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Recommendations
The following recommendations were formulated based on the findings of the
Ohio Community Health Worker Statewide Assessment.
Overarching Recommendation
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Identify a lead entity to organize and convene a coalition, which includes certified
and non-certified CHWs engaged in advocacy in Ohio, consultants from other state
CHW associations, consultants from other established state professional associations,
and other key Ohio CHW advocacy and workforce development groups to establish a
sustainable infrastructure for addressing CHW priority issues in Ohio
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The coalition’s initial focus should be to provide technical support to the Ohio
Community Health Workers Association (OCHWA) to strengthen it as a membership
organization, increase CHW membership and involvement in the organization, and
strengthen its ability to form partnerships with other entities across Ohio to advocate
for the CHW profession. A first step of the coalition may be to partner or integrate
OCHWA as a professional group within an already established state association to
provide more infrastructure, support, and connectivity within the state
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