A Community Health Worker Can Help

The Ways2Wellness CONNECT Program provides a Community Health Worker (CHW) to help patients with unmanaged chronic disease improve overall health and wellness. A CHW is an individual who is trained to partner with the patient to help them lead a healthier life. There is no charge for this service.

A CHW Can Help Patients:

• Set goals they want to reach
• Reduce the challenges to getting healthier
• Understand and follow providers’ instructions
• Learn to manage their illness
• Connect to community resources and services
• Explore healthier choices
• Speak up for their healthcare needs

A CHW Can’t:

• Transport patients
• Provide money for immediate needs
• Administer medications
• Provide any clinical services
• Give financial or legal advice