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** New Resource: Medicaid Members Share Vision for Service and Design Improvements
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Millions of adults and children rely on Medicaid every day, yet this vital program has been increasingly under-resourced for decades. Communities will also soon feel the impact of the impending H.R. 1 Medicaid cuts. For the state and local organizations left to fill these gaps, the path forward must center the voices of the people most affected.

With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ([link removed]) , we partnered with the State Health Access Data Assistance Center ([link removed]) to hear directly from Medicaid members about the improvements they want to see in this crucial service. This report offers recommendations on how to overcome equity barriers and improve care delivery, and a replicable approach to designing not just for but with communities.
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** Upcoming Webinar: Increasing Access to Doula Care
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Expanding medicaid coverage & investing in community-based programs has made doula care more accessible – but there’s still more work to be done to ensure equitable access for all. Learn more in the third and final webinar in our Redesigning Maternal Health series: Increasing Access to Doula care ([link removed]) . Join us on October 15th.

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** HECC Community Gatherings are Back
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The Health Equity Community Collaborative (HECC) Community Gatherings return Thursday, September 4th with a session led by HECC Core Partner Denise Octavia Smith, MBA, CHW, PN, SFC ([link removed]) . Join the conversation around this month’s theme, “Healthy for the Present to Build the Future,” centering on nurturing leaders right where they are. Don’t Miss it ([link removed]) !

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** Celebrating Community Health Worker Week!
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Community health workers are on the frontlines every day—supporting families, improving access to resources, and advancing equity in health outcomes. For National Community Health Worker week, we’re highlighting the Amplifying Impact Initiative ([link removed]) and celebrating the dedication of this critical workforce who bridge the gaps in care, strengthen communities and uplift voices often left unheard.
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As a result of increased law enforcement actions in California, generating widespread fear among Latino and immigrant communities, many patients are canceling in-person visits or avoiding care altogether. In response, community clinics are reintroducing telehealth services—once scaled back after the pandemic—to meet the needs of patients who are too frightened to leave home.
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Strengthening Public Health with CHWs ([link removed])

Community Health Workers unlock the potential for millions to access a healthier life. Sanofi, NationSwell, Atlas Clarity, and the National Association of CHWs collaborated to showcase sustainable models integration and partnership between public health systems and this unique workforce. This toolkit offers insights on how CHWs drive improved community health across sectors.
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Community Health Workers Address Disparities in Illinois ([link removed])

A decade-old community health worker program makes a tangible difference across central and southern Illinois by addressing critical drivers of health that go beyond clinical care – helping clients navigate housing, healthcare appointments, and more. Dean Olsen highlights how CHWs are building trust and continuity of care from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

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