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We are dedicated to developing sustainable models for Community Health Worker (CHW) services. We connect patients with certificate-holding Community Health Workers to improve health outcomes.

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Upcoming Event

Thursday, April 23, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

Health Education Workshop

We are hosting an upcoming health education workshop to support newly arrived individuals in understanding and navigating the U.S. healthcare system. Topics include how to make doctor’s appointments, schedule medical transportation, understand health insurance, know your rights as a patient, and access available community resources.

This workshop is designed for eligible individuals within their first five years in the United States under humanitarian statuses. The session will be available in Somali to ensure language accessibility and support for the community.

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Food as Medicine Topic: Honey

Honey has been valued for its medicinal properties since ancient times, playing a crucial role in the healing practices of many civilizations. Valued for its natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, honey was widely used for treating wounds and infections. It was also used for a variety of ailments including cough, diarrhea, headaches, insomnia, and as a mood lifter.

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Community Health Worker Billing Tools

In 2025 and 2026, the Minnesota Department of Health and CHW Solutions developed a CHW Billing Toolkit in response to barriers identified by CHWs and CHW service organizations. The toolkit features workflows, checklists, tip sheets, a financial modeling tool, and other resources to help health care, local public health, tribal health and community based organizations access Medicaid and Medicare CHW reimbursement.

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Our Services

Direct CHW Services

Our CHWs hold Minnesota CHW certificates, with proficiency in health education and self-management support

Technical Assistance and Training

Provide consulting services and technical assistance to organizations with their own CHW teams

Medical Oversight and Claims Submission

Our Medical Director and billing department are available to support your CHW team

Success Stories

Here are some examples of how we’ve served patients with diverse backgrounds. Check out some of our stories.

Bridging the Gap

CHW Solutions is working with the Minneapolis Health Department and the Merck Foundation to link Federally Qualified Health Center patients with diabetes to Community Health Worker services.
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Project HEALINGS

CHW Solutions is working with a diverse and dynamic group of partners to connect people to the tools and information they need to access COVID-19 vaccines.
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Check out the March 2023 Journal of General Internal Medicine supplement featuring a case study of CHW Solutions. 

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Megan Ellingson (CHW, MHA)

Megan E.’s (she/her) expertise is in collaborative planning and implementation to address health issues requiring both clinic and community approaches. Megan’s professional experience includes serving as a Health Policy and Program Coordinator at the Minneapolis Health Department, and as a Department Manager in women’s services and pastoral care at Intermountain Healthcare. Her direct patient care experience includes serving as a Patient Advocate at MayView Community Health Center, as a Care Guide in late-life supportive care at Allina Health, and as a hospice volunteer with her therapy cat, Sweet Pea, at HealthPartners. Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology and Medical Anthropology from Stanford University, and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and Financial Management from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She also obtained her Minnesota CHW certificate from Northwest Technical College in 2018. Megan currently teaches the Minnesota CHW Certificate courses as an online instructor at St. Mary’s University in Minnesota.

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Megan Ellingson (CHW, MHA)

Megan E.’s (she/her) expertise is in collaborative planning and implementation to address health issues requiring both clinic and community approaches. Megan’s professional experience includes serving as a Health Policy and Program Coordinator at the Minneapolis Health Department, and as a Department Manager in women’s services and pastoral care at Intermountain Healthcare. Her direct patient care experience includes serving as a Patient Advocate at MayView Community Health Center, as a Care Guide in late-life supportive care at Allina Health, and as a hospice volunteer with her therapy cat, Sweet Pea, at HealthPartners. Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology and Medical Anthropology from Stanford University, and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and Financial Management from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She also obtained her Minnesota CHW certificate in August, 2018. Megan currently teaches the Minnesota CHW Certificate courses as an online instructor at St. Mary’s University in Minnesota.