and suffer from many of the ill effects of social determinants of health, yet they will passionately share important information about local resources, culturally and linguistically proficient health education and navigate those needing follow up care.
People who are low-income, elderly, racial/ethnic minorities, women and those residing in rural areas endure serious challenges when diagnosed with chronic diseases because of lack of information and means of communication. P/CHWs are routinely needed to assist communities and organizations with outreach activities (education to screening), and in-reach (navigation from diagnosis through treatment). These individuals have been trained on issues related to social determinants of health, cultural competence and health literacy