The bill H. 4425, introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives, designates the week of August 25 through August 29, 2025, as "Community Health Worker Awareness Week." This resolution aims to recognize the essential contributions of community health workers (CHWs) to public health and to promote ongoing support and collaboration to enhance their efforts in improving health outcomes across the state. The resolution highlights the role of CHWs as frontline public health professionals who connect individuals in under-resourced areas to healthcare and essential services, thereby empowering them to lead healthier lives.

The resolution emphasizes the significant return on investment associated with CHWs, noting that for every dollar invested, South Carolina sees nearly a five-dollar return. It acknowledges the diverse roles that CHWs play, including care coordination, health education, and system navigation, and their effectiveness in various health domains such as maternal and child health, chronic disease management, and immunization. By declaring this week, the House of Representatives aims to elevate the visibility of CHWs and encourage further investment in their training and development to strengthen community health initiatives statewide.