Establishes a three-year rural community health worker pilot program in Hawaii.
The bill establishes a three-year rural community health worker pilot program in Hawaii. The program aims to connect rural, underserved communities with health care and social services. Community health workers will provide outreach, education, training, and navigation to individuals in rural communities, addressing social determinants of health. The Department of Health will contract with a nonprofit organization to recruit, train, assign, and supervise community health workers. The program will include health education, individual support, cultural competency, and data collection.
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