When most people think of the issue of health care reform and legislature in the United States, the most common words that come to mind might be “medical,” “doctor,” or “nurse.” However, it's much rarer to see the words, “Community Health Worker” on the front page of any newspaper or even above a smaller side column. Nonetheless, recent strides made by these men and women have taken them from discussing medical information with members of their neighborhoods to joining the conversation on health care reform.