Focused on direct services, HealthCorps members provide a variety of health services/programs for patients and community by serving as community health workers (CHWs). Examples of Activities:
- Navigating the health care system;
- Establishing a “medical home” and improving utilization of health care;
- Individual and group health promotion/disease prevention education;
- Adopting “self-care” practices that lead to improved health status;
- Follow-up, case management, and support on treatment plans;
- Enrollment in public health insurance; and
- Assessing other patient needs (financial assistance, housing, legal & etc).
Focused on indirect services, HealthCorps*VISTA members work to alleviate poverty by increasing the capacity of health centers, and improving the quality and availability of health services to enhance the quality of life of impoverished and other medically underserved populations. Examples of Activities:
- Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation
- Resource Generation (Funding, Volunteers & Partners)
- Strategic Planning & Program Designing
- Health Curriculum Development
For more information, contact the Community HealthCorps at (301) 347-0400 or click here to get in touch with department-specific staff.
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Community HealthCorps Fact Sheet
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An overview of the Community HealthCorps, sponsors and the individuals that chose to participate in AmeriCorps national service through this program |
