In this underserved Phoenix community, there aren't many resources available. But there's a group of neighbors ready with ...

After a long wait, Massachusetts lawmakers are set to hold a hearing Monday at the State House on a crucial piece of legislation — An Act relating to Health Equity and Community Health Workers.

HURON, S.D. — Kelly Engebretson was excited to get fitted for a prosthetic after having part of his leg amputated. But he wasn't sure how he'd get to the appointment. Nah Thu Thu Win's twin sons ...

Nolga Valadez knows that her work for Three Square, which provides food to those in need, consists of more than offering sustenance. After a course in bilingual community health worker training, ...

As Healthbeat moves into its second year, we want to shine a light on the people who carry the quiet weight of protecting our communities – those working on public health issues on the ground.

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in Utah face higher rates of chronic health conditions and shorter life expectancy compared to the state average, according to the Utah officials.

On the heels of its 100th anniversary, nonprofit health system Boulder Community Health is investing in the future of quality medical care. In August, the Boulder Community Health Foundation announced ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Community health workers can now get reimbursed for providing services to Medicaid members in New Mexico. The expanded reimbursements were announced Thursday, June 6.

Public health after the COVID-19 pandemic must transform into a more effective force for improving health, especially in those marginalized communities that are at highest risk. Lessons from the ...