The Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition is a collaborative organization aimed at achieving health equity through education, empowerment, and advocacy. Their mission is to unite community health workers in Kansas and work towards a shared vision of health equity for all Kansans. Community health workers are frontline public health workers who have a deep understanding of the community they serve.

They act as the bridge between the community and health/social services, facilitating access to services and improving the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The coalition provides resources and support to community health workers in Kansas, including certification, education, and access to a resource library. They also organize events, symposiums, and share success stories to further promote the impact of community health workers.

With a focus on core competencies such as professionalism, advocacy, effective communication, and cultural responsiveness, community health workers in Kansas fulfill a range of responsibilities. These include providing client support, coordinating care, acting as a healthcare liaison, and offering culturally appropriate health education. Through their work, the Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition aims to empower individuals and communities, ultimately improving health outcomes for all