In this episode, host and Telehealth ROCKS Communications Specialist Julie Freijat sits down with Program Manager Chase Koob to explore the transformative role of school-based community health workers (SB-CHWs) in addressing student and family wellbeing. Chase explains how CHWs serve as trusted bridges between communities and health systems.
This episode covers the elements involved in the Telehealth ROCKS SB-CHW model, from thoughtful recruitment that prioritizes community connection to the importance of ongoing training and institutional support. Chase shares how CHWs address social determinants of health that directly impact learning, from housing to healthcare.
28 mins