CHW Solutions

Food as Medicine Topic: Garlic

The Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed garlic for a variety of medical conditions.  Ancient Egyptians considered garlic a symbol of good fortune, health, and protection.  Indeed, this bulbous plant has been used for thousands of years by cultures worldwide and is considered one of the global cuisines’ most widely used ingredients.  Modern medicine continues to research […]

Check out the March 2023 Journal of General Internal Medicine supplement featuring a case study of CHW Solutions. 

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 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.