1043 - How Community Health Workers Improve Research
Public Health On Call · Apr 29, 2026 · 14:30
Public Health On Call · Apr 29, 2026 · 14:30
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Many people know community health workers for their work supporting clinical care and connecting people to resources. In this episode: the role of community health workers in crafting research questions, recruiting study participants, sharing results, and making a broader impact.
Guest:Donald Young Jr. is a community outreach engagement specialist for the D.C., Maryland, Virginia Community Engagement Alliance.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:Community Health Workers—Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity
Donald Young—Baltimore Connect
Baltimore man shares story of his struggle with substance use disorder—WMAR 2 News
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