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. For more information, or additional assistance with your CHW billing needs, please contact Megan Ellingson, CHW Solutions Co-Founder, at meganellingson@chwsolutions.
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