# Plain Language Summary: National Community Health Worker Awareness Week

This resolution designates the week of August 28 through September 1, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week." It's essentially Congress officially recognizing and celebrating the work that community health workers do across the country.

Community health workers are people who work in their own neighborhoods and communities to help improve public health. They might help people understand how to prevent diseases, connect people to healthcare services, provide health education, or help patients navigate the healthcare system. They often speak the same language as the people they serve and understand the cultural context of their communities, which makes them particularly effective at reaching underserved populations.

This resolution doesn't create any new programs, provide funding, or change any laws. It's a symbolic gesture—Congress is simply saying "we recognize and appreciate the important work these professionals do." The week serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the role community health workers play in keeping communities healthy and to highlight the value they bring to the healthcare system. If you work as a community health worker or know someone who does, this week would be a time when their profession gets official recognition from the federal government.

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 28 through September 1, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

Casey, Robert P., Jr.

 <p>This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.</p> <p />