Programs

Community Health Workers

Community lay health educators trained to help medically and socially under-served individuals and their families, navigate the social services and health systems.

Using healthy nutrition and simple exercise techniques for chronic disease prevention and self-management, HHI has developed several successful programs for the community it serves. It is HHI’s belief that with encouragement and support individuals can begin to incorporate behavioral lifestyle changes known to promote wellness. Utilizing bilingual/bicultural Community Health Workers, HHI has been at the forefront of chronic disease awareness and education within the Central Florida community for more than 13 years. In addition to direct services, such as; chronic disease screening, CHW’s assist clients in the navigation of the healthcare system and make referrals to free or low cost medical and social services available to them in their community.

Chronic Disease Awareness and Education

“Taking Care of My Health”/“Cuidando Mi Salud”
Health Risk Assessment Program

The TCMH/CMS program was designed by HHI to promote wellness and improve health indicators among uninsured and under-insured adults by providing community based, culturally- and linguistically competent health screening, education, and case management. The program’s intended outcome is to improve participants’ health risk profiles as determined by:

  • Weight (Body Mass Index)
  • Blood glucose
  • A1C
  • Blood pressure
  • Pulse
  • Cholesterol
  • Vision

At the TCMH/CMS health risk assessment, HHI’s Community Health Workers conduct health screenings for participants, to update their health status. Participants then receive one-on-one health education, based off the results of their screens and their personal and familial health history, to inform them of their risk factors for chronic disease. Finally, participants are required to take part in a 6-month case management/coaching follow-up, to support and promote healthier lifestyles.

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