https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/community-health-workers Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Community health workers - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://kffhealthnews.org/aging/new-old-age-community-health-workers-promotores-home-visits-senior-support/ Profiles Sandy Guzman, a community health worker (CHW) in rural Oregon, who serves as an intermediary between patients and the healthcare system. CHWs can help patients apply for food and housing benefits, coordinate follow-up appointments, administer cognitive and mental health screenings, and help with other non-medical needs. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38476 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500