Advocacy

Jean Ross, Former Board Chairwoman of INCHWA, offers an approachable 30-minute introduction to how CHWs can speak up for their communities. Click here to listen to her introduction to how CHWs can advocate for their communities.

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IN HEC-CHW identifies and addresses state district COVID-19, and the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) needs among Indiana health disparity populations, foster communication and synergy, and ultimately evaluates and demonstrates the effectiveness of the (CHW) Model.

This model's characteristics are as follows:

• It involves having at least 1 District Health Equity Council CHW in Indiana's Health Preparedness Districts.
• Partners with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) who serve the populations experiencing health disparities.
• Promotes utilizing the skills and leadership of CHWs in the CBOs to reach the community's vulnerable population through coalition building and research.
• Develop a district action plan to guide in partnership with CBOs to gather data on change-causing strategies.
• Come alongside CBOs to develop sustainable strategies to improve the district's wellness.

Create synergy amongst CBOs across county lines to unite the district's efforts.

Identify and address state district needs, foster communication, synergy and ultimately, evaluate and demonstrate effectiveness and impact of statewide efforts through the Indiana Health Equity Council CHW Model.

Build a Health Equity Council in each of the state's preparedness districts by bringing together existing coalitions and new partners to address health disparities around COVID19 care.