognition of the vital role of CHWs in facilitating access to healthcare, health education, and social service coordination.
Support for workers who build trust within communities and reduce barriers to treatment, thereby improving citizens' health outcomes.
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Additional Information
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 28 through September 1, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Print number: SRES 381
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-09-28