Community Health Workers serve as a bridge between the patient, provider, and social services. They help reduce the cost of health care by linking patients to community resources and educating patients on the proper use of their medical provider versus hospital/emergency department.
Community Health Workers may be contacted by calling 417-683-5739 ext 1400.
Some of the CHW services offered:
- Marketplace Insurance Applications
- Medicaid Applications
- SNAP Benefit Applications
- Coordinate transportation for medical, dental and behavioral health appointments
- Lifestyle education for diabetes and hypertension
- Referrals to social service organizations and help completing any paperwork needed for services
- Home visits to assess environments to help improve health outcomes
