Sharing Our CHW Integration Pilot Learning at the Western Forum
Integrating community health workers (CHWs) into clinics has proven to be a win for communities, but it also comes with challenges. Sarah Salomon (assistant director of applied research), Andrew Taylor (MPA candidate, University of Washington), and representatives of four of the six clinics participating in…
Legislative Session Wraps Up With Wins for Community Health and Health Equity
The legislature adjourned on March 8, and it was the first legislative session since 2014 that adjourned on time and without additional special sessions to complete their work. During the 60 day session, 1,410 bills were introduced, 317 made it through the legislative process, and…
Healthy Gen Deepens Community-Based Health Programs in Partnership with Pierce County ACH
Healthy Gen is proud to announce a deepening of our long-standing partnership with Pierce County Accountable Community of Health (Pierce County ACH) through a shared relationship with Dr. Kathy Burgoyne. Beginning March 19, Dr. Burgoyne, Healthy Gen’s senior director of applied research, will also serve…
Healthy Gen Kicks Off Pathways with Training Series
Healthy Gen is excited to kick off Pathways, a community-based care coordination approach that reduces health and social disparities in communities by connecting those most at risk for poor health to information and services that can reduce these risks and track the associated outcomes. In…