Sep 2026· American Journal of Public Health· Vol 116 S4, pp.
S331-S340
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Medicine
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Describing the health care and social services needs addressed by community health workers through referrals in the Community Health Workers for COVID-19 Response and Resilient Communities (CCR) program supports policies promoting the integration, expansion, and sustainability of the CHW workforce.
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