Implementation Experiences From the Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities Initiative.

Authors

Rodolfo R Vega, Alissa Caron, Mihaly Imre, Alejandro Alvarez, Ojaswini Bakshi, Durrell Fox, Alexandra Bonnet, Cynthia Masese, Terry Greene

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American journal of public health. Volume 116. Issue S4. Pages S272-S275.

Abstract

The $340 million Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CCR) initiative leveraged community health workers (CHWs) to address immediate pandemic needs and build community resilience. A comprehensive web-based survey was administered to 67 CCR recipients (94% response rate) in the United States to explore implementation experiences. Experience with the target population and established partnerships were key facilitators; challenges included CHW recruitment and adapting to pandemic shifts. CCR demonstrated CHWs' vital role in strengthening public health emergency response. Long-term investment is essential for sustainability. (Am J Public Health. 2026;116(S4):S272-S275. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2026.308714).

PMID:
42647801
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