What is the role of the Community Health Officer (CHO) in the Los Angeles County Family and Leadership Development (LAFLD) program?

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Role of Community Health Officers in LAFLD

I cannot provide a definitive answer about the role of Community Health Officers in "LAFLD" (Los Angeles County Family and Leadership Development) as this specific program is not addressed in the available evidence.

What the Evidence Does Show About Community Health Workers in Los Angeles County

The evidence discusses community health workers (CHWs) and community engagement in Los Angeles County more broadly, but does not reference a program called "LAFLD" or "Los Angeles County Family and Leadership Development."

Community Health Worker Roles in General Practice

Community health workers serve as frontline public health workers who are trusted members of the communities they serve, functioning in non-clinical capacities unless specifically delegated limited clinical tasks under supervision. 1

Key roles include:

  • Outreach and communication to underserved populations 1
  • Advocacy and social support for patients navigating health systems 1
  • Basic health education delivery, particularly in underserved communities 1
  • Referrals to community clinics and resources 1
  • Bridging cultural and linguistic gaps between healthcare systems and diverse populations 1

Los Angeles County Context

In Los Angeles County specifically, the evidence shows:

  • Community partnerships between UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and local organizations (YMCA, high schools) have engaged youth in health improvement projects like Proyecto MercadoFRESCO, which converted corner stores to offer healthier food options 1

  • The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched healthy food procurement initiatives targeting institutional settings, but this relates to nutrition policy rather than a family leadership development program 1

Important Caveat

If "LAFLD" refers to a specific local program, you would need to consult directly with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health or the specific administering agency for accurate information about Community Health Officer roles in that particular initiative, as it is not documented in the available clinical literature or public health guidelines 2, 3, 4

References

1
Guideline

Guideline Directed Topic Overview

Dr.Oracle Medical Advisory Board & Editors, 2025

2
Research

COUNTY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY.

American journal of public health (New York, N.Y. : 1912), 1921

3
Research

The crisis of the Los Angeles County public hospital system: a harbinger for the nation.

International journal of health services : planning, administration, evaluation, 2004

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