Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers (CHWs) positively affect vulnerable communities. They serve as liaisons between medical and social services and the community. They advocate for change and cultural competency of services delivered, as well as improving access to quality care.

CHWs build individual and community health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.

Although responsibilities vary, here are examples of potential tasks completed by community health workers:

Assist in finding and establishing a relationship with medical and behavioral health services
Act as a liaison between various healthcare providers and their patients
Improve understanding between community members and social service system
Help navigate the health insurance system
Find resources for clients (housing, food, supplies and more)
Provide support during pregnancy and patients with chronic disease
Access prescribed medications
Improve adherence to health recommendations
Reduced need for emergency and specialty services

Your Holy Cross healthcare provider can refer you to one of our CHWs for services that you may need assistance with such as:

Medicaid and SNAP (food stamp) Application
Broward County (TOPS) Transit Transportation applications Social Security Disability application
Rental Assistance application
Meals On Wheels application
Medication assistance and Finical assistance program through Charity (HCH)
ADRC Referrals for senior patients that need extra help in their home with ADL’S and help with looking for ALF for Placement

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