Supporting the designation of the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
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Overview
This resolution seeks to recognize and support the vital role of community health workers. It proposes designating the week of August 25-29, 2025, as National Community Health Worker Awareness Week. The resolution highlights the diverse contributions of these workers, who serve as liaisons between communities and healthcare services, and emphasizes the importance of their work in improving health outcomes and building community capacity.
Key provisions
- Designates August 25-29, 2025, as National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.
- Recognizes the significant contributions of community health workers.
- Encourages collaboration to raise awareness of community health workers' role.
- Supports the work of community health workers to improve community health.
- Highlights the diverse roles community health workers fulfill, including outreach, education, and advocacy.
- Acknowledges the historical and diverse nature of the community health worker workforce.
- Recognizes community health worker networks and their focus on workforce development.
Who is affected
- Community health workers
- Healthcare systems
- Underserved communities
- Community-based organizations
- Health and social service providers
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically focuses on raising awareness of community health workers.
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