A Community health worker helps a young woman with medical questions.

Community Health Workers

Community Health Workers (CHW) are members of the community who have an understanding of health systems, chronic conditions, disease prevention and community resources. CHWs can help any member of the community to navigate the Health Care System; they can help you finding resources in multiple areas, they can advocate on your behalf, set up doctor’s appointments, help you understand your diagnosis and treatment plan, help you establish patterns and behaviors that will keep you healthy.
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    WHAT ARE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS?

    CHC of Wyandotte County believes in the ability of Community Health Workers (CHWs) as agents of lasting change. According to APHA, CHWs “build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.”

    In addition to their health knowledge, Community Health Workers have intimate knowledge of the community they work in and can provide unique insight to the strengths, weaknesses, and needs of those they serve.

    Kansas Community Health Workers, chosen by their community

    NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED?
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    Total Reached
    CHW CLIENT'S GENDER
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    Female Identifying
    CHW CLIENT'S GENDER
    0
    %
    Male Identifying
    AGE OF CHW CLIENTS
    CHW CLIENT INSURANCE
    Uninsured
    Underinsured
    Private Coverage
    RACE AND ETHNICITY
    American Indian
    Asian
    African American
    White
    Other

    Learn More About Community Health Workers

    Interested in Becoming a Community Health Worker? Learn more in this video from MARC

    MEET YOUR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS
    Vanessa Kue20231220220911

    Vanessa Kue

    Community Health Worker
    CHC of Wyandotte County
    Teri Quinn20230830144932

    Teri Quinn

    Community Health Worker
    CHC of Wyandotte County
    Bella Gray20230830142552

    Bella Gray

    Community Health Worker
    CHC of Wyandotte County
    Martha Mendoza-Moreno20230823145331

    Martha Mendoza-Moreno

    Community Health Worker
    CHC of Wyandotte County
    Sui Aye20230823143816

    Sui Aye

    Community Health Worker
    CHC of Wyandotte County
    Ashley Gonzalez20221222195016

    Ashley Gonzalez

    CHW Supervisor
    CHC of Wyandotte County
    Unique McKinzie20221222194601

    Unique McKinzie

    Maternal Community Health Worker
    CHC of Wyandotte County
    Sherita McKinzey20221222194148

    Sherita McKinzey

    Maternal Community Health Worker
    CHC of Wyandotte County
    Alma Lopez20220412162712

    Alma Lopez

    Community Health Worker
    WyCo Connect
    Andrea Padilla20220412161355

    Andrea Padilla

    Maternal Community Health Worker
    WyCo Connect
    Karla Sevilla20220302211926

    Karla Sevilla

    Community Health Worker
    WyCo Connect
    Kinley Yangzom20220302211543

    Kinley Yangzom

    Community Health Worker
    WyCo Connect
    Santa Moreno-Tagle20220302211137

    Santa Moreno-Tagle

    CHW Supervisor
    WyCo Connect
    Leylah Ndinda20220302203907

    Leylah Ndinda

    Community Health Worker
    WyCo Connect
    Vanessa Camacho Zepeda20200611210930

    Vanessa Camacho Zepeda

    CHW Project Coordinator
    CHC of Wyandotte County
    Carla Moralez20200108144711

    Carla Moralez

    Community Health Worker
    CHC of Wyandotte County

    READ SOME CHW SUCCESS STORIES

    Helping When it Matters the Most20210507211809

    Helping When it Matters the Most

    CHCWebMay 7, 2021
    At the beginning of 2020, there was a client that needed assistance with health issues they were experiencing, so they reache...
    Help Navigating The Struggle20210319154759

    Help Navigating The Struggle

    CHCWebMarch 19, 2021
    A client reached out to the health department with concerns for his pregnant daughter and two young grandchildren. The health...
    POINT OF CONTACT: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS
    Brian Matlock20220502163030

    Brian Matlock

    CHW Program Manager
    CHC of Wyandotte County
    Mariah Chrans, IBCLC, Ph.D20200513212913

    Mariah Chrans, IBCLC, Ph.D

    Programs Director
    Cradle Kansas City
    PROJECT DETAILS: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

    Year Launched:

    The CHW campaign was first released in Winter of 2016

    People Reached

    This campaign provided CHWs for thousands across Wyandotte

    Outreach Mediums Utliized

    Print, Video, Social Media, Outreach Events

    COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER'S SUPPORTING PARTNERS

    Learn More About the CHC Board of Directors

    The mission of the Community Health Council of Wyandotte County is to enhance health outcomes in Wyandotte County through informing, collaborating, aligning, mobilizing and activating organizations, government entities and community members.

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