CHW Solutions

Community
Health
Worker services made easy

Driven by compassion, a diverse workforce, and gold standard CHW care

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We Are Hiring!

Community Health Workers (CHWs) Trainee

Seeking responsible Afghan Newcomers to Minnesota interested in becoming Community Health Workers (CHWs). If you are passionate about serving your community and interested in taking classes to obtain your Community Health Worker certificate, apply to advance your career at our innovative company.

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We Are Hiring!

Community Health Worker

Our firm is currently hiring for multiple projects that include delivering Community Health Worker (CHW) services to Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers, children with asthma living in North Minneapolis, Spanish-speaking patients with diabetes and/or hypertension, and phone outreach to close gaps in care and introduce CHW services.

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Community Health Workers (CHWs) Trainee

Seeking responsible Afghan and Ukrainian Newcomers to Minnesota interested in becoming Community Health Workers (CHWs).  If you are passionate about serving your community and interested in taking classes to obtain your Community Health Worker certificate, apply to advance your career at our innovative company.
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Medical Biller (Part-Time)

Seeking extremely responsible Medical Biller (part-time, 8-16 hours per week) to support our growing company.

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DHS-RPO Community Health Worker

Meet Jenna

Jenna (she/her) worked as an IHS worker (In Home Support) in Mental Health for eight years. She graduated from Summit Academy OIC in 2012, receiving her certificate as a Community Health Worker along with her Certified Nursing Assistant training.

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About Us

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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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

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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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University of Minnesota, NRC-RIM Project

CHW Solutions brings Community Health Worker expertise to the table for this effort, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Visit the NRC-RIM CHW web page to see our new CHW self-care curriculum (English and Spanish), and tools and webinars to integrate CHWs into local public health COVID response.
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Featured News, Tools, and Resources

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Considerations in Designing a Benefit for Community Health Worker (CHW) Services Report and Summary

CHW Solutions worked with the Community Health Worker Collaborative of South Dakota to develop a report for private payers to understand Community Health Worker (CHW) services and the impact CWHs can have on addressing health related social needs and chronic disease navigation.

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Medical Director - Gut Health Presentation

Watch an insightful presentation by Dr. Ron with valuable tips and advice for obtaining and maintaining good gut health!

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Integrating Medical and Social Care to Improve Diabetes Outcomes

The Merck Foundation has recently finalized a backgrounder from our initiative that provides lessons learned, best practices in diabetes care, and profiles from each of the grantees that were a part of the Bridging the Gap initiative. Learn More below or visit this link.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Jenna

My name is Jenna (she/her), I have worked as an IHS worker (In Home Support) in Mental Health for eight years. I graduated from the Minneapolis Community and Technical College, receiving my Human Services degree in 1995. I am now a Community Health Worker. I graduated from Summit Academy OIC in 2012, receiving my certificate as a Community Health Worker along with my Certified Nursing Assistant training. I completed my internship at Cerenity Humboldt Assisted living facility. In 2013 I obtained my Trained Medication Administration certification. I’m a mother of three. Two adult children and a teenager.
 
I believe I have a calling in my life to help enhance the quality of life for mankind. I find it rewarding to watch the lives of people improve for the better. I’m excited to be a part of this team! I’m also excited for this new chapter & journey in life!

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Jenna

My name is Jenna (she/her), I have worked as an IHS worker (In Home Support) in Mental Health for eight years. I graduated from the University of Minnesota, receiving my Human Services degree in 1995. I am now a Community Health Worker. I graduated from Summit Academy OIC in 2012, receiving my certificate as a Community Health Worker along with my Certified Nursing Assistant training. I completed my internship at Cerenity Humboldt Assisted living facility. In 2013 I obtained my Trained Medication Administration certification. I’m a mother of three. Two adult children and a teenager.
 
I believe I have a calling in my life to help enhance the quality of life for mankind. I find it rewarding to watch the lives of people improve for the better. I’m excited to be a part of this team! I’m also excited for this new chapter & journey in life!
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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.

CO - FOUNDER

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.