Opportunity

The goal of this partnership is to strengthen the Utah Community Health Workers Association (UCHWA) as an integral stakeholder in delivering comprehensive, accessible, and people-centered healthcare for all residents in the state of Utah. Community health workers (CHWs) play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of Utah’s communities.

This initiative will support CHW-led efforts to improve health outcomes in priority populations, while also enhancing the CHW workforce to better reflect the state’s demographics. By strengthening partnerships across healthcare systems, government agencies, and community-based organizations, the program will create a more integrated and community-centered approach to public health, fostering both social and economic benefits throughout Utah. 

Team

This is an initiative of the Center for Economic Opportunity & Belonging working in partnership with UCHWA.

Work

This initiative is to strengthen and expand the capacity of community health workers across the state, in Utah, leading to improved health and well-being for Utah communities. 

Objectives

1. Workforce Infrastructure Development

·  Strengthen and expand the CHW training program.

·  Develop career pathways and certification processes for CHWs.

·  Solidify and sustain the CHW certification program in collaboration with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

2. Organizational Capacity

·  Enhance financial sustainability through diversified funding sources.

·  Establish programmatic, data, and financial policy, protocols, and procedures to operate successfully.

·  Strengthen the leadership team with knowledge and skills to lead as a sustainable, independent nonprofit.

Outcomes

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Program Funders

The Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation and Intermountain Health Foundation.