This House resolution supports designating October as National Promotoras Month. It recognizes promotoras, also called community health workers, for providing health education, outreach, and support in their communities. It also supports efforts to strengthen their workforce and encourages collaboration to expand promotora-led programs, especially in rural and frontier areas.
The resolution expresses support for recognizing promotoras in October. It does not establish a new program or require individuals to take action.
The resolution does not specify expenses or funding amounts.
The resolution says promotoras help connect communities with health care and public health services through trusted, culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach. It supports workforce development, sustainable funding, and equitable compensation for promotoras.
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