Immigrant health : immigration trends and impact on health -- A good fit : community health workers and immigrant health -- Becoming a CHW -- CHWs promoting immigrant health : how CHWs have supported Dominican immigrants in Washington Heights, New York -- CHWs bridging the gap : program models
Summary
Immigrants living in US cities face myriad obstacles to accessing quality health care. This inequitable access to care is compounded by the risk of chronic disease accompanying the stress, strain, and lifestyle changes that can come with life in a new country. Bridging the Gap details the role, lessons, and effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) in bringing health care to underserved immigrant communities. Combining education, advocacy, and local cultural acumen, CHWs have proven successful in the United States and abroad, improving community health and establishing an evidence base
