CHW Solutions

Community
Health
Worker services made easy

Driven by compassion, a diverse workforce, and gold standard CHW care

We Are Hiring!

Community Health Workers (CHWs) Trainee

Seeking responsible Afghan Newcomers to Minnesota interested in becoming Community Health Workers (CHWs). If you are passionate about serving your community and interested in taking classes to obtain your Community Health Worker certificate, apply to advance your career at our innovative company.

We Are Hiring!

Community Health Worker

Our firm is currently hiring for multiple projects that include delivering Community Health Worker (CHW) services to Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers, children with asthma living in North Minneapolis, Spanish-speaking patients with diabetes and/or hypertension, and phone outreach to close gaps in care and introduce CHW services.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) Trainee

Seeking responsible Afghan and Ukrainian Newcomers to Minnesota interested in becoming Community Health Workers (CHWs).  If you are passionate about serving your community and interested in taking classes to obtain your Community Health Worker certificate, apply to advance your career at our innovative company.

Medical Biller (Part-Time)

Seeking extremely responsible Medical Biller (part-time, 8-16 hours per week) to support our growing company.

DHS-RPO Lead Community Health Worker

Meet Ashley

Ashley (She/her) worked in the Minneapolis School system for 10 years as a Behavior specialist. She also worked in the Human Services field for 15 years, caring for disabled adults.

About Us

We are dedicated to developing sustainable models for Community Health Worker (CHW) services. We connect patients with certificate-holding Community Health Workers to improve health outcomes.

Our Services

Direct CHW Services

Our CHWs hold Minnesota CHW certificates, with proficiency in health education and self-management support

Technical Assistance and Training

Provide consulting services and technical assistance to organizations with their own CHW teams

Medical Oversight and Claims Submission

Our Medical Director and billing department are available to support your CHW team

Success Stories

Here are some examples of how we’ve served patients with diverse backgrounds. Check out some of our stories.

Bridging the Gap

CHW Solutions is working with the Minneapolis Health Department and the Merck Foundation to link Federally Qualified Health Center patients with diabetes to Community Health Worker services.

Project HEALINGS

CHW Solutions is working with a diverse and dynamic group of partners to connect people to the tools and information they need to access COVID-19 vaccines.

University of Minnesota, NRC-RIM Project

CHW Solutions brings Community Health Worker expertise to the table for this effort, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Visit the NRC-RIM CHW web page to see our new CHW self-care curriculum (English and Spanish), and tools and webinars to integrate CHWs into local public health COVID response.
Featured News, Tools, and Resources

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Medical Director - Gut Health Presentation

Watch an insightful presentation by Dr. Ron with valuable tips and advice for obtaining and maintaining good gut health!

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Integrating Medical and Social Care to Improve Diabetes Outcomes

The Merck Foundation has recently finalized a backgrounder from our initiative that provides lessons learned, best practices in diabetes care, and profiles from each of the grantees that were a part of the Bridging the Gap initiative. Learn More below or visit this link.

Five Ways the Community Can Help Refugees and Other Newcomers Video

NRC-RIM has created an animated video from Switchboard that highlights the important role that community members play in the resettlement process. Sign up for their E-Newsletter Here

LEAD COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Ashley

Ashley (She/her) began her work in the Human services and education field. Ashley worked in the Minneapolis School system for 10 years as a Behavior specialist. Ashley has worked in the Human Services field for 15 years, caring for disabled adults. Ashley received her Community Health worker credentials from Normandale College in Bloomington MN. Ashley has worked as a CHW for Smiley’s Clinic in south Minneapolis.

LEAD COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Ashley

Ashley (She/her) began her work in the Human services and education field. Ashley worked in the Minneapolis School system for 10 years as a Behavior specialist. Ashley has worked in the Human Services field for 15 years, caring for disabled adults. Ashley received her Community Health worker credentials from Normandale College in Bloomington MN. Ashley has worked as a CHW for Smiley’s Clinic in south Minneapolis.

Check out the March 2023 Journal of General Internal Medicine supplement featuring a case study of CHW Solutions. 

CO - FOUNDER

Megan Ellingson (CHW, MHA)

Megan E.’s (she/her) expertise is in collaborative planning and implementation to address health issues requiring both clinic and community approaches. Megan’s professional experience includes serving as a Health Policy and Program Coordinator at the Minneapolis Health Department, and as a Department Manager in women’s services and pastoral care at Intermountain Healthcare. Her direct patient care experience includes serving as a Patient Advocate at MayView Community Health Center, as a Care Guide in late-life supportive care at Allina Health, and as a hospice volunteer with her therapy cat, Sweet Pea, at HealthPartners. Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology and Medical Anthropology from Stanford University, and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and Financial Management from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She also obtained her Minnesota CHW certificate from Northwest Technical College in 2018. Megan currently teaches the Minnesota CHW Certificate courses as an online instructor at St. Mary’s University in Minnesota.

CO - FOUNDER

Megan Ellingson (CHW, MHA)

Megan E.’s (she/her) expertise is in collaborative planning and implementation to address health issues requiring both clinic and community approaches. Megan’s professional experience includes serving as a Health Policy and Program Coordinator at the Minneapolis Health Department, and as a Department Manager in women’s services and pastoral care at Intermountain Healthcare. Her direct patient care experience includes serving as a Patient Advocate at MayView Community Health Center, as a Care Guide in late-life supportive care at Allina Health, and as a hospice volunteer with her therapy cat, Sweet Pea, at HealthPartners. Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology and Medical Anthropology from Stanford University, and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and Financial Management from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She also obtained her Minnesota CHW certificate in August, 2018. Megan currently teaches the Minnesota CHW Certificate courses as an online instructor at St. Mary’s University in Minnesota.