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CINCINNATI – On June 5, Health Care Access Now (HCAN) proudly celebrated Community Health Worker Day, recognizing the vital role Community Health Workers (CHWs) play in advancing health equity and str...

CINCINNATI, OH – Health Care Access Now (HCAN) is proud to announce The BLACK Collaborative Inc. (TBC) as its newest Hub partner, strengthening efforts to improve maternal and infant health outcomes f...

CINCINNATI — In honor of Black Maternal Health Week’s 10th year as a national movement, Health Care Access Now (HCAN) invites the community to a free, half-day, in-person event in Hamilton County grou...

Health Care Access Now (HCAN) proudly celebrated the graduation of five new Community Health Workers (CHWs), marking an important step in expanding health care access and strengthening communities thr...

Health Care Access Now (HCAN) proudly represented the agency at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2025 conference in Washington, DC. The team showcased the impact of community-based soluti...

CINCINNATI— Health Care Access Now (HCAN) hosted a successful Community Health Workers (CHW) Summit at Receptions in Fairfield, bringing together CHWs from Dayton, Columbus, and the greater Cincinnati...

CINCINNATI— Health Care Access Now (HCAN) has launched a redesigned website to improve access to care coordination, health education, and community resources for individuals of Greater Cincinnati. The...

Not everyone has the same chances of developing a chronic illness. Because of a multitude of factors, racialized minorities and those who live in poverty are more likely to suffer from chronic disease...

Just as specific chronic illnesses (like tooth decay and asthma) are more common in the younger population, the same is true for the elderly population. “Aging increases the risk of chronic diseases l...

School-based health centers (SBHCs) provide a variety of health care services to students—and often their families and/or community members.