Advancing Equity: Community Health Workers' Role in Enhancing Breast Cancer Screenings and Linkage to Care
Year Developed: 2024
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Administrative Staff, Clinicians, Enabling Staff, Outreach Staff, PCAs
Secondary Audience: Board of Directors, C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This webinar explored breast cancer disparities and their impact on different communities. Health centers play a critical role in providing comprehensive care, especially in tackling disparities in breast cancer screenings and care among underserved communities. Viewers will discover how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can bridge gaps and facilitate screenings and care. Learn practical strategies and best practices to implement CHW programs within your practice effectively.
Resource Details: This webinar explored breast cancer disparities and their impact on different communities. Health centers play a critical role in providing comprehensive care, especially in tackling disparities in breast cancer screenings and care among underserved communities. Viewers will discover how Community Health Workers (CHWs) can bridge gaps and facilitate screenings and care. Learn practical strategies and best practices to implement CHW programs within your practice effectively. Additionally, find out how engaging community partnerships and collaborations can lead to holistic care solutions. Gain valuable insights, actionable strategies, and real-world advice to enhance your approach to breast cancer screenings and care in your health center. Learning Outcomes: - Understanding the landscape of breast cancer disparities and their impact on different communities. - Exploring the pivotal role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in bridging gaps and facilitating screenings and care. - Practical strategies and best practices to implement CHW programs effectively within your practice. - Engaging community partnerships and collaborations for holistic care solutions.
Resource Topic: Emerging Issues, Health Equity, Operations, Special & Vulnerable Populations, Workforce, Promising/Best Practices
Resource Subtopic: Population Health, Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships, Enabling Services (ES), Patient-Centered Health Outcomes, Patient Engagement, Programs and Services, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: Blacks/African Americans, Cancer, Community Health Workers, Data Collection, Management, and Analytics, Education - Patient, Hispanic Americans/Latinos, Latinas, Partnerships, Residents of Public Housing, Screening, Team-Based Care.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.