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.
What is a Community Health Worker?
CHWs are trusted members of the community who help patients access care, make healthier choices, overcome barriers, and improve their health. CHWs provide health education, build self-management skills and connect patients with community resources.
Compassionate
Evidence Based
Outcome Driven
Knowledgeable
Our Story
CHW Solutions was founded in St. Paul, Minnesota by Megan Ellingson and Megan Nieto in 2016. “The Megans” first teamed up in 2001 to screen for and prevent lead poisoning in Minneapolis children and pregnant women. That work increased lead screening rates from 50% to 80% among children receiving Medicaid. As home visitors and CHWs themselves – serving young children, families, individuals, and older adults – the Megans have experienced the life-changing spark between CHWs and their patients. At CHW Solutions, they combine their unique skills to improve health in the communities they serve.
The philosophy behind CHW Solutions is to bring gold standard CHW care to patients, driven by compassion and fueled by a diverse workforce. We meet patients where they are, and value the roads their lives have taken. Every day, our CHWs are revolutionizing the circle of care for patients, working with clinical teams, public health, government, and health plans to assure CHW services are available to those who need them.
We believe CHWs revolutionize health services.
We believe CHWs should be well-trained, follow best practices, and be culturally connected to the communities they serve.
We believe CHWs help patients address identified risk factors, eliminate barriers to health care, and connect to community resources – improving health outcomes and reducing costs.
