Our Community Health Workers can work with individuals to: • Talk about health goals clients may have for themselves and help them develop a plan to move towards those goals • Address any needs they may have that could be affecting their lives, their health and how they access health care, things like transportation, insurance, establishing a relationship with a primary care provider, scheduling appointments, getting prescriptions refilled and connecting patients with community resources to address unmet Social Determinants of Health needs • Provide encouragement, support, and informal counseling/coaching • Learn new skills, increase confidence, and enhance their ability to better manage their own health • Provide health education and information in a way that is easily understood • Communicate your priorities effectively to your provider
