Community Health Workers in Action: Cross-Sector Partnerships in Kansas
This session highlighted how Community Health Workers (CHWs) are being leveraged across Kansas to address complex community needs through cross-sector collaboration. Participants gained an overview of CHW roles, training, and integration into care teams, followed by a real-world examples of how partners across public health, corrections, and community organizations identified service gaps and developed a responsive workforce model.
Topics covered included:
- Overview of CHW roles, training, and care team integration
- Real-world example of cross-sector workforce collaboration
- Key insights on partnerships, implementation, outcomes, and scaling
Featured Speakers:
Elaine M. Johannes, PhD Professor, Extension Specialist, School of Human Sciences, Kansas State University
Treva Smith Community Health Leader, Health Legacy and Restorative Pathways LLC
Tricia McCourt Licensed Addiction Counselor, SENT Topeka
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