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The Role of Community Health Workers in Increasing Access to Essential Health and Social Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Sep 2026 · American Journal of Public Health · Vol 116 S4, pp. S331-S340 · 0 citations
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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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