A resolution 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 designates the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as the third annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week. It highlights the vital role community health workers play in connecting individuals and communities to health and social services, particularly in underserved areas. The resolution recognizes their diverse backgrounds, extensive experience, and significant contributions to improving public health outcomes.
Key provisions
- Designates August 25-29, 2025, as National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.
- Recognizes the contributions of community health workers to health and social care systems.
- Encourages collaboration to raise awareness of community health workers’ role.
- Supports the work of community health workers to improve community health.
- Acknowledges the diverse roles community health workers fulfill, including outreach, education, and advocacy.
- Highlights the importance of community health worker networks.
- Recognizes the workforce’s historical significance and diversity.
- Emphasizes the need for sustainable funding to support fair wages and workforce retention.
Who is affected
- Community health workers
- Health and social service systems
- Underserved communities
- Community-based organizations
- Federal and State governments
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