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El Sol CHW/P Training Center Report
This report provides high-level summaries and findings of the various learning methods El Sol used to train CHWs/Ps.
School-Based Asthma Management
Impact of CHW/Ps school-based asthma management program in the promotion, education, and screening within the Riverside County communities.
Advance Late-Life Depression Care
El Sol implemented the PEARLS version of collaborative care in partnership with Professional Family Counseling to address late-life depression.
Superhero Joins the Fight Against COVID-19
Superhero joins the fight against COVID. This article highlights our comic series with Captain Empath to address the high rates of COVID-19.
Addressing Systemic Inequities and Racism in Community Based Organization Funding
Collaborative article on lessons learned from our nation’s pandemic response in order to shift how we perceive, value and fund CBOs and CBWs.
With Superheroes and Songs, El Sol's Promotores Help Vaccinate Inland Empire
El Sol's creative approach to fight misinformation in the Inland Empire through CHW/Ps engagement and outreach.
Preserving a Transformative CHW/P Workforce
This case study of the El Sol CHW/P Training Center explores how popular education was used to promote genuine community transformation.
Community Health Education Workers (CHEW) in Chaffey
In partnership with Chaffey Unified School District, El Sol implemented the program to provide specialized services to at risk students and their families.
Community Health Education Workers (CHEW) in San Bernardino
In partnership with San Bernardino City Unified School District this program focus in helping schools and families address absenteeism and Tdap vaccinations.
CHWs/Promotores working in Clinical Settings in Ontario
CHW/Ps assisted the clinical staff in Ontario and helped underinsured residents by tracking their vital signs, and educate on drivers that impact overall health.
CHWs/Promotores COVID-19 Response
El Sol CHW/Ps as healthcare navigators connecting families to resources and services for workers impacted by the pandemic.
Education Through Arts and Culture
The use of art and culture in the development of community-led educational resources for people of all ages and backgrounds.
El Sol Community Health Worker/Promotor Training Center
El Sol continues developing and implementing trainings and building capacity to strengthen CHWs/Ps through a transformative learning approach.
Families Learning Together Early Childhood Education
A partnership with evidence-based programs such as Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) and the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY).
Improving Health Home Visitation (HFA)
Healthy Families America (HFA) is a national evidence-based program that aims to promote healthy families with highly trained CHW/Ps home visiting services.
Integrating CHWs/Promotores in Frontline Mental Health Care
El Sol CHW/Ps reduce stigma by increasing education and awareness of mental health, and offer support, guidance, referrals and resources in the community.
Community Mental Health Workers and Promotores de Salud Mental
This program was designed for CHW/Ps to provide culturally appropriate community-based mental health education through community outreach.
Mental Health CHWs/ Promotores Project
El Sol CHW/Ps were trained to provide a culturally appropriate, community-based strategy to improve mental health education and address stigmas.
Mi Corazon, Mi Salud My Heart, My Health
Created to address heart disease death rate in San Bernardino, this CHW/P program provided education and outreach as part of the care coordination team.
Mamás y Bebés Prevention of Postpartum
El Sol CHW/Ps helped participants create a healthy physical, social, and psychological environment for mothers and their infants.
Vida Vibrante: A Diabetes Prevention & Self-Management Program
Led by CHW/Ps, this program was created using a participatory approach to improve the socio-cultural and behavioral determinants of diabetes.
El Sol Listos California Impact Report 2021
A summary of the impact El Sol CHW/Ps had on the Listos California Campaign in San Bernardino and the impact COVID-19 had on the program.
El Sol 2014 Impact Report
El Sol has maintained a clear mission of empowering its community to lead healthy and comfortable lives, and provide culturally and linguistically competent services.
Career Pathway Initiative
El Sol’s career pathway initiative promotes and upholds the identity, recognition, personal and professional growth of the CHW/P, regardless of educational degree and title/position.
Podcast
On the Bright Side
On the Bright Side” is El Sol NEC’s official podcast, where we shine a light on the impactful work happening in our communities. Each episode features inspiring conversations with our partners, community members, and community health workers as they share stories, highlight programs, and explore how we’re working together to build healthier, stronger communities.
Success stories
We celebrate the transformative impact of CHWs’ dedication. Each story reflects resilience, growth, and the power of connection.
Through our programs, community members have improved their health, strengthened their families, and reached goals once thought out of reach. These success stories capture the heart of our mission — walking alongside our communities and serving as a catalyst for lasting change.
