Community Health Worker Project

In partnership with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Community Outreach and Engagement team, we developed a cancer education curriculum to train Community Health Workers (CHWs) across Oregon and Washington—filling a critical gap in cancer-specific education.

Trainings available (see below to register):

• General cancer curriculum and trainings – English or Spanish
• Breast cancer curriculum and trainings – English or Spanish

CHWs (including traditional health workers, birth doulas, peer wellness specialists, peer support specialists, and personal health navigators etc.) are trusted, culturally responsive leaders who help connect communities to health information and services.

This project equips them with tools to improve cancer awareness, screening, and support—especially in response to declining breast cancer screening rates following the pandemic.

By strengthening the CHW network, the project aims to increase cancer knowledge, improve screening rates, expand use of support services, and reduce disparities—ultimately saving lives and improving quality of life for breast cancer patients.

Major Partners