| | | | Role of the Health Advocate - Partner with individuals and families to promote healthy behaviors
providing information, education and support in the home.
- Work in partnership with individuals and their primary care provider.
- Support access to illness and
disease services.
- Link individuals to community services and resources that are appropriate for their needs.
- Be a resource to local health coalitions and other community-based organizations, supporting local efforts to improve health within the community.
- Develop long-term relationships with participants and their community.
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Participant Services - Initial baseline health assessment and follow-ups to assess progress.
- Support for participant’s health goals.
- Strengthen the link between the doctor and participant to improve health outcomes.
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Mailings and newsletters focused on healthy lifestyles.
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Care management for chronic illness.
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Examples of Health Advocate Interactions - Attend doctor visits upon participant request .
- Follow up with participant after a visit to a doctor's office.
- Early detection of potential health issues.
- Identify need for support from appropriate agencies.
- Individual tobacco cessation, weight management, and other support plans.
- Newsletters and informative mailings via e-mail or mail.
- Chronic Disease self management.
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