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Description: Community Health Workers in Action by Melvin Delgado Community Health Workers in Action proposes support and expansion of the role of community health workers in meeting the health needs of marginalized groups in United States cities (although their potential reach is not limited to any one group or geographical section). Given the health inequities that continue to touch the lives of millions of people of color across the country, these professionals efforts--which translate to innovative, community-centered responses designed to reach particularly vulnerable populations--are quite timely. In order to truly understand the topic of health care, one must first explore its historical contexts, socio-cultural factors, and the ways in which values play a critical role in shaping a worldview of the right to quality care. This book offers readers a window into the dynamic field that continues to expand in highly creative and cost-effective ways, which ultimately shape one major piece of the complicated puzzle that is health care in America. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Melvin Delgado, PhD, is Professor in the School of Social Work at Boston University. Specifically focusing on the Latino community, Dr. Delgado has over 40 years of practice, research, and scholarship centered on urban population groups. He has published numerous articles and 30 books on urban community practice topics. Dr. Delgado is currently the Series Editor of Oxford University Presss Social Justice and Youth Community Practice Series. Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Section 1: Context Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 2: Culture and Health Chapter 3: Health Inequity Chapter 4: Challenges and Barriers to Urban Health Care Delivery Section 2: Theoretical Foundation Chapter 5: Values, Guiding Principles, Conceptual Foundation, and Framework Chapter 6: Community Health Workers/Promotores de Salud: Definition, Parameters, and Challenges Chapter 7: Recruiting, Training, and Supporting Promotores (Paid and Volunteer) Section 3: Reflections From the Field Chapter 8: Special Population Case Illustrations Chapter 9: Lessons Learned Chapter 10: Recommendations for Research and Practice References Index Review This well-referenced book provides a pathway to understanding and expanding the essential role played by CHWs in facilitating improved health outcomes for vulnerable populations—those most in need of social justice within an ailing nation. * S.W. Gustafson, Elmira College, CHOICE *It is the rare scholar like Melvin Delgado who is capable of demonstrating a significant level of depth and breadth needed to truly appreciate the important role of community health workers. Delgados perspective is a gift to everyone who shares his passion for and appreciation of creative, natural, and affirming approaches to inclusive, community-based care."-Robert M. Ortega, PhD, AM, MSW, Associate Professor of Social Work and University Faculty Ombuds, School of Social Work, University of Michigan Long Description Community Health Workers in Action proposes support and expansion of the role of community health workers in meeting the health needs of marginalized groups in United States cities (although their potential reach is not limited to any one group or geographical section). Given the health inequities that continue to touch the lives of millions of people of color across the country, these professionals efforts--which translate to innovative, community-centeredresponses designed to reach particularly vulnerable populations--are quite timely. In order to truly understand the topic of health care, one must first explore its historical contexts, socio-cultural factors, and the ways in which values play a critical role in shaping a worldview of the right to qualitycare. This book offers readers a window into the dynamic field that continues to expand in highly creative and cost-effective ways, which ultimately shape one major piece of the complicated puzzle that is health care in America. Review Quote "This well-referenced book provides a pathway to understanding and expanding the essential role played by CHWs in facilitating improved health outcomes for vulnerable populationsthose most in need of social justice within an ailing nation." -- S.W. Gustafson, Elmira College, CHOICE New Feature Preface Acknowledgments Section 1: Context Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 2: Culture and Health Chapter 3: Health Inequity Chapter 4: Challenges and Barriers to Urban Health Care Delivery Section 2: Theoretical Foundation Chapter 5: Values, Guiding Principles, Conceptual Foundation, and Framework Chapter 6: Community Health Workers/Promotores de Salud: Definition, Parameters, and Challenges Chapter 7: Recruiting, Training, and Supporting Promotores (Paid and Volunteer) Section 3: Reflections From the Field Chapter 8: Special Population Case Illustrations Chapter 9: Lessons Learned Chapter 10: Recommendations for Research and Practice References Index Details ISBN0190691026 Author Melvin Delgado Publisher Oxford University Press Inc ISBN-10 0190691026 ISBN-13 9780190691028 Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-10-10 Short Title Community Health Workers in Action Language English Format Paperback DEWEY 362.1089 Subtitle The Efforts of "Promotores de Salud" in Bringing Health Care to Marginalized Communities UK Release Date 2019-10-10 Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-10-10 NZ Release Date 2019-10-10 US Release Date 2019-10-10 Audience General Pages 272 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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