Community Health Workers in the Midwest, Understanding and Developing the Workforce: Findings from A Study of Community Health Workers' Role, Professional Development, and Cancer Information Needs

Community Health Workers in the Midwest

The American Cancer Society seeks to promote the use of community health workers throughout their midwest region. Wilder Research conducted an assessment designed to increase understanding of the community health worker workforce in four states: Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. WR also conducted a study to demonstrate the economic value of investing in cancer outreach via community health workers.