In the U.S., community health workers accompany individuals on their health care journey, advocate for their community’s health needs, and match individuals to essential social support, all of which are integral activities to ensure the right to health for everyone. 

In a new white paper, PIH-US provides recommendations for state policy makers for creating long-term funding for community health workers.

Community health workers from across North Carolina gathered in Raleigh for an Advocacy Day, aiming to educate representatives and safeguard vital services

PIH-supported Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act calls for historic investments to end racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes

The U.S. Public Health Emergency declaration for COVID-19 lifted last week, as did Title 42, an order used to prevent migrants from seeking asylum. PIH urges legislators to respect the rights of migrants and not support new racist and xenophobic bills that would make asylum difficult for families and children.

PIH-US convenes partner organizations in an advocacy day on Capitol Hill to educate members of Congress and their staff about the critical role of community health workers and promotoras in the U.S. 

Manny Montano discusses responding to COVID-19 and leading by example.

A team of 12 community health workers in New Bedford, Mass., showed up at fisheries and markets, shopping areas and public spaces to conduct community health surveys and assess gaps in health care access among residents of Guatemalan descent. 

PIH-US endorses policy statement recognizing community health workers as solution for addressing structural racism and violence prevention.

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