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Spencer, Michael S.; Gunter, Kathryn E.; Palmisano, Gloria – Social Work, 2010
Community health workers (CHWs) play a vital and unique role in linking diverse and underserved populations to health and social service systems. Despite their effectiveness, as documented by empirical studies across various disciplines including public health, nursing, and biomedicine, the value and potential role of CHWs in the social work…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Public Health, Social Work, Community Health Services