ArticleJournal of primary care & community health
Developing a Sustainable Community Health Workforce in Arkansas.
Article in Journal of primary care & community health. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Structured Telehealth Community Health Worker-Clinician Feedback and Diabetes Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA internal medicine · 2026Trial
- Integrating Community Health Workers Into Clinical Settings.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
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Abstract
Arkansas faces significant health disparities, including high rates of chronic diseases and limited healthcare access, especially in rural and underserved communities. Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as essential links between the healthcare system and these communities and address the state's significant health disparities through culturally appropriate care. This article describes the development of CHW programs in Arkansas, including early CHW training initiatives, the formation of the Arkansas Community Health Workers Association (ARCHWA), the state's adoption of standardized CHW training, the establishment of a CHW certification process, including an apprenticeship program and college credit, and the introduction of upskilling opportunities. The article describes both failed and successful legislative efforts. By detailing how collaborative efforts among healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, and public health entities have supported ongoing education, career development, and policy advocacy, this article may provide an example for other states striving to enhance their CHW workforce.
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