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Malitsa Santiago has worked in the healthcare field for several years, as a medical assistant and a medical billing specialist. Now she is employed as a bilingual community health worker (CHW) in the Baby Bump Program at the Alta Care Group in Youngstown, Ohio, and she is working to earn her Community Health Worker certification from the �鶹��Ƶ������ȫ College of Public Health.  “I chose to complete the CHW training program because I feel that it is important to gain as much knowledge as possible to better help and serve my community,” says Santiago. “Continuing education is important be...

Community health workers (CHW) alumni Jeremy Brewer and Cowan Stevens have different backgrounds but a common passion: helping others. Thanks to the �鶹��Ƶ������ȫ CHW training program they found their place in the community and now work together for a healthier future.Jeremy Brewer, CCHW  Community health worker/certified application counselor at AxessPointe Community Health CentersJeremy Brewer, CCHW, discovered his passion for public health because of the COVID-19 pandemic, while working as an epidemiology assistant. Now, he serves as a community health worker/certified application co...

The College of Public Health (CPH) is at the forefront of research exploring the crucial role of community health workers (CHWs) in advancing public health initiatives. Through various studies, CPH researchers are addressing key issues such as CHW training, performance motivation, and self-care, with the goal of enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of CHW programs. This research not only highlights the potential impact CHWs have on improving health outcomes but also informs best practices that can be implemented across communities nationwide.  “It's important to have a Comm...