Centers for Disease Control website
The Centers for Disease Control is a government organization that is under the U. S. Departent of Health and Human Services.
Their mission: . . . . "to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same."
Resources for Community Health Workers
"Community health workers (CHWs) can help people manage chronic diseases and get the health services they need by breaking down barriers to care related to social determinants of health.
The resources on this page can support CHWs as they serve communities, and guide health care providers, health systems, community organizations, and others in working with CHWs more effectively."
