CHWs: The Key Players in Heat Stress Management Strategies Among MSAWs
Year Developed: 2024
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)
Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff
Enabling Staff
Outreach Staff
Language(s): English, Spanish
Developed by: MHP Salud (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: As global temperatures rise, Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Workers (MSAWs) are increasingly at risk for heat-stress health issues due to their work conditions. Proactively involving Community Health Workers (CHWs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and local communities can raise awareness and provide essential support to mitigate these risks. By collaborating on education, emergency preparedness, and advocacy, stakeholders can take a strategic approach to improve conditions and health outcomes for MSAWs facing the impacts of climate change.
Resource Details: CHWs, including Promotores de Salud, play a critical role in addressing heat stress among MSAWs through workshops, multilingual materials, and emergency planning. They collaborate closely with health centers, forming strategic partnerships to support MSAWs and their families with tailored health interventions. Their grassroots efforts enhance community trust and enable effective responses to health and social issues, promoting self-sufficiency and collective action for lasting change.
Resource Topic: Operations, Special and Vulnerable Populations, Value-Based Health Care Transformation, Promising/Best Practices
Resource Subtopic: Strategic Planning, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Population Health, Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships, Patient-Centered Health Outcomes, Patient Engagement, Implementation Feasibility, Operational Feasibility, Impact/Outcomes, Engagement, Partnerships.
Keywords: Access to Care, Agricultural Workers, Care Coordination, Community Engagement, Community Health Workers, Environmental Health, Health Risk and Behavior, Migrants, Outreach, Partnerships.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.