Stephanie Chan, MPH, a research associate, discusses the vital role of youth as community health workers (CHWs) in bridging gaps in public health. By training and empowering youth aged 16 to 19, they become relatable ambassadors within their communities, tackling issues like vaccine hesitancy and misinformation surrounding COVID-19. Resources:COVID-19–Associated Orphanhood and Caregiver Death in the United States - American Academy of PediatricsCommunity Health Workers - American Public Health AssociationCommunicating Science Effectively: A Research Agenda - National Library of Medicine

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