Opinion: Community health workers are key to health equity

CT Mirror – Thursday, May 14, 2026
By Rhonda Evans

Community health workers are integral in helping to ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their full health potential regardless of their circumstances. Let’s work together to invest in and support them in their work as they continue to advance health equity in our communities.

Rhonda Evans is the Executive Director of the Connecticut Association for Community Action, the state association for Connecticut’s nine Community Action Agencies serving low- and moderate-income people in all 169 cities and towns.

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