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RAzCHOW Network
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The utilization of CHWs is a well-documented evidence-based practice that can improve both healthcare access and health outcomes while also reducing cost. The goal of the Network is to address health concerns and disparities in rural Arizona by championing CHWs to work toward the triple aim: (1) improve population health, (2) improve patient care quality and satisfaction, and (3) reduce costs.
Mission
The goal of the Network is to be a sustained, diverse, driving force for the CHW workforce in Arizona to improve access to health care, health outcomes, and quality of life for rural Arizonans.
Vision
A united an recognized CHW Workforce throughout rural Arizona
Impact
CHWs will be actively engaged in workforce development matters and rise as an integrated workforce in the rural Arizona health system. RAzCHOW brings together CHWs/CHRs/Promotores de Salud, as well as the organizations that employ them, connecting them with each other and involving them in CHW Workforce initiatives at state and national levels.
Objective
The network has five objectives through which network partners will address the domains that are critical to the CHW Workforce in Arizona:
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Improve Access to Healthcare, Health Outcomes, and Quality of Life in Rural Arizona
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Build Organizational Capacity
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Build CHW Capacity
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Build the Capacity of Health Systems to Utilize and Integrate CHW Services
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Build Models to Finance CHWs in Rural Arizona
Please contact our Network Director, Arturo Luna, at arturo@azchow.org for more information or about how to join the Network!