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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
CHWTP Apprenticeship Financing Resource Guide
CHW Solutions contributed to this 2024 guide from the Health Resources and Services Administration, Community Health Worker Training Program project. It provides talking points, action
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)
CHW Solutions Brochure
Explore our bifold Brochure to learn about us and the services we provide! Find printable versions below and kindly share them as needed: PDF Version
CHW Competencies
CHW Core Competencies Appendix A – Hypertension, Prediabetes, Diabetes Appendix B– Check-in and Group Supervision Guide Appendix C– Example CHW Interview Questions Appendix D – Training Resource
Presentations
Building Competencies and Teams with CHWs – Slide deck “PowerPoint slides from Building Competencies and Teams with CHWs webinar, September 12, 2018. Moving beyond grants to
CHW Solutions SDOH 5Q Assessment
CHW Solutions Social Determinants of Health Assessment – CHW Solutions developed a five-question Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) assessment tool, the SDOH 5-Q, measuring the most common
Martin County Community Resource Guide
Update as of 07/09/2025 The Martin County CHW project was launched in 2022 with the objective of helping residents (65+) to remain living at home
Attended the International Refugee and Migration Health Conference
Three of our team members, including our CHW Service Director Ashley and our Senior CHWs Sayed and Hawo, had the opportunity to attend the International
Sustainable Financing for Home-Based Asthma Services
CHW Solutions’ asthma home visiting work — linking children with asthma with health education and asthma trigger reducing products — is featured in a new
SunPost & Angela Bowen – A day in the life: Helping screen for breast cancer
To learn more about this article, please visit SunPost article at: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/news/local/a-day-in-the-life-helping-screen-for-breast-cancer/article_0867af0a-cd13-11ef-8d65-d31db1d9f9e2.html
Attended the Statewide Resettlement Network Services Kickoff Event
We attended the Statewide Resettlement Network Services Kickoff Event on November 14-15, 2024, hosted by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The event offered
CCX Media & Angela Bowen – Combating Racial Disparities in Cancer Treatment
The interview highlights Angela’s incredible work in combating racial disparities in cancer treatment. Angela is making a positive impact by increasing breast cancer screenings among
Financing Thresholds for Sustainability of Community Health Worker Programs for Patients Receiving Medicaid Across the United States | Journal of Community Health
Learn More at: link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10900-023-01290-w
Supplement of the Journal of General Internal Medicine
CHW Solutions Co-Founders and Medical Director worked with colleagues at the University of Chicago to author an article in the March 2023 supplement of the Journal
2022 CHW Solutions Summer Café Chat Series
(06/21) CHW Solutions Summer Cafe Chat #1: What is it like being a CHW during COVID? Slides Migrant Clinicians Network Resource List Trusted Messenger Film
Bridging the Gap: Reducing Disparities in Diabetes Care
Bridging the Gap – Watch the video, featuring CHW Solutions’ CHW LaTrese, to see some of the different ways the project helps patients accomplish their health goals.
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
Food as Medicine Topic: Apples
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Apples are a potent, nutrient-dense “healing” food loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and phytochemicals that support
Food as Medicine Topic: Sunflower Seeds
Seeds play a crucial role in our diet because they provide a concentrated nutrient source that supports overall health and well-being. One of the healthiest
Food as Medicine Topic: Ginger Spice
For centuries, spices have not only been used in flavoring food, but also in treating a variety of health-related issues. Take ginger, for example: its
Food as Medicine Topic: Chili Peppers
Chili peppers are a huge family of peppers enjoyed throughout the world. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of chili pepper varieties used to add
Food as Medicine Topic: Onions
Onions have always been a mainstay in cooking adding texture and taste to many dishes worldwide. It turns out the impressive health benefits of onions
Food as Medicine Topic: Quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is considered an “ancient grain” because it has been cultivated for thousands of years and remains largely unchanged. But quinoa isn’t actually a
Food as Medicine Topic: Potatoes
Of all the vegetables Americans eat, potatoes are among the most popular. The average person eats around 55 pounds of potatoes every year. In fact, potatoes
Food as Medicine Topic: Mushrooms
Mushrooms are widely known for their amazing health benefits. For centuries, mushrooms have been used as immune boosters, antibacterial agents, and to decrease inflammation and
Medical Director’s Series
CHW Solutions’ Medical Director is Dr. Ron Jankowski. Dr. Jankowski is a family physician and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at
