Community Health and Engagement

Advancing Health Care in Rural, Tribal, and Geographically Isolated Communities

This one-pager (PDF) outlines CMS's commitment to promoting policies and programs that enhance the availability and affordability of high quality health care in these communities.

Preventing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Health in Rural Communities

The CDC’s webpage addresses chronic disease prevention and health promotion in rural communities, emphasizing the importance of health equity. Their resources highlight the unique challenges faced by rural populations and offer strategies to mitigate health disparities.

Cultural Competency Training

Cultural competency is crucial in healthcare settings to ensure that providers can deliver care that respects patients' cultural beliefs and practices to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. The Cigna Healthcare website offers training that helps in understanding how cultural factors influence health behaviors and decisions.

DOH Community Health Worker Program

Participants in the DOH CHW Training Program gain access to a network of Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the state, opportunities for continuing education, and resources to support their professional development. The program emphasizes practical skills that enable CHWs to effectively connect community members with health and social services.

Provider Education and Training

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive suite of educational resources to equip community providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality care to veterans. These resources are accessible through the Veterans Health Administration's Training Finder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network (VHA TRAIN) platform.