The Role of Community Health Workers in the U.S.

Posted on Aug 29, 2023

In the U.S., community health workers accompany individuals on their health care journey, advocate for their community’s health needs, and match individuals to essential social support, all of which are integral activities to ensure the right to health for everyone. 

PIH Opposes U.S. Legislation that Would Continue Expulsion of Asylum Seekers

Posted on May 15, 2023

The U.S. Public Health Emergency declaration for COVID-19 lifted last week, as did Title 42, an order used to prevent migrants from seeking asylum. PIH urges legislators to respect the rights of migrants and not support new racist and xenophobic bills that would make asylum difficult for families and children.

Putting Community Health Front and Center in Massachusetts 

Posted on Feb 28, 2023

A team of 12 community health workers in New Bedford, Mass., showed up at fisheries and markets, shopping areas and public spaces to conduct community health surveys and assess gaps in health care access among residents of Guatemalan descent.