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Community Health Workers

Connecting You to Care and Resources

Helping You Navigate Healthcare and Community Services

At Two Rivers Public Health Department (TRPHD), our Community Health Workers (CHWs) help individuals and families connect with healthcare, community resources, and services that support healthier lives.

We understand that finding healthcare, understanding available services, and knowing where to turn for help can sometimes be challenging. Our Community Health Workers are here to help you take the next step.

What Happens When You Contact a CHW?

  1. Tell Us What You Need: A Community Health Worker will listen to your concerns and help identify services or resources that may be helpful.
  2. Explore Your Options: Together, you can discuss available programs, community resources, and possible next steps.
  3. Get Connected: Your CHW can assist with referrals, appointments, and navigating services to help you access the support you need.

How Can A Community Health Worker Help You?

Our CHWs work with individuals and families to identify needs, overcome barriers, and connect them with helpful resources.

Finding Healthcare

  • Help locate healthcare providers, including medical and dental services.
  • Assist with scheduling appointments and navigating healthcare systems.
  • Connect individuals with vaccination clinics, screenings, and preventive services.

Connecting to Community Resources

  • Help identify food assistance programs, including SNAP and WIC.
  • Connect families with housing, transportation, and other community resources.
  • Provide referrals to local organizations and support services.

Supporting Your Health

  • Provide education about chronic disease prevention and healthy living.
  • Help individuals understand available health screenings and preventive care.
  • Support individuals in identifying health goals and finding resources to achieve them.

Overcoming Language and Communication Barriers

  • Help connect individuals with language assistance and interpretation services.
  • Assist with understanding healthcare information and navigating available services.
  • Support communication between individuals and community service providers.

Who Can Work With a Community Health Worker?

TRPHD Community Health Workers support individuals and families throughout our seven-county health district:

Buffalo, Dawson, Franklin, Gosper, Harlan, Kearney, and Phelps Counties.

Whether you need help finding a doctor, accessing healthy food, understanding healthcare options, or connecting with community services, our CHWs can help you explore available resources.

 

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