About Us

Community health workers are frontline public health workers who are knowledgeable about the local community in terms of its people, culture, history, resources and unmet health needs. The cultural and linguistic affinity they have with local residents uniquely positions them to facilitate care access and bridge the gap between the health care system and people from under-resourced communities. We hope that the training on selected core competencies through both didactic instruction and subsequent on-the-job learning offered by this program will significantly enhance the capability of community health workers to serve patients of diverse background and to address health differences.

Promoting optimal health and well-being is an endless journey that requires dedicated commitments and efforts from all of us. With federal funding support and the extensive partnerships that we have mobilized across Nebraska, this program represents a unique opportunity for our state to develop a sizable community health workforce and promote its integration into local health care delivery for the provision of patient-centered, holistic care. As we strive to improve our training program and increase its impact over time, we welcome your participation and collaboration.

Disclaimer: This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of 3-year grant totaling $2,982,600 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents of this website are those of the UNMC program team and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, or the U.S. government.