Community Health Workers & Pharmacists: Their Frontline Role in the Response to COVID-19
Year Developed: 2021
Resource Type: Field-Generated Publication. *Primary Audience: Administrative Staff C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.) Outreach Staff PCAs
Language(s): English
Sponsored by: National Association of Community Health Centers
Developed by: National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This webinar outlined opportunities and strategies to support these workers and strengthen their ability to improve public health and promote health equity.
Resource Details: Speakers discussed: The role of CHWs in the COVID-19 response and key strategies to build and support the workforce A health plan’s partnership to strengthen the CHW infrastructure in communities and address health disparities Pharmacies’ critical role in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine and their evolving role in public health and community engagement
Resource Subtopic: COVID-19.
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